Communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium, and a program product. The method comprises: a terminal sends energy information to a first network element, the energy information being used for requesting session modification, or the energy information being used for session establishment. Thus, an energy saving service is requested from a network device, so that the network device provides to a terminal a data transmission service with low energy consumption, thereby reducing the communication energy consumption of the terminal and improving the battery life of the terminal.

Description

Communication methods, communication equipment, communication systems, storage media and software products Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of mobile networks, next-generation communication technologies are expected to accommodate more and more services, such as AR (Augmented Reality) and XR (Extended Reality), which will lead to increased power consumption on the device side. However, considering the service experience, the weight of various AR and / or XR glasses needs to be strictly controlled to a very light level, so that wearing these glasses does not place an extra burden on the user. Only in this way will users be willing to subscribe to new devices and services. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the technical problem of high power consumption in terminal communication in related technologies, this disclosure proposes a communication method, communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, and program product.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0005] The terminal's energy information is sent to the first network element. The energy information is used for session modification or session establishment.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a first network element, the method comprising:

[0007] Receive energy information sent by the terminal;

[0008] A second message is generated based on the energy information and sent to the second network element. The second message is used for session establishment or session modification.

[0009] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a second network element, the method comprising:

[0010] Receive a second message sent by the first network element, the second message being used for session establishment, or the second message being used for session modification;

[0011] According to the second message, a first strategy is established or modified, which is established or modified by the second network element based on the energy information of the terminal.

[0012] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a third network element, the method comprising:

[0013] Receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information;

[0014] Based on the third message, determine the first rule;

[0015] The first rule is sent to the second network element. The first rule is used to generate or update the first policy. The first policy is used to establish or modify a session.

[0016] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising:

[0017] The transceiver module is used to send the terminal's energy information to the first network element. The energy information is used for session modification or session establishment.

[0018] According to a sixth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a first network element is proposed, comprising:

[0019] The transceiver module is used to receive energy information sent by the terminal, the energy information including the energy information of the terminal;

[0020] The transceiver module is further configured to generate a second message based on the energy information and send the second message to the second network element. The second message is used to trigger the establishment of a session or to trigger the modification of a session.

[0021] According to a seventh aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a second network element is proposed, comprising:

[0022] The transceiver module is used to receive a second message sent by the first network element. The second message is used to trigger session establishment or to modify the session.

[0023] The processing module is used to establish or modify a first strategy based on the second message, wherein the first strategy is established or modified by the second network element based on the energy information of the terminal.

[0024] According to an eighth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a third network element is proposed, comprising:

[0025] The transceiver module is used to receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information;

[0026] The processing module is used to determine the first rule based on the third message;

[0027] The transceiver module is further configured to send the first rule to the second network element, the first rule being used to generate or update the first policy, and the first policy being used to establish or modify a session.

[0028] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal, a first network element, a second network element, and a third network element, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the first aspects of the present disclosure, the first network element is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the second aspects of the present disclosure, the second network element is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the third aspects of the present disclosure, and the third network element is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the fourth aspects of the present disclosure.

[0029] According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the first aspects of the present disclosure, or cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the second aspects of the present disclosure, or cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the third aspects of the present disclosure, or cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the fourth aspects of the present disclosure.

[0030] According to the eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided, comprising at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the first aspect of the present disclosure; or when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the second aspect of the present disclosure; or when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the third aspect of the present disclosure; or when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the fourth aspect of the present disclosure.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, at least the following beneficial technical effects can be achieved:

[0032] The terminal sends energy information to the first network element. This energy information is used for session modification or session establishment. It then requests energy-saving services from the network device, enabling the network device to provide low-energy data transmission services to the terminal, thereby reducing the terminal's communication energy consumption and improving its battery life. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 7A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 7B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 7C is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first network element proposed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 8C is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second network element proposed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 8D is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third network element proposed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 7100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 7200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0050] This disclosure provides a communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product.

[0051] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0052] The terminal's energy information is sent to the first network element. The energy information is used for session modification or session establishment.

[0053] In the above embodiments, the terminal requests power consumption services from the network device, thereby reducing the terminal's communication power consumption and improving the terminal's battery life.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the energy information includes at least one of the following:

[0055] Battery power information;

[0056] Low battery indication information, the low battery indication information being used to indicate that the battery level of the terminal is lower than a first threshold;

[0057] Power consumption information;

[0058] High power consumption indication information, which is used to indicate that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than a second threshold;

[0059] Energy ratio information, which indicates the ratio of a first energy source to a second energy source, wherein the first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication;

[0060] Energy ratio indication information, which is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the energy information reported by the terminal includes multiple types, thereby adapting to different communication scenarios for energy information reporting and increasing the robustness of the request method.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the threshold information is indicated by the network device when the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, or the threshold information is pre-configured on the terminal;

[0063] The energy-saving service is used to reduce the energy consumption of the terminal during communication, and the threshold information includes at least one of the following: the first threshold, the second threshold, and the third threshold.

[0064] In the above embodiments, the terminal determines the energy information based on threshold information. When the determination conditions are met, the terminal reports the indication information to the network device. The terminal side adds the request determination conditions for energy-saving services to avoid false triggering of energy-saving services. At the same time, the multiple configuration methods of threshold information can be used in various communication scenarios.

[0065] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, before sending energy information to the first network element, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0066] Determine that the battery level of the terminal is lower than the first threshold;

[0067] It is determined that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than the second threshold;

[0068] The energy consumption ratio of the terminal is determined to be higher than the third threshold.

[0069] In the above embodiments, the terminal determines the energy information based on threshold information. When the determination conditions are met, the terminal reports the indication information to the network device. The terminal adds the request determination conditions for energy-saving services, avoids false triggering of energy-saving services, improves the accuracy of energy-saving services, and avoids reporting the power information to the core network device, thus protecting the terminal's privacy information.

[0070] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the session includes a first session supporting energy-saving services.

[0071] In the above embodiments, the terminal requests the network device to establish or modify a session that includes a session that supports energy-saving services, thereby enabling the network device to provide energy-saving services to the terminal and thus improve the terminal's battery life.

[0072] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the energy information is included in any of the following messages:

[0073] Uplink NAS messages;

[0074] Registration request;

[0075] Session establishment request;

[0076] Session modification request.

[0077] In the above embodiments, the terminal can request energy-saving services from network devices through various types of information, thereby improving the robustness of the energy-saving service request method.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0079] Receive a first message sent by the first network element, wherein the first message includes at least one of the following:

[0080] Energy response information;

[0081] Session modification response information;

[0082] Session establishment response information.

[0083] In the above embodiments, the network device sends a request response to the terminal via a first message. The first message includes multiple response information types. The network device can use the corresponding response information according to the current network environment to respond to the terminal's request information, thereby improving the robustness of the request feedback process.

[0084] Secondly, this disclosure provides a communication method executed by a first network element, the method comprising:

[0085] Receive energy information sent by the terminal;

[0086] A second message is generated based on the energy information and sent to the second network element. The second message is used for session establishment or session modification.

[0087] In the above embodiments, the first network element sends a second message to the second network element based on energy information to request the second network element to trigger session establishment or session modification. This allows the second network element to adjust the terminal's session flow based on the energy information, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the terminal and / or network equipment.

[0088] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the energy information includes at least one of the following:

[0089] Battery power information;

[0090] Low battery indication information, the low battery indication information being used to indicate that the battery level of the terminal is lower than a first threshold;

[0091] Power consumption information;

[0092] High power consumption indication information, which is used to indicate that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than a second threshold;

[0093] Energy ratio information, which indicates the ratio of a first energy source to a second energy source, wherein the first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication;

[0094] Energy ratio indication information, which is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, before generating the second message based on the energy information and sending the second message to the second network element, the method further includes:

[0096] Based on the context or subscription data of the terminal, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, which are used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

[0097] In the above embodiments, the first network element performs authorization verification of the energy-saving service on the terminal based on the terminal's context or subscription data, thereby avoiding false triggering of the energy-saving service and improving the accuracy of the energy-saving service.

[0098] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, before generating the second message based on the energy information and sending the second message to the second network element, the method further includes:

[0099] Based on the context or subscription data of the terminal, the threshold information corresponding to the terminal is obtained, wherein the threshold information includes at least one of the following: the first threshold, the second threshold, and the third threshold;

[0100] Based on the energy information and the threshold information, it is determined that the terminal's battery level is lower than the first threshold; or,

[0101] Based on the energy information and the threshold information, it is determined that the terminal's power consumption is higher than the second threshold; or,

[0102] Based on the energy information and the threshold information, it is determined that the energy consumption ratio of the terminal is higher than the third threshold.

[0103] In the above embodiments, the first network element obtains the terminal's threshold based on the terminal's context or subscription data, determines whether to authorize the terminal to subscribe to energy-saving services based on the threshold, and flexibly adjusts the skill strategy to adapt to different network loads and user behavior patterns.

[0104] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, generating the second message based on the energy information includes:

[0105] Based on the energy information, determine the context of the stored terminal;

[0106] Based on the context of the terminal, a first session is determined, wherein the first session is a session that supports energy-saving services;

[0107] A second message is generated based on the first session.

[0108] In the above embodiments, the first network element determines the first session that needs to be established or modified based on the context of the terminal, and adjusts the session to ensure the matching of the session with the energy information, thereby ensuring the stability and efficiency of communication.

[0109] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second message is used to trigger the establishment of a session, and generating the second message based on the energy information includes:

[0110] Based on the energy information, a first session is initiated and a second message is generated, wherein the first session is a session that supports energy-saving services;

[0111] In the above embodiments, the establishment of a first session is triggered by energy information, and a second message is sent to a second network element to request the establishment of the first session. This establishes a process for establishing energy-saving related sessions, thereby reducing the terminal's energy consumption based on the sessions.

[0112] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second network element is a network element that subscribes to the terminal energy information change event.

[0113] In the above embodiment, the second network element is a network element that subscribes to terminal energy information change events, thereby facilitating the first network element to select a second network element that supports energy-saving services from multiple second network elements and provide energy-saving services based on the second network element.

[0114] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second message includes at least one of the following:

[0115] The terminal's energy information;

[0116] The identifier of the terminal;

[0117] The identifier of the first session;

[0118] Energy-saving service instructions.

[0119] In the above embodiments, the second message includes various types of information to adapt to different communication scenarios where the first network element requests energy-saving services from the second network element, thereby improving the robustness of the energy-saving service interaction process.

[0120] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method executed by a second network element, the method comprising:

[0121] Receive a second message sent by the first network element, the second message being used to trigger session establishment, or the second message being used to trigger session modification;

[0122] According to the second message, a first strategy is established or modified, which is established or modified by the second network element based on the energy information of the terminal.

[0123] In the above embodiments, the second network element establishes or modifies the first strategy based on the second message, thereby modifying the service process to reduce the power consumption of the terminal during communication and improve the terminal's battery life.

[0124] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, before establishing or modifying the first strategy according to the second message, the method further includes:

[0125] Based on the context or subscription data of the terminal, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service, wherein the energy-saving service is used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

[0126] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, establishing or modifying the first strategy based on the second message includes:

[0127] Send a third message to a third network element, the third message including the energy information of the terminal;

[0128] Receive the first rule sent by the third network element;

[0129] Establish or modify the first strategy according to the first rule.

[0130] In the above embodiments, the second network element modifies or establishes a first strategy based on the first rule fed back by the third network element, thereby reducing energy consumption and achieving energy conservation and emission reduction in mobile communication services through the first rule.

[0131] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first strategy is used to establish or modify a first session that supports energy-saving services, the first strategy being associated with the first session, the energy-saving services being used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

[0132] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, modifying the first strategy according to the second message includes:

[0133] Obtain the first energy information of the node on the user plane UP path corresponding to the session;

[0134] The first strategy is modified based on the first energy information and the energy information of the terminal.

[0135] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first energy information is provided by a fourth network element, or the first energy information is pre-stored on a second network element, wherein the fourth network element is used to monitor or collect energy information of each network node.

[0136] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method executed by a third network element, the method comprising:

[0137] Receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information;

[0138] Based on the third message, determine the first rule;

[0139] The first rule is sent to the second network element. The first rule is used to generate or update the first policy. The first policy is used to establish or modify a session.

[0140] In conjunction with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the session includes a first session supporting energy-saving services.

[0141] In conjunction with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the energy information includes at least one of the following:

[0142] Battery power information;

[0143] Low battery indication information, the low battery indication information being used to indicate that the battery level of the terminal is lower than a first threshold;

[0144] Power consumption information;

[0145] High power consumption indication information, which is used to indicate that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than a second threshold;

[0146] Energy ratio information, which indicates the ratio of a first energy source to a second energy source, wherein the first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication;

[0147] Energy ratio indication information, which is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

[0148] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including:

[0149] The transceiver module is used to send energy information to the first network element. The energy information includes the energy information of the terminal. The energy information is used to request to trigger session modification or to establish a session.

[0150] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first network element, comprising:

[0151] The transceiver module is used to receive energy information sent by the terminal, the energy information including the energy information of the terminal;

[0152] The transceiver module is further configured to generate a second message based on the energy information and send the second message to the second network element. The second message is used to trigger the establishment of a session or to modify the session.

[0153] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a second network element, including:

[0154] The transceiver module is used to receive a second message sent by the first network element, the second message being used for session establishment or session modification;

[0155] The processing module is used to establish or modify a first strategy based on the second message, wherein the first strategy is established or modified by the second network element based on the energy information of the terminal.

[0156] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a third network element, including:

[0157] The transceiver module is used to receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information;

[0158] The processing module is used to determine the first rule based on the third message;

[0159] The transceiver module is further configured to send the first rule to the second network element, the first rule being used to generate or update the first policy, and the first policy being used to establish or modify a session.

[0160] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a terminal, a first network element, a second network element, and a third network element, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the first aspects of this disclosure, the first network element is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the second aspects of this disclosure, the second network element is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the third aspects of this disclosure, and the third network element is configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the fourth aspects of this disclosure.

[0161] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the first aspects of this disclosure, or cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the second aspects of this disclosure, or cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the third aspects of this disclosure, or cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the fourth aspects of this disclosure.

[0162] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the first aspect of this disclosure; or when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the second aspect of this disclosure; or when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the third aspect of this disclosure; or when the at least one of the program and instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the steps of any of the communication methods described in the fourth aspect of this disclosure.

[0163] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to optional implementations of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects above.

[0164] It is understood that the aforementioned communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, etc., are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0165] This disclosure provides a communication method, communication device, communication system, storage medium, and program product. In some embodiments, terms such as information processing method and communication method may be used interchangeably.

[0166] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0167] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0168] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0169] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0170] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B", "one or more", "a plurality of", "multiple" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0171] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0172] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0173] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0174] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0175] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0176] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0177] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0178] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0179] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0180] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0181] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", "subscriber station", "mobile unit", "subscriber unit", "wireless unit", "remote unit", "mobile device", "wireless device", "wireless communication device", "remote device", "mobile subscriber station", "access terminal", "mobile terminal", "wireless terminal", "remote terminal", "handset", "user agent", "mobile client", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0182] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0183] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0184] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0185] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0186] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0187] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a core network device 102. The core network device 102 includes a first network element 1021, a second network element 1022, a third network element 1023, and a fourth network element 1024.

[0188] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0189] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0190] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0191] In some embodiments, the core network device 102 may be a single device, including a first network element 1021, a second network element 1022, a third network element 1023, a fourth network element 1024, etc., or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the first network element 1021, the second network element 1022, etc. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of the following: Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), 6G Core Network (6GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0192] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 is, for example, an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) network element.

[0193] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 is used to "be responsible for UE authentication, authorization, registration, mobility management and / or connection management functions", and the name is not limited thereto.

[0194] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 may be independent of the core network device 102.

[0195] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 may be part of the core network device 102.

[0196] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 is, for example, a Session Management Function (SMF) network element.

[0197] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 is used to "be responsible for the creation, modification and release of sessions", and the name is not limited thereto.

[0198] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 may be independent of the core network device 102.

[0199] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 may be part of the core network device 102.

[0200] In some embodiments, the third network element 1023 is, for example, a Policy Control Function (PCF) network element.

[0201] In some embodiments, the third network element 1023 is used to "support a unified policy framework to manage network behavior, provide policy rules to network entities for implementation, and access subscription information of a unified data warehouse," and its name is not limited thereto.

[0202] In some embodiments, the third network element 1023 may be independent of the core network device 102.

[0203] In some embodiments, the third network element 1023 may be part of the core network device 102.

[0204] In some embodiments, the core network 102 may further include a fourth network element 1024, which may be, for example, an Energy Control Function (ECF) network element or an Energy Information Function (EIF) network element.

[0205] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1024 is used to "intelligently perform energy scheduling and control based on real-time energy demand and system operation," and the name is not limited thereto.

[0206] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1024 may be independent of the core network device 102.

[0207] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1024 may be part of the core network device 102.

[0208] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0209] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0210] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), 6th generation mobile communication system (6G), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G, or a combination of 5G and 6G, etc.) for application.

[0211] In some embodiments, to provide an immersive service experience, next-generation communication systems need to deliver long-duration, high-data-rate data transmission with low power consumption on devices. Considering end-to-end energy efficiency, the energy consumption of the entire communication system also needs to be optimized. To achieve energy efficiency, operators need to introduce the concept of energy as a service, offering users different levels of energy-saving services. For users, when subscribing to specific application services (such as AR, XR), they will have the opportunity to choose an energy-saving level according to their needs.

[0212] For example, this embodiment provides an application example of an energy-saving service:

[0213] (1) M purchased a new AR glasses and subscribed to an application service with an energy efficiency rating of A or B issued by operator A;

[0214] (2) Operator A operates the network and provides communication services to M;

[0215] (3) When the AR glasses’ battery is fully charged or the M is readily available for charging, the network will not perform any operations that support UE energy saving, which may result in higher energy consumption / power consumption of the AR glasses.

[0216] (4) When the battery capacity of the AR glasses drops below 20%, and M is unable to charge the AR glasses in time, he will switch the AR glasses to power saving mode.

[0217] If M selects UE energy saving level A, the service experience will not be affected by the device's battery status. The negotiation between the UE and the network will minimize the UE's energy consumption (communication part) to extend battery life. Some energy-saving functions (such as cell-DTX (Cell Discontinuous Transmission), UE-DRX (User Equipment Discontinuous Reception), LP-WUS (Low-Power Wake-Up Signal)) may be used to improve energy efficiency, thereby reducing the UE's energy consumption without reducing the service experience.

[0218] If M selects UE power saving level B, the network will modify the service experience with the UE's consent, such as modifying QoS (Quality of Service) to further extend battery life.

[0219] (5) Operator A monitors and generates UE-level energy efficiency and energy consumption.

[0220] Therefore, modifying the service experience to meet energy efficiency targets when the UE's battery power is low is a challenge. This embodiment proposes a method to modify the service experience to achieve energy consumption targets. For example, considering the UE's energy consumption during the establishment and modification of a PDU (Protocol Data Unit) session, the communication energy consumption of the UE can be reduced by establishing an energy-saving PDU session or modifying the currently executing PDU session.

[0221] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0222] Step S2101: The terminal sends energy information to the first network element.

[0223] In some embodiments, the first network element receives energy information.

[0224] In some embodiments, energy information is used for session establishment.

[0225] For example, in this embodiment, the interaction process between the terminal and the network device is an interaction process associated with an energy-saving service. This energy-saving service is used to reduce the energy consumption generated during the interaction between the terminal and the network device. This energy consumption includes the energy consumption of the terminal during communication interaction, for example, reducing battery power consumption during the interaction between the terminal and the network device. Optionally, the energy-saving service can also be used to optimize or reduce the energy consumption of various network nodes configured in the network device. For example, based on the energy-saving service, the communication interaction network element can be adjusted, replacing network element A with network element B, where network element A and network element B perform the same function during communication interaction, and the energy consumption of network element A is greater than or better than the energy consumption of network element B.

[0226] In some embodiments, a network device may be configured with multiple network elements, including various network elements with fixed functions. For example, an AMF network element is used to perform access and mobility management functions, and an SMF network element is used to perform session management functions. It may also include network elements without fixed functions, such as a UPF (User Port Function) network element used to configure specific UNI (User Network Interface) functional requirements into core functions and system management functions. That is, the functionality of the UPF network element is consistent with the user-end function of the corresponding interface. The network device may have various types of UPF network elements. In this embodiment, the network device can, based on the energy information sent by the terminal, invoke network elements associated with energy-saving services to perform communication while ensuring communication functionality, thereby reducing energy consumption during communication interaction while maintaining communication performance.

[0227] In some embodiments, the terminal is a terminal that supports energy-saving services. This terminal can be configured with an energy-saving mode, allowing normal communication between the terminal and network devices when the battery is sufficient. When the terminal's battery level falls below a certain threshold, the terminal activates the energy-saving mode and sends an energy-saving request to the network device. The network device then performs energy-saving services based on this request. The network device can achieve this by using more energy-efficient NF network elements to perform the communication process; alternatively, the network device can also modify the communication interaction process to use a simpler communication method to achieve energy savings. For example, in this embodiment, the terminal can be a small wearable device such as AR glasses. Due to the physical structure of the device, the terminal can only hold a limited amount of battery power, requiring prolonged energy-saving communication interactions. It can also be other types of terminals.

[0228] In some embodiments, energy information may be included in a request message to request the establishment of a session associated with an energy-saving service. Optionally, energy information may also be included in a notification message to report the terminal's energy information or to report that the terminal has enabled an energy-saving mode, in order to request the network device to perform an energy-saving service.

[0229] In some embodiments, triggering / requesting session establishment includes: triggering / requesting the establishment of a first session supporting energy-saving services. Energy-saving services are used to adjust the energy consumption of terminals and / or network devices. For example, energy-saving services are used to adjust the energy consumption generated by terminals and / or network devices during communication, i.e., communication energy consumption. It should be explained that the first session is a session related to energy-saving services. By executing the first session establishment procedure, the energy consumption of terminals and / or network devices can be reduced, for example, making the terminal more energy-efficient and simultaneously making the network device more energy-efficient, thereby making the overall communication system more energy-efficient. It should also be explained that executing the first session establishment procedure can reduce terminal energy consumption by lowering service quality (such as QoS), service experience, etc. This is because high service quality and service experience require high-speed data transmission, low latency, low packet loss rate, etc., and high-speed data transmission, low latency, and low packet loss correspond to high energy consumption. To reduce energy consumption, it is necessary to reduce data transmission rate, service quality, service experience, etc. The way to reduce data transmission rate, service quality, service experience, etc., is to establish a session with a lower data transmission rate, lower service quality, and lower service experience during the session establishment process.

[0230] In some embodiments, the number of first sessions is multiple, determined by the selection of a first network element and / or a second network element.

[0231] In some embodiments, the terminal can monitor the current energy information and, when it determines that the energy consumption has reached a set threshold, send energy information to the first network element and request the network device to perform energy-saving services.

[0232] In some embodiments, the terminal may also report its current energy information to the first network element during the session establishment process. This energy information can be used to instruct the terminal to support energy-saving services. The network device can then establish a session with the terminal that supports energy-saving services based on this energy information.

[0233] In some embodiments, the first network element is configured in a network device, which may be a core network device. The first network element receives an interaction request sent by a terminal and, based on the interaction request, transmits request information to other network elements in the core network device to request the other network elements in the core network device to perform the terminal's communication interaction task. In this embodiment, energy information is used to request the establishment of a session; therefore, the communication interaction task sent by the first network element to other network elements may be at least one of the following: establishing a user plane, establishing a session.

[0234] In some embodiments, the first network element may be an AMF network element. However, it is not limited to this; the first network element may also be other network elements used to receive request messages sent by the terminal.

[0235] In some embodiments, the energy information includes at least one of the following:

[0236] Battery power information;

[0237] Low battery indicator information, which is used to indicate that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold;

[0238] Power consumption information;

[0239] High power consumption indication information is used to indicate that the terminal's power consumption is higher than a second threshold.

[0240] Energy ratio information indicates the ratio of the first energy source to the second energy source. The first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication.

[0241] Energy ratio indication information is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

[0242] For example, in this embodiment, the energy information reported by the terminal may include various types. For instance:

[0243] (1) When a terminal requests the establishment of an energy-saving service from a network device, it can send battery power information to the first network element. This battery power information is used to indicate the terminal's current remaining power.

[0244] (2) The terminal monitors the remaining battery power in real time. When it determines that the remaining battery power is below a first threshold, it sends a low battery indication message to the first network element. For example, the battery power percentage is used to indicate the battery power, where the first threshold is 20%. When the terminal determines that the remaining battery power is below 20%, it sends a first message to the first network element.

[0245] (3) The terminal reports its current power consumption information to the first network element. This power consumption information is the battery power currently consumed by the terminal. For example, the power consumption information can be indicated by the percentage of power consumption, such as 30% or 50% consumed.

[0246] (4) The terminal monitors the battery consumption and sends a high power consumption indication to the first network element when it determines that the battery consumption is higher than the second threshold. For example, the power consumption is indicated by a percentage, the second threshold is 80%, and when the terminal determines that the current power consumption is higher than 80%, the terminal sends a high power consumption indication to the first network element.

[0247] (5) The terminal reports energy ratio information to the first network element. This energy ratio is the ratio of the first energy source to the second energy source. The first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the communication system during the terminal's communication process, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the communication system during the terminal's communication process. The energy ratio information represents the energy consumed by each network node during the terminal's communication interaction. The energy consumed during communication includes the energy consumed by the terminal and the energy consumed by each network element in the network equipment.

[0248] For example, in next-generation communication technologies, to further reduce energy consumption, terminals and / or some network elements can be powered by clean energy sources in addition to electrical energy. These clean energy sources can include wind power, hydropower, and hydrogen energy, converting clean energy into electrical energy as a network element function. For instance, electrical energy generated by a wind turbine can provide energy to network element A; in this case, the energy consumed by network element A is labeled as clean energy. After completing communication interaction with the terminal, network device 1 statistically analyzes the various types of energy consumed by each network element during the communication interaction process, determines the ratio of non-clean energy consumed to total energy consumed, generates energy ratio information, and sends the energy ratio information of the communication interaction service to the terminal, or sends the clean energy consumption information and total energy consumption information of the communication interaction service to the terminal.

[0249] It should be noted that both the terminal and network devices support energy-saving services to calculate the energy consumption ratio during communication interactions. Based on this ratio, the proportion of renewable energy used in communication interactions can be adjusted. For example, network devices can use network element A to increase the proportion of clean energy used, achieving environmental protection and energy conservation.

[0250] (6) The terminal monitors the energy ratio during the communication interaction process. When the energy ratio information is detected to be higher than the third threshold, it sends energy ratio indication information to the first network element, thereby instructing the network equipment to adjust the service process and increase the consumption ratio of clean energy by using the aforementioned network element A.

[0251] Optionally, in some embodiments, the threshold information is indicated by the network device when the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service, or the threshold information is pre-configured on the terminal;

[0252] Among them, the energy-saving service is used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication, and the threshold information includes at least one of the following: a first threshold, a second threshold, and a third threshold.

[0253] For example, in this embodiment, the threshold information includes at least one of the following: a first threshold, a second threshold, and a third threshold. This threshold information may be pre-configured in the terminal; alternatively, the threshold information may also be indicated to the terminal by the network device, for example, by the network device through higher-layer signaling. The terminal monitors relevant energy parameters based on the threshold information. For example, if the threshold information is the first threshold, the terminal monitors the battery level; if the threshold information is the second threshold, the terminal monitors the power consumption; if the threshold information is the third threshold, the terminal monitors the energy ratio. When the judgment condition corresponding to the threshold information is met, the terminal reports indication information to the first network element through energy information to instruct the network device to adjust the communication interaction to a communication interaction associated with energy-saving services.

[0254] Optionally, in some embodiments, prior to step S2101 described above, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0255] Determine that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold;

[0256] Determine that the terminal's power consumption exceeds the second threshold;

[0257] The energy consumption ratio of the terminal is determined to be higher than the third threshold.

[0258] For example, the terminal is configured with a trigger condition for energy information. When this trigger condition is met, the terminal sends energy information to the first network element. The trigger condition includes at least one of the following:

[0259] (1) The terminal detects the battery power and when it is determined that the terminal's battery power is lower than the first threshold, it sends energy information to the first network element;

[0260] (2) The terminal detects the power consumption, and when it is determined that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than the second threshold, it sends energy information to the first network element;

[0261] (3) The terminal detects the energy ratio. When it is determined that the energy ratio of the terminal is higher than the third threshold, it sends energy information to the first network element.

[0262] In some embodiments, energy information is used to request the establishment of a session.

[0263] For example, a terminal can request to establish a session with a network device using energy information. A session refers to a series of interactions and information exchanges between communicating entities, typically involving the sending and receiving of data. The terminal can include energy information in the session establishment request to request the network device to establish a session related to energy-saving services with the terminal. For instance, this session could be a PDU session; after receiving the energy information sent by the terminal, the network device executes the PDU session establishment process for energy-saving services.

[0264] Optionally, in some embodiments, energy information may be included in any of the following messages:

[0265] Uplink NAS messages;

[0266] Registration request;

[0267] Session establishment request.

[0268] For example, when energy information is used to request the establishment of a session, this energy information can be included in the registration request or session establishment request. Optionally, this energy information can also be a power reporting message from the terminal, which sends the power reporting message to the first network to trigger the establishment of a session associated with the energy-saving service.

[0269] In step S2102, the first network element determines that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services based on the terminal's context or subscription data.

[0270] For example, the first network element is configured in a network device, which can be a core network device. The first network element is used to receive energy information sent by the terminal.

[0271] In some implementations, the first network element receives energy information.

[0272] For example, the first network element receives the terminal's energy information and determines from the terminal's context or subscription data whether the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services. Alternatively, after receiving the terminal's energy information, the first network element can obtain the terminal's context or subscription data and determine whether the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services. If it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use energy-saving services, the first network element refuses to establish a session and sends a rejection feedback message to the terminal; if it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, it means that the terminal's energy consumption can be adjusted.

[0273] In some embodiments, the context corresponding to the terminal is stored in a first network element, and the first network element determines whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service based on the stored context corresponding to the terminal. For example, if the context corresponding to the terminal contains information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, then it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the context corresponding to the terminal does not contain information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, then it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service.

[0274] In some embodiments, the first network element requests the terminal's subscription data from other network devices to determine whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. For example, if the terminal's subscription data contains information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the terminal's subscription data does not contain information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service.

[0275] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services based on the terminal's context or subscription data, step S2103 is executed.

[0276] In some embodiments, step S2102 may be omitted.

[0277] Optionally, in some embodiments, after step S2102 above, the method includes:

[0278] The first network element obtains the threshold information corresponding to the terminal based on the terminal's context or subscription data. The threshold information includes at least one of the following: a first threshold, a second threshold, and a third threshold.

[0279] The first network element determines, based on energy information and threshold information, that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold; or,

[0280] The first network element determines, based on energy information and threshold information, that the terminal's power consumption exceeds the second threshold; or,

[0281] The first network element determines that the terminal's energy consumption ratio is higher than the third threshold based on energy information and threshold information.

[0282] In some embodiments, after determining that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, the first network element can retrieve the terminal's threshold information from the terminal's context or subscription data. This threshold information includes at least one of the following: a first threshold, a second threshold, and a third threshold. The definition of this threshold information is the same as in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here. Based on the threshold information and the energy information reported by the terminal, the first network element determines whether the terminal currently meets the conditions for triggering energy-saving services.

[0283] For example, the energy information includes the terminal's battery level information. The first network element compares the battery level information with a first threshold. If the terminal's battery level is lower than the first threshold, it is determined that the conditions for triggering energy-saving services are met.

[0284] The energy information includes the terminal's power consumption information. The first network element compares the terminal's power consumption with a second threshold. If the terminal's power consumption is higher than the second threshold, it is determined that the conditions for triggering energy-saving services are met.

[0285] Energy information includes energy ratio information. The first network element compares the energy ratio with a third threshold. If the energy ratio of the terminal is higher than the third threshold, it is determined that the conditions for triggering energy-saving services are met.

[0286] If the energy information includes low battery indication information, then the conditions for triggering energy-saving services are determined.

[0287] If the energy information includes high power consumption indications, then the conditions for triggering energy-saving services are determined.

[0288] If the energy information includes proportional indication information, then the conditions for triggering energy-saving services are determined.

[0289] In step S2103, the first network element triggers the establishment of a first session based on the energy information, generates a second message, and sends the second message to the second network element.

[0290] In some embodiments, the second message is used by the first network element to request the establishment of the first session. The second message is generated by the first network element based on energy information when it determines that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services.

[0291] In some embodiments, energy information is included in a session establishment request, which can be directly used to instruct the establishment of a session. Based on this session establishment request, the first network element selects a second network element capable of providing energy-saving services to the terminal and sends the session establishment request as a second message to the second network element via transparent transmission. This second message is used by the first network element to request the second network element to provide energy-saving services to the terminal.

[0292] Optionally, in some embodiments, the energy information is included in the uplink NAS message or registration request. If the uplink NAS message or registration request cannot be directly used to indicate the establishment of a session, the first network element will generate a second message to indicate the establishment of a session based on the uplink NAS message or registration request, and send the second message to the second network element.

[0293] In some embodiments, the second message includes at least one of the following:

[0294] Terminal energy information;

[0295] Terminal identifier;

[0296] The identifier of the first session;

[0297] Energy-saving service instructions.

[0298] In some embodiments, the second network element receives a second message. The second network element includes policy control and user session management functions. The second network element is selected by the first network element; for example, the first network element selects a network element that has subscribed to the terminal's energy information change events as the second network element. For example, the first network element selects a network element that manages the terminal's policy information as the second network element. For example, the first network element selects a network element that manages the terminal's session as the second network element.

[0299] For example, the first network element performs an authorization check on the terminal based on the terminal's context or subscription data. After determining that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, it compares the terminal's energy information with threshold information. When the first network element determines that the terminal meets the triggering condition corresponding to the threshold, it generates energy-saving service indication information. This energy-saving service indication information is used by the first network element to request the second network element to provide energy-saving services to the terminal. At this time, the second message includes this energy-saving service indication information.

[0300] The triggering conditions include at least one of the following:

[0301] The terminal's battery level is below the first threshold;

[0302] The terminal's power consumption exceeds the second threshold;

[0303] The terminal's energy consumption ratio is higher than the third threshold.

[0304] In step S2104, the second network element establishes the first strategy based on the second message.

[0305] In some embodiments, the second message is used to trigger the establishment of the first session.

[0306] In some embodiments, a first strategy is used to establish a first session that supports energy-saving services. The first strategy is associated with the first session, and the energy-saving services are used to reduce the energy consumption of terminals and / or network devices during communication.

[0307] For example, in this embodiment, the first strategy is a strategy related to energy-saving services. For instance, this first strategy could be an SM (Session Management) strategy. An SM strategy is a session strategy corresponding to policy management data generated by the Policy Control Function (PCF) network element. This data is used to configure various policies in the network, including QoS (Quality of Service) policies. SM strategy data contains various information about service flows, such as the type, priority, bandwidth requirements, and latency requirements of the service flows. This information is crucial for QoS control because QoS control needs to formulate corresponding strategies based on this information about the service flows to ensure that the service flows can obtain the expected quality of service. In this embodiment, the SM strategy is a strategy associated with energy-saving services. For example, an SM strategy related to energy-saving services is generated through the PCF network element. This SM strategy aims to reduce QoS to decrease energy consumption in terminals and / or network devices during communication.

[0308] In some embodiments, prior to step S2104 above, the method further includes:

[0309] The second network element determines whether the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services based on the terminal's context or subscription data.

[0310] For example, in this embodiment, after receiving the second message, the second network element determines whether the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services from the terminal's context or subscription data. For example, the second network element can check the terminal's context or subscription data based on the identification information to determine whether the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services. If it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use energy-saving services, the second network element rejects the session establishment request and sends a rejection feedback message to the terminal; if it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, it means that the terminal's energy consumption can be adjusted.

[0311] In some embodiments, the second network element requests the context corresponding to the terminal from other network devices. Based on the context corresponding to the terminal, the second network element determines whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. For example, if the context corresponding to the terminal contains information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the context corresponding to the terminal does not contain information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service.

[0312] In some embodiments, the second network element requests the terminal's subscription data from other network devices to determine whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. For example, if the terminal's subscription data contains information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the terminal's subscription data does not contain information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service.

[0313] In some embodiments, the second network element performs step S2104 when it determines that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services based on the terminal's context or subscription data.

[0314] In some embodiments, the second network element, based on the terminal's context or subscription data, if it determines that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service, sends a response message to the terminal via the first network element to refuse to establish a session, and may indicate that the reason for the refusal is that the terminal has not been granted permission to use the energy-saving service.

[0315] In some embodiments, after receiving the second message, the second network element establishes the strategy required in the session.

[0316] In some embodiments, the second network element establishes a policy based on the terminal's energy information by: determining to generate / update Policy Control and Charging (PCC) rules / policies based on the terminal's energy information. When generating / updating PCC rules, the service experience, such as QoS parameters, of the corresponding terminal's service sessions / service data streams (e.g., XRM services or multimodal data) can be determined.

[0317] In some embodiments, the PCC rules are updated to reduce the power consumption of the terminal. For example, QoS adjustments are made, such as reducing the uplink Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) data stream bit rate.

[0318] Optionally, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0319] The second network element sends a third message to the third network element, and the third message includes the terminal's energy information;

[0320] The second network element receives the first rule sent by the third network element;

[0321] The second network element establishes the first strategy based on the first rule.

[0322] For example, the third network element can support a unified policy framework to manage network behavior, provide policy rules for network entities to implement, and have access to subscription information of the Unified Data Repository (UDR). In this embodiment, the third network element supports energy-saving services and can formulate rules for energy-saving services. In this embodiment, the name of the third network element is not limited; the third network element can be a PCF network element.

[0323] The second network element selects a network element that supports energy-saving services as the third network element. Various types of third network elements can be configured in the network device, including those that support energy-saving services and those that do not. The third network element supporting energy-saving services can formulate a first rule for energy-saving services, while the third network element that does not support energy-saving services cannot formulate such a first rule. Based on the second message, the second network element selects the third network element that supports energy-saving services and sends a third message to that third network element.

[0324] In this embodiment, the third network element can provide the second network element with a first rule that satisfies energy-saving services. This first rule is used to reduce the power consumption of the terminal. The third network element specifies the first rule supporting energy-saving services based on the third message. For example, the second network element is an SMF network element.

[0325] The third network element is the PCF network element. The SMF network element selects the PCF network element that supports energy-saving services based on the second message, and executes the modification or establishment process of the associated SM policy to establish or modify the SM policy associated with that PCF network element. If the SMF network element receives a low battery indication, it sends the indication to the PCF network element, which then provides PCC (Policy and Charging Control) rules to the SMF network element based on the indication, thereby reducing the terminal's power consumption.

[0326] In some embodiments, a PCC rule is a set of information elements capable of detecting service data flows and providing parameters for policy control and / or charging control, as described in related art. Therefore, updating a PCC rule is equivalent to updating a policy. In the case of a policy update, the corresponding session modification is performed.

[0327] Optionally, in some embodiments, after step S2104 above, the method further includes:

[0328] The second network element sends the first message to the terminal through the first network element.

[0329] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a first message.

[0330] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following:

[0331] Energy response information;

[0332] Session establishment response information.

[0333] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0334] In some embodiments, the terms "codebook," "codeword," and "precoding matrix" can be used interchangeably. For example, a codebook can be a collection of one or more codewords / precoding matrices.

[0335] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", and "physical uplink" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "downlink", "downlink", and "physical downlink", as well as the terms "sidelink", "sidelink", "sidelink communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", and "direct link communication".

[0336] In some embodiments, the terms “downlink control information (DCI),” “downlink (DL) assignment,” “DL DCI,” “uplink (UL) grant,” and “UL DCI” can be used interchangeably.

[0337] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0338] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radio access network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0339] In some embodiments, the terms "search space", "search space set", "search space configuration", "search space set configuration", "control resource set (CORESET)", and "CORESET configuration" can be used interchangeably.

[0340] In some embodiments, the terms "synchronization signal (SS)," "synchronization signal block (SSB)," "reference signal (RS)," "pilot," and "pilot signal" can be used interchangeably.

[0341] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0342] In some embodiments, the terms "component carrier (CC)," "cell," "frequency carrier," and "carrier frequency" can be used interchangeably.

[0343] In some embodiments, the terms “resource block (RB)”, “physical resource block (PRB)”, “sub-carrier group (SCG)”, “resource element group (REG)”, “PRB pair”, “RB pair”, “resource element (RE)”, and “sub-carrier” can be used interchangeably.

[0344] In some embodiments, terms such as wireless access scheme and waveform can be used interchangeably.

[0345] In some embodiments, the terms "precoding", "precoder", "weight", "precoding weight", "quasi-co-location (QCL)", "transmission configuration indication (TCI) status", "spatial relation", "spatial domain filter", "transmission power", "phase rotation", "antenna port", "antenna port group", "layer", "the number of layers", "rank", "resource", "resource set", "resource group", "beam", "beam width", "beam angular degree", "antenna", "antenna element", and "panel" can be used interchangeably.

[0346] In some embodiments, the terms “frame”, “radio frame”, “subframe”, “slot”, “sub-slot”, “mini-slot”, “symbol”, “symbol”, and “transmission time interval (TTI)” can be used interchangeably.

[0347] In some embodiments, "acquire," "get," "obtain," "receive," "transmit," "bidirectional transmission," and "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, acquiring from protocols, acquiring from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation. Protocols include, for example, at least one of the 3GPP protocol, Wi-Fi protocol, and audio and / or video protocols.

[0348] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0349] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0350] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0351] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or as not performing subsequent processing on the data and / or instructions received; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or as sending but not expecting the receiver to respond to the sent content.

[0352] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0353] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2104. For example, step S2101 + step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 + step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and S2101 + step S2102 + step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0354] In some embodiments, steps S2101, S2102, S2103, and S2104 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0355] In some embodiments, steps S2102, S2103, and S2104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0356] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0357] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0358] Step S2201: The terminal sends energy information to the first network element.

[0359] In some embodiments, the first network element receives energy information.

[0360] In some embodiments, energy information is used for session modification.

[0361] In some embodiments, energy information may be included in a request message to request modification of a session associated with an energy-saving service, or energy information may be included in a notification message to report the terminal's energy information or to report that the terminal has enabled an energy-saving mode, in order to request the network device to perform an energy-saving service.

[0362] In some embodiments, the second message includes the terminal's energy information. The definition of the energy information is the same as in the embodiment of FIG. 2A above, and can be referred to the definition in FIG. 2A above, and will not be repeated here.

[0363] In some embodiments, the terminal can monitor the current energy information and, when it determines that the energy consumption has reached a set threshold, send energy information to the first network element and request the network device to perform energy-saving services.

[0364] In some embodiments, the terminal may also report its current energy information to the first network element, which can be used to instruct the terminal to support energy-saving services. The network device triggers session modification with the terminal based on the energy information.

[0365] For example, as the terminal's battery power is consumed, when the terminal device's energy information meets the conditions, the terminal can send energy information to the network device to request a session modification. For example, session modification can be used to adjust the path of the first session supporting energy-saving services to achieve energy saving, or it can be used to adjust relevant parameters of the first session of energy-saving services, for example, by reducing QoS to achieve energy saving.

[0366] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine the identification information of the established first session supporting energy-saving services and send the session identification information and energy information together to the first network element.

[0367] In some embodiments, the name of the energy information is not limited, and it may be, for example, "session modification request message", "energy indication information", "power indication information", etc.

[0368] Optionally, in some embodiments, energy information is included in any of the following messages:

[0369] Uplink NAS messages;

[0370] Session modification request.

[0371] For example, when energy information is used to trigger session modification, this energy information can be a NAS (Non-Access Stratum) message or a session modification request. Optionally, this energy information can also be an energy reporting message from the terminal.

[0372] In step S2202, the first network element determines that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services based on the terminal's context or subscription data.

[0373] The optional implementation of step S2202 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0374] In step S2203, the first network element generates a second message based on the energy information and sends the second message to the second network element.

[0375] For example, the definition of the second network element in this embodiment is the same as the definition of the second network element in Figure 2A above. You can refer to the above embodiment, and it will not be repeated here.

[0376] In some embodiments, the second message is used to trigger a modification of the first session.

[0377] In some embodiments, the second message is used to instruct the first session modifier to execute.

[0378] In some embodiments, the first network element sends a second message to the second network element, the second message being a request for the second network element to provide energy-saving services for the terminal. Upon receiving the second message, the second network element returns a response message to the first network element, indicating whether it can provide energy-saving services for the terminal.

[0379] In some embodiments, the second message is used by the first network element to request a session modification, and the second message is generated by the first network element based on energy information.

[0380] In some embodiments, the name of the second message is not limited, and the name of the second message may be, for example, a session modification request, an energy-saving service request, etc.

[0381] Optionally, in some embodiments, the above step of "generating a second message based on energy information" includes:

[0382] The first network element determines the context of the storage terminal based on the energy information;

[0383] The first network element determines the first session based on the terminal's context;

[0384] The first network element generates the second message based on the first session.

[0385] For example, the first network element determines whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service based on the context corresponding to the terminal. For example, if the context corresponding to the terminal contains information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, then the terminal is determined to be authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the context corresponding to the terminal does not contain information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, then the terminal is determined not to be authorized to use the energy-saving service. After determining that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service, the first network element checks the stored context of the terminal and determines which session to modify from the established sessions with the terminal to reduce energy consumption during communication. The modified session is the first session that supports the energy-saving service. The modification request or notification message for this first session is sent to the second network element as a second message. At this time, the second network element is the network element managing the first session.

[0386] It should be noted that the first network element can select / determine the first session. For example, the first network element selects one or more sessions belonging to the terminal that sends the first message energy information and that support energy-saving services as the first session.

[0387] For example, a terminal has multiple sessions, one or more of which are energy-saving service sessions. These energy-saving service sessions can optimize / adjust the energy consumption of the terminal and / or network equipment by establishing such sessions. The first network element selects / determines one or more of these energy-saving service sessions as the first session.

[0388] In some embodiments, if the first message does not include the identifier of the first session, the second network element may select / determine the first session.

[0389] In some embodiments, after receiving energy information sent by the terminal, the first network element retrieves the context or subscription data corresponding to the terminal to determine whether the terminal has subscribed to an energy-saving service. If it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service, it can select a first session associated with the energy-saving service from multiple sessions corresponding to the terminal based on the terminal's subscription data. The network element managing this first session is then designated as the second network element.

[0390] In some embodiments, a first network element receives energy information and identification information of a first session supporting energy saving, selects the network element managing the first session as a second network element, and sends a second message to the second network element. In some embodiments, the energy information is included in a session modification request, which can be directly used to indicate session modification. Based on this session modification request, the first network element selects the second network element corresponding to the session modification request and sends the session modification request as a second message to the second network element via transparent transmission. This second message is used by the first network element to request the second network element to provide energy-saving services to the terminal.

[0391] Optionally, in some embodiments, the energy information includes an uplink NAS message. If the uplink NAS message cannot be directly used for session modification, the first network element generates a second message to indicate session modification based on the uplink NAS message and sends the second message to the second network element.

[0392] In some embodiments, the second network element receives a second message. The second network element includes session management functionality. The second network element is selected by the first network element; for example, the first network element selects a network element that has subscribed to the terminal's energy information change events as the second network element. For instance, the first network element selects a network element that has subscribed to the terminal's energy information change events and has session management functionality as the second network element.

[0393] It should be noted that for terminals subscribing to energy-saving services, the second network element can create and subscribe to the terminal's energy information change events during the terminal registration process. Once the first network element receives the terminal's energy information change event, it sends a second message to the corresponding second network element.

[0394] In some embodiments, the number of first sessions is multiple, determined by the selection of a first network element and / or a second network element.

[0395] In some embodiments, the first session may be selected by a first network element, and the first network element may indicate the selected / confirmed first session to a second network element. For example, the first network element may include the identifier of the selected / confirmed first session in a second message and send it to the second network element. For example, the first network element may send the identifier of the selected / confirmed first session to the second network element separately. This disclosure does not limit the manner in which the first network element indicates the first session to the second network element.

[0396] It should be noted that when energy information is used for session modification, the first network element selects / determines the first session and instructs the second network element to select / determine the first session. When energy information is used for session establishment, the first network element establishes the first session associated with the energy-saving service.

[0397] In some embodiments, in addition to the first network element selecting / determining the first session, the second network element may also select / determine the first session. For example, the second network element selects one or more sessions belonging to the terminal and supporting energy-saving services as the first session based on the terminal identifier in the second message.

[0398] The terminal can have multiple sessions, one or more of which can be sessions supporting energy-saving services. These energy-saving service-supporting sessions can optimize / adjust the energy consumption of the terminal and / or network equipment by modifying the sessions. The second network element can select / determine one or more of these energy-saving service-supporting sessions as the first session.

[0399] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the energy information reported by the terminal is used to request and trigger session modification. However, during the process of sending the request, the terminal does not know which specific session needs to be modified. After receiving the session modification request, the first network element determines the first session to be modified by consulting the terminal's context or subscription data. This first session is a specific session type. For example, the terminal sends a PDU session modification request to the first network element. Based on the terminal's context and subscription data, the first network element selects the first PDU session associated with the energy-saving service from the stored PDU session contexts as the session to be modified.

[0400] In some embodiments, the energy information reported by the terminal is used to request a session modification. The terminal identifies a first session that supports energy-saving services and provides the identifier of the first session to a first network element and / or a second network element. For example, the terminal sends a PDU session modification request to the first network element, which includes the identifier of the first session that supports energy-saving services and the terminal's energy information. The first network element then provides the identifier of the first session and the terminal's energy information to the second network element.

[0401] In step S2204, the second network element modifies the first strategy based on the first energy information of the nodes on the user plane path.

[0402] For example, after receiving the second message, the second network element can check the terminal's context or subscription data to determine whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the second network element detects that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service, it sends a feedback message rejecting the session modification request to the terminal through the first network element. If the second network element determines that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service based on the context and subscription data, it initiates the modification procedure for the first policy.

[0403] In some embodiments, the second network element requests the context corresponding to the terminal from other network devices. Based on the context corresponding to the terminal, the second network element determines whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. For example, if the context corresponding to the terminal contains information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the context corresponding to the terminal does not contain information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service.

[0404] In some embodiments, the second network element requests the terminal's subscription data from other network devices to determine whether the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. For example, if the terminal's subscription data contains information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service. If the terminal's subscription data does not contain information about the terminal subscribing to the energy-saving service, it is determined that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service.

[0405] In some embodiments, the second network element performs step S2204 based on the terminal's context or subscription data, if it determines that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services.

[0406] In some embodiments, the second network element, based on the terminal's context or subscription data, if it determines that the terminal is not authorized to use the energy-saving service, sends a response message to the terminal via the first network element to refuse session modification, and may indicate that the reason for the refusal is that the terminal has not been granted permission to use the energy-saving service.

[0407] In some embodiments, after receiving the second message, the second network element can trigger session modification by updating the policy.

[0408] In some embodiments, updating the first policy based on the second message may include: triggering an update of Policy Control and Charging (PCC) rules / policies based on the terminal's energy information in the second message. In the case of updating PCC rules, the service experience of the corresponding terminal's service sessions / service data streams (e.g., XRM services or multimodal data), such as QoS parameters, may be updated.

[0409] In some embodiments, the second network element may invoke first energy information of each node on the UP (User Plane) path. These nodes may be UPF (User Plane Function) nodes. The second network element filters from multiple UPF nodes to select those matching the session type requested by the terminal, and then selects UPF nodes that can reduce terminal power consumption based on the first energy information. For example, the first energy information indicates the energy consumption of each node on the UP path, and the second network element selects UPF nodes that can reduce the power consumption of the terminal and / or network devices from multiple UPF nodes to implement the modification of the first strategy.

[0410] The second network element can decide to update the user plane UP path. For affected v-UPF nodes, the second network element (e.g., v-SMF) can execute the N4 session establishment / modification procedure. In the case of a user plane path update in the first session, the first session update needs to be executed.

[0411] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first energy information is provided by a fourth network element, or the first energy information is pre-stored on a second network element, wherein the fourth network element is used to monitor or collect energy information of each network node. Optionally, the name of the fourth network element is not limited, and the name of the fourth network element 1024 may be, for example, an Energy Control Function (ECF) network element or an Energy Information Function (EIF) network element.

[0412] For example, during the process of the second network element acquiring the first energy information, it can call the energy collection service provided by the fourth network element, which will then send the first energy information of each node on the UP path to the second network element. Optionally, during the process of establishing the UP path corresponding to the terminal, each UPF network element can report the first energy information to the second network element, and the second network element can store the second energy information locally.

[0413] In some embodiments, the energy-saving service requested by the terminal can also be the energy-saving service requested by the terminal during roaming. For example, the second network element can be a v-SMF (Visited Service Management Function) network element. When the v-SMF network element receives a session modification request, the v-SMF can send a session modification request to the h-SMF (Home Service Management Function) network element, which includes the terminal's energy information or low battery indication information.

[0414] Based on the received session modification request, the h-SMF can determine whether the terminal has subscribed to the energy-saving service according to the terminal's context or subscription data. If the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service, it triggers the modification of the first policy. For example, if the h-SMF determines that the terminal has subscribed to the energy-saving service, it reports an energy efficiency event to the h-PCF network element to trigger the h-PCF network element to send the first rule associated with the energy-saving service to the h-SMF network element. The h-SMF network element can invoke the energy harvesting service operation provided by the h-ECF network element to obtain energy-related information of the h-UPF node. The h-SMF network element determines the updated UP path based on the first rule and / or energy information. After the UP path is updated, the h-SMF network element sends a session modification response to the v-SMF network element, which includes the updated UP path channel information and the first policy. After receiving the session modification response, the v-SMF network element determines how to update the UP path. Based on the updated first policy and / or energy information, the v-SMF network element can determine the UP path that needs to be updated and sends a PDU session update response back to the AMF network element.

[0415] Optionally, in some embodiments, after step S2204 above, the method further includes:

[0416] The second network element sends the first message to the terminal through the first network element.

[0417] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a first message.

[0418] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following:

[0419] Energy response information;

[0420] The session modified the response information.

[0421] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2204. For example, step S2201 + step S2202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2202 + step S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and S2201 + step S2202 + step S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0422] In some embodiments, steps S2201, S2202, S2203, and S2204 may be performed in an interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0423] In some embodiments, steps S2202, S2203, and S2204 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0424] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0425] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method executed by a terminal, the method including:

[0426] Step S3101: Send the terminal's energy information to the first network element.

[0427] In some embodiments, energy information is used for session modification or session establishment.

[0428] The optional implementation of step S3101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0429] Optionally, in some embodiments, the energy information includes at least one of the following:

[0430] Battery power information;

[0431] Low battery indicator information, which is used to indicate that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold;

[0432] Power consumption information;

[0433] High power consumption indication information is used to indicate that the terminal's power consumption is higher than a second threshold.

[0434] Energy ratio information indicates the ratio of the first energy source to the second energy source. The first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication.

[0435] Energy ratio indication information is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

[0436] Optionally, in some embodiments, the threshold information is indicated by the network device when the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service, or the threshold information is pre-configured on the terminal;

[0437] Among them, the energy-saving service is used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication, and the threshold information includes at least one of the following: a first threshold, a second threshold, and a third threshold.

[0438] Optionally, in some embodiments, before sending energy information to the first network element, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0439] Determine that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold;

[0440] Determine that the terminal's power consumption exceeds the second threshold;

[0441] The energy consumption ratio of the terminal is determined to be higher than the third threshold.

[0442] Optionally, in some embodiments, the session includes a first session that supports energy-saving services.

[0443] Optionally, in some embodiments, energy information is included in any of the following messages:

[0444] Uplink NAS messages;

[0445] Registration request;

[0446] Session establishment request;

[0447] Session modification request.

[0448] Optionally, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0449] Receive a first message sent by a first network element, the first message including at least one of the following:

[0450] Energy response information;

[0451] Session modification response information;

[0452] Session establishment response information.

[0453] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step S3102 may be implemented as a separate embodiment.

[0454] In some embodiments, steps S3101 and S3102 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0455] In some embodiments, steps S3101 and S3102 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0456] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0457] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4, this embodiment relates to a communication method executed by a first network element, the method comprising:

[0458] Step S4101: Receive energy information sent by the terminal;

[0459] Step S4102: Generate a second message based on the energy information and send the second message to the second network element. The second message is used for session establishment or session modification.

[0460] The optional implementations of steps S4101 and S4102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0461] Optionally, in some embodiments, the energy information includes at least one of the following:

[0462] Battery power information;

[0463] Low battery indicator information, which is used to indicate that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold;

[0464] Power consumption information;

[0465] High power consumption indication information is used to indicate that the terminal's power consumption is higher than a second threshold.

[0466] Energy ratio information indicates the ratio of the first energy source to the second energy source. The first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication.

[0467] Energy ratio indication information is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

[0468] Optionally, in some embodiments, before generating the second message based on the energy information and sending the second message to the second network element, the method further includes:

[0469] Based on the terminal's context or subscription data, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, which are used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

[0470] Optionally, in some embodiments, before generating the second message based on the energy information and sending the second message to the second network element, the method further includes:

[0471] Based on the terminal's context or contract data, obtain the threshold information corresponding to the terminal, wherein the threshold information includes at least one of the following: a first threshold, a second threshold, and a third threshold;

[0472] Based on energy information and threshold information, determine that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold; or,

[0473] Based on energy information and threshold information, it is determined that the terminal's power consumption exceeds the second threshold; or,

[0474] Based on energy information and threshold information, it is determined that the energy consumption ratio of the terminal is higher than the third threshold.

[0475] Optionally, in some embodiments, generating a second message based on energy information includes:

[0476] Based on the energy information, determine the context of the storage terminal;

[0477] Based on the context of the terminal, determine the first session, which is a session that supports energy-saving services;

[0478] Generate a second message based on the first session.

[0479] Optionally, in some embodiments, the second message is used to trigger the establishment of a session. The second message, generated based on energy information, includes:

[0480] Based on the energy information, a first session is initiated and a second message is generated. The first session is a session that supports energy-saving services.

[0481] Optionally, in some embodiments, the second network element is a network element that subscribes to terminal energy information change events.

[0482] Optionally, in some embodiments, the second message includes at least one of the following:

[0483] Terminal energy information;

[0484] Terminal identifier;

[0485] The identifier of the first session;

[0486] Energy-saving service instructions.

[0487] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4102. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step S4102 may be implemented as a separate embodiment.

[0488] In some embodiments, steps S4101 and S4102 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0489] In some embodiments, steps S4101 and S4102 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0490] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0491] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, this embodiment relates to a communication method executed by a second network element, the method comprising:

[0492] Step S5101: Receive a second message sent by the first network element. The second message is used for session establishment or session modification.

[0493] Step S5102: Based on the second message, establish or modify the first strategy. The first strategy is established or modified by the second network element based on the terminal's energy information.

[0494] The optional implementations of steps S5101 and S5102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0495] Optionally, in some embodiments, before establishing or modifying the first strategy according to the second message, the method further includes:

[0496] Based on the terminal's context or subscription data, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, which are used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

[0497] Optionally, in some embodiments, establishing or modifying the first strategy based on the second message includes:

[0498] Send a third message to a third network element; the third message includes the terminal's energy information.

[0499] The first rule received from the third network element;

[0500] Establish or modify the first strategy according to the first rule.

[0501] Optionally, in some embodiments, a first strategy is used to establish or modify a first session that supports energy-saving services. The first strategy is associated with the first session, and the energy-saving services are used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

[0502] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first strategy is modified according to the second message, including:

[0503] Obtain the first energy information of the node on the UP path of the user plane corresponding to the session;

[0504] Based on the first energy information and the terminal's energy information, modify the first strategy.

[0505] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first energy information is provided by a fourth network element, or the first energy information is pre-stored on a second network element, wherein the fourth network element is used to monitor or collect the energy information of each network node.

[0506] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S5101 to S5102. For example, step S5101 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step S5102 may be implemented as a separate embodiment.

[0507] In some embodiments, steps S5101 and S5102 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0508] In some embodiments, steps S5101 and S5102 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0509] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0510] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a third network element, the method including:

[0511] Step S6101: Receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information;

[0512] Step S6102: Determine the first rule based on the third message;

[0513] Step S6103: Send the first rule to the second network element. The first rule is used to generate or update the first policy. The first policy is used to establish or modify a session.

[0514] Optionally, in some embodiments, the session includes a first session that supports energy-saving services.

[0515] Optionally, in some embodiments, the energy information includes at least one of the following:

[0516] Battery power information;

[0517] Low battery indicator information, which is used to indicate that the terminal's battery level is below a first threshold;

[0518] Power consumption information;

[0519] High power consumption indication information is used to indicate that the terminal's power consumption is higher than a second threshold.

[0520] Energy ratio information indicates the ratio of the first energy source to the second energy source. The first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication.

[0521] Energy ratio indication information is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

[0522] The optional implementations of steps S6101-S6103 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0523] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S6101 to S6103. For example, step S6101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S6102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S6101 + step S6102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S6102 + step S6103 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment.

[0524] In some embodiments, steps S6101, S6102, and S6103 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0525] In some embodiments, steps S6101, S6102, and S6103 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0526] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0527] Figure 7A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0528] 1. The UE sends a PDU session establishment request to the AMF, and the establishment request includes the UE's battery level.

[0529] 2. The AMF selects an SMF for this PDU session.

[0530] 3. The AMF invokes the SM_context_create (SM create context) service operation. For example, if the UE has subscribed to an energy service, the AMF retrieves the battery level threshold from the UE's subscription data. If the battery level is below the threshold, the AMF sends a low battery indication to the SMF to establish a PDU session.

[0531] In some embodiments, if the PDU session is an energy efficiency-related PDU session, the SMF may subscribe to the UE battery power information from the AMF.

[0532] 4. The SMF can select a PCF and execute the procedure for establishing / modifying the associated SM policy to establish / modify the SM policy associated with that PCF. If the SMF receives a low battery indication, the SMF will instruct the PCF to do so. The PCF will then provide PCC rules based on this indication, thereby further extending the UE's battery life.

[0533] 5. Execute the PDU session establishment procedure.

[0534] Figure 7B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7B, the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0535] 1. When the UE's battery level is lower than the battery level threshold, the UE sends a PDU session modification request, or a UL-NAS message (Uplink NAS Transport, such as 5G MM (Mobility Management) status, UL NAS transmission, etc.) or a registration request to the AMF. The UE's battery level information or low battery indication is included in the message.

[0536] In some embodiments, the battery power threshold is provided by the CN (Core Network) during the service license period.

[0537] 2. If a UL NAS message is received, the AMF can determine whether to update the PDU session to modify the service experience. The AMF can also check the UE subscription data to determine whether the UE has subscribed to the energy efficiency service.

[0538] In some embodiments, if the authorization check fails, the AMF will reject the request. Otherwise, the AMF will retrieve the stored PDU session context to determine which PDU session can be modified to save UE battery life, and send a PDU session update request or notification message to the SMF managing the selected PDU session.

[0539] In some embodiments, if a PDU session modification request is received, the AMF will send a PDU session update request to the SMF. UE battery level information or low battery indication is included in the PDU session update request.

[0540] In some embodiments, the AMF can determine the SMF that subscribes to the UE battery power information and send a notification message to the selected SMF. The SMF can subscribe to the UE battery power information during the PDU session establishment process.

[0541] 3. Based on the received UE battery power information or low battery indication, the SMF determines whether to trigger the SM policy association modification procedure initiated by the SMF.

[0542] For example, the SMF can check the UE's subscription data to determine if the UE has subscribed to energy efficiency services. If the check fails, the SMF will reject the request. This step can be skipped if energy consumption can be improved without changing the SM policy, or if the conditions for subscribing to energy efficiency events are not met. Otherwise, the SMF may need to report the energy efficiency event to the PCF by executing the SMF-initiated SM policy association modification procedure defined in TS23.502. The SMF can obtain the latest policy information about the PDU session from the PCF.

[0543] 4. The SMF can invoke the energy harvesting service provided by the ECF to obtain energy-related information of managed UPF nodes and / or suggested UPF nodes to improve energy efficiency. This step can be skipped if the energy information is already stored locally.

[0544] 5. Based on the updated policy and / or energy information, the SMF can decide to update the UP path. For affected UPF nodes, the SMF can execute the N4 session establishment / modification procedure.

[0545] 6. The SMF returns a PDU session update response message to the AMF.

[0546] 7. The AMF sends a PDU session modification response or a DL-NAS message to the UE.

[0547] Figure 7C is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7C, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0548] 1. When the UE's battery level is below a threshold, the UE sends a PDU session modification request or a UE battery level report to the AMF. The UE battery level information or low battery level indication is included in the message.

[0549] 2. If a UL NAS message is received, the AMF can determine whether to update the PDU session to modify the service experience. The AMF can also check the UE subscription data to determine whether the UE has subscribed to the energy efficiency service.

[0550] For example, if the check fails, the AMF rejects the request. Otherwise, the AMF retrieves the stored PDU session context to determine which PDU session can be modified to save UE battery life and sends a PDU session update request / notification to the SMF that manages the selected PDU session.

[0551] In some embodiments, if a PDU session modification request is received, the AMF will send a PDU session update request to the v-SMF. UE battery level information or low battery indication is included in the PDU session update request.

[0552] 3. After receiving the PDU session update request, the v-SMF can send an SM context update request to the h-SMF, which includes UE battery power information or low battery indication.

[0553] 4. h-SMF determines whether to trigger the SM policy association modification procedure initiated by SMF based on the received UE battery power information or low battery power indication.

[0554] For example, the h-SMF can check UE subscription data to determine if the UE has subscribed to energy efficiency services. If the check fails, the h-SMF will reject the request. If energy consumption can be improved without changing the SM policy and the conditions for subscribing to energy efficiency events are not met, this step can be skipped. The h-SMF can adjust the UP path to meet energy efficiency requirements. Otherwise, the h-SMF may need to report energy efficiency events to the h-PCF by executing the SMF-initiated SM policy association modification procedure defined in TS 23.502. The h-SMF can obtain the latest policy information about the PDU session from the PCF.

[0555] 5. h-SMF can invoke the energy harvesting service provided by h-ECF to obtain energy-related information for modifying and / or suggesting h-UPF nodes to improve energy efficiency. This step can be skipped if the energy information is already stored locally.

[0556] 6. Based on updated policy and / or energy information, h-SMF can determine to update the UP path. For affected h-UPF nodes, h-SMF can execute the N4 session establishment / modification procedure.

[0557] 7. h-SMF sends SM context update response information to v-SMF, including updated H-CN channel information and updated SM policy (optional).

[0558] 8. Once v-SMF receives the SM context update response, it can determine how to update the UP path.

[0559] For example, v-SMF can invoke the energy harvesting service provided by v-ECF to obtain energy-related information for managed v-UPF nodes and / or suggest v-UPF nodes, thereby improving energy efficiency. This step can be skipped if the energy information is already stored locally.

[0560] 9. Based on the updated SM policy information and / or energy information, v-SMF can determine to update the UP path. For affected v-UPF nodes, v-SMF can execute the N4 session establishment / modification procedure.

[0561] 10. v-SMF returns a PDU session update response to AMF.

[0562] 11. The AMF sends a PDU session modification response or a DL NAS message to the UE.

[0563] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0564] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0565] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0566] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Terminal 8100 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 8A, terminal 8100 may include a transceiver module 8101. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 8101 is used to send energy information to a first network element, the energy information being used for session modification or session establishment. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0567] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0568] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first network element according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The first network element 8200 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 8B, the first network element 8200 may include a transceiver module 8201 and a transceiver module 8202. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 8201 is used to receive energy information sent by a terminal, and the transceiver module 8202 is used to generate a second message based on the energy information and send the second message to the second network element. The second message is used for session establishment or session modification. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first network element 1021 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the first network element 1021 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0569] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0570] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0571] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0572] Figure 8C is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second network element according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The second network element 8300 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 8C, the second network element 8300 may include a transceiver module 8301 and a processing module 8302. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 8301 is used to receive a second message sent by the first network element, the second message being used for session establishment or session modification, and the processing module 8302 is used to establish or modify a first policy based on the second message, the first policy being established or modified by the second network element based on the terminal's energy information. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second network element 1022 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the second network element 1022 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0573] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0574] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0575] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0576] Figure 8D is a schematic diagram of the structure of a third network element according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The third network element 8400 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 8D, the third network element 8400 may include: a transceiver module 8401, a processing module 8402, and a transceiver module 8403. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 8401 is used to receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information; the processing module 8402 is used to determine a first rule based on the third message; and the transceiver module 8403 is used to send the first rule to the second network element. The first rule is used to generate or update a first policy, and the first policy is used to establish or modify a session. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the third network element 1023 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the third network element 1023 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0577] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0578] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0579] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0580] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 7100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The communication device 7100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 7100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0581] As shown in Figure 9, the communication device 7100 includes one or more third processors 7101. The third processor 7101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 7100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more third processors 7101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 7100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0582] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more third transceivers 7102. When the communication device 7100 includes one or more third transceivers 7102, the third transceiver 7102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the third processor 7101 performs at least one of the other steps. In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, sending unit, transmitter, sending circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0583] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more third memories 7103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the third memories 7103 may be located outside the communication device 7100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 7100 may include one or more first interface circuits 7104. Optionally, the first interface circuit 7104 is connected to the third memory 7103, and the first interface circuit 7104 can be used to receive data from the third memory 7103 or other devices, and can be used to send data to the third processor 7101 or other devices. For example, the first interface circuit 7104 can read data stored in the third memory 7103 and send the data to the third processor 7101.

[0584] The communication device 7100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 7100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 7100 may not be limited by FIG9. The communication device may be a standalone device or a part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0585] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 7200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For cases where the communication device 7100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of the chip 7200 shown in Figure 10 can be referenced, but is not limited thereto.

[0586] Chip 7200 includes one or more fourth processors 7201. Chip 7200 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0587] In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more second interface circuits 7202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more fourth memories 7203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the fourth memories 7203 may be located outside chip 7200. Optionally, the second interface circuit 7202 is connected to the fourth memories 7203, and the second interface circuit 7202 can be used to receive data from the fourth memories 7203 or other devices, and the second interface circuit 7202 can be used to send data to the fourth memories 7203 or other devices. For example, the second interface circuit 7202 can read data stored in the fourth memories 7203 and send the data to the fourth processor 7201.

[0588] In some embodiments, the second interface circuit 7202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method. For example, the second interface circuit 7202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method means that the second interface circuit 7202 performs data interaction between the fourth processor 7201, the chip 7200, the fourth memory 7203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the fourth processor 7201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0589] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0590] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 7100, cause the communication device 7100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0591] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 7100, causes the communication device 7100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0592] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, The method, executed by a terminal, includes: The terminal's energy information is sent to the first network element. The energy information is used for session modification or session establishment.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy information includes at least one of the following: Battery power information; Low battery indication information, the low battery indication information being used to indicate that the battery level of the terminal is lower than a first threshold; Power consumption information; High power consumption indication information, which is used to indicate that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than a second threshold; Energy ratio information, which indicates the ratio of a first energy source to a second energy source, wherein the first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication; Energy ratio indication information, which is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The threshold information is indicated by the network device when the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, or the threshold information is pre-configured on the terminal; The energy-saving service is used to reduce the energy consumption of the terminal during communication, and the threshold information includes at least one of the following: the first threshold, the second threshold, and the third threshold.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, Before sending the terminal's energy information to the first network element, the method further includes at least one of the following: Determine that the battery level of the terminal is lower than the first threshold; It is determined that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than the second threshold; The energy consumption ratio of the terminal is determined to be higher than the third threshold.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The session includes a first session that supports energy-saving services.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The energy information is contained in any of the following messages: Uplink NAS messages; Registration request; Session establishment request; Session modification request.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a first message sent by the first network element, wherein the first message includes at least one of the following: Energy response information; Session modification response information; Session establishment response information.

8. A communication method, characterized in that, The method, executed by the first network element, includes: Receive energy information sent by the terminal; A second message is generated based on the energy information and sent to the second network element. The second message is used for session establishment or session modification.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The energy information includes at least one of the following: Battery power information; Low battery indication information, the low battery indication information being used to indicate that the battery level of the terminal is lower than a first threshold; Power consumption information; High power consumption indication information, which is used to indicate that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than a second threshold; Energy ratio information, which indicates the ratio of a first energy source to a second energy source, wherein the first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication; Energy ratio indication information, which is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, Before generating the second message based on the energy information and sending the second message to the second network element, the method further includes: Based on the context or subscription data of the terminal, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use energy-saving services, which are used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

11. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, Before generating the second message based on the energy information and sending the second message to the second network element, the method further includes: Based on the context or subscription data of the terminal, the threshold information corresponding to the terminal is obtained, wherein the threshold information includes at least one of the following: the first threshold, the second threshold, and the third threshold; Based on the energy information and the threshold information, it is determined that the terminal's battery level is lower than the first threshold; or, Based on the energy information and the threshold information, it is determined that the terminal's power consumption is higher than the second threshold; or, Based on the energy information and the threshold information, it is determined that the energy consumption ratio of the terminal is higher than the third threshold.

12. The method according to any one of claims 8-11, characterized in that, The step of generating a second message based on the energy information includes: Based on the energy information, determine the context of the stored terminal; Based on the context of the terminal, a first session is determined, wherein the first session is a session that supports energy-saving services; A second message is generated based on the first session.

13. The method according to any one of claims 8-11, characterized in that, The second message is used for session establishment, and generating the second message based on the energy information includes: Based on the energy information, a first session is initiated and a second message is generated, wherein the first session is a session that supports energy-saving services.

14. The method according to any one of claims 8-13, characterized in that, The second network element is the network element that subscribes to the terminal energy information change event.

15. The method according to any one of claims 8-14, characterized in that, The second message includes at least one of the following: The energy information of the terminal; The identifier of the terminal; The identifier of the first session; Energy-saving service instructions.

16. A communication method, characterized in that, The method, executed by the second network element, includes: Receive a second message sent by the first network element, the second message being used for session establishment, or the second message being used for session modification; According to the second message, a first strategy is established or modified, which is established or modified by the second network element based on the energy information of the terminal.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, Before establishing or modifying the first strategy based on the second message, the method further includes: Based on the context or subscription data of the terminal, it is determined that the terminal is authorized to use the energy-saving service, wherein the energy-saving service is used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

18. The method according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that, The step of establishing or modifying the first strategy based on the second message includes: Send a third message to a third network element, the third message including the energy information of the terminal; Receive the first rule sent by the third network element; Establish or modify the first strategy according to the first rule.

19. The method according to any one of claims 16-18, characterized in that, The first strategy is used to establish or modify a first session that supports energy-saving services. The first strategy is associated with the first session, and the energy-saving services are used to reduce the energy consumption generated by the terminal during communication.

20. The method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that, The step of modifying the first strategy according to the second message includes: Obtain the first energy information of the node on the user plane UP path corresponding to the session; The first strategy is modified based on the first energy information and the energy information of the terminal.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first energy information is provided by the fourth network element, or the first energy information is pre-stored on the second network element, wherein the fourth network element is used to monitor or collect the energy information of each network node.

22. A communication method, characterized in that, The method, executed by a third network element, includes: Receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information; Based on the third message, determine the first rule; The first rule is sent to the second network element. The first rule is used to generate or update the first policy. The first policy is used to establish or modify a session.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that, The session includes a first session that supports energy-saving services.

24. The method according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that, The energy information includes at least one of the following: Battery power information; Low battery indication information, the low battery indication information being used to indicate that the battery level of the terminal is lower than a first threshold; Power consumption information; High power consumption indication information, which is used to indicate that the power consumption of the terminal is higher than a second threshold; Energy ratio information, which indicates the ratio of a first energy source to a second energy source, wherein the first energy source is the non-clean energy consumed by the terminal for communication, and the second energy source is the total energy consumed by the terminal for communication; Energy ratio indication information, which is used to indicate that the energy ratio is higher than a third threshold.

25. A terminal, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to send the terminal's energy information to the first network element. The energy information is used for session modification or session establishment.

26. A first network element, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive energy information sent by the terminal; The transceiver module is further configured to generate a second message based on the energy information and send the second message to the second network element. The second message is used for session establishment or session modification.

27. A second network element, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive a second message sent by the first network element, the second message being used for session establishment or session modification; The processing module is used to establish or modify a first strategy based on the second message, wherein the first strategy is established or modified by the second network element based on the energy information of the terminal.

28. A third network element, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message including the terminal's energy information; The processing module is used to determine the first rule based on the third message; The transceiver module is further configured to send the first rule to the second network element, the first rule being used to generate or update the first policy, and the first policy being used to establish or modify a session.

29. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal, a first network element, a second network element, and a third network element, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 1-7, the first network element is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 8-15, the second network element is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 16-21, and the third network element is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 22-24.

30. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, it causes the communication device to perform the communication method as described in any one of claims 1-7, or to perform the communication method as described in any one of claims 8-15, or to perform the communication method as described in any one of claims 16-21, or to perform the communication method as described in any one of claims 22-24.

31. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the program or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the steps of the communication method according to any one of claims 1-7; or when at least one of the program or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the steps of the communication method according to any one of claims 8-15; or when at least one of the program or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the steps of the communication method according to any one of claims 16-21; or when at least one of the program or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the steps of the communication method according to any one of claims 22-24.

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