Information determination method and apparatus

Abstract

The present invention provides an information determination method and an apparatus. The method executed by a first device comprises: determining first data of a first terminal, wherein the first data is used for determining information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, and when working in the first working mode, the first terminal supports collaborative work and resource sharing with terminals other than the first terminal in a synergy set. In this way, a first device can determine first data of a first terminal so as to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, such that the first terminal can independently control resource sharing in the first working mode; and the first device flexibly and reliably manages collaborative work and resource sharing between the first terminal and terminals other than the first terminal in a synergy set, thereby improving the resource utilization rate and enhancing communication performance.

Description

Information determination method and device Technical Field

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

[0002] With continuous technological innovation, the types of smart terminals are becoming increasingly diverse, and it is common for a user to own multiple terminals, such as mobile phones, smartwatches, cars, and tablets. Each terminal has its own resources, such as service capabilities, processing power, storage space, and battery capacity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides an information determination method and apparatus, used by a first device to determine first data of a first terminal in order to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal. This enables the first terminal to control resource sharing in the first working mode on its own, and allows the first device to flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing between the first terminal and other terminals in the synergy set other than the first terminal, thereby improving resource utilization and enhancing communication performance.

[0004] This disclosure presents an information determination method and apparatus.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an information determination method is proposed, executed by a first device, comprising: determining first data of a first terminal, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, wherein the first terminal, when working in the first working mode, supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in a collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0006] In the above embodiments, the first device can determine the first data of the first terminal to determine information related to the first working mode of the first terminal, enabling the first terminal to control resource sharing in the first working mode on its own. The first device can flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing of the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative centralization, thereby improving resource utilization and enhancing communication performance.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an information determination method is proposed, executed by a second device, comprising: sending an update request to a first device, wherein the update request is used by the first device to determine first data, the update request includes second data for determining the first data, the first data being used to determine information related to a first working mode of a first terminal, the first terminal working in the first working mode supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in a collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0008] In the above embodiments, the second device can send an update request to the first device to determine the first data of the first terminal, so as to enable the first device to flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing of the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative center other than the first terminal, improve resource utilization, and enhance communication performance.

[0009] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a first device is provided, comprising: a processing module configured to determine first data of a first terminal, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in a collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0010] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a second device is provided, comprising: a transceiver module configured to send an update request to a first device, wherein the update request is used by the first device to determine first data, the update request includes second data for determining the first data, the first data being used to determine information related to a first working mode of a first terminal, the first terminal working in the first working mode supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in a collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0011] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a first device is provided, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the first device is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect.

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

[0013] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processors, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in at least one of the first and second aspects.

[0014] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising: a first device and a second device; the first device performs the method as described in the first aspect, and the second device performs the method as described in the second aspect embodiment.

[0015] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer storage medium is provided, wherein the computer storage medium stores computer-executable instructions; when executed by a processor, the computer-executable instructions are capable of implementing the method described in at least one aspect of the first and second aspects.

[0016] According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, wherein the computer program product stores a computer program; after being executed by a processor, the computer program is able to implement the method described in at least one aspect of the first aspect and the second aspect.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1 is an architecture diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 is a flowchart of an information determination method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3A is a flowchart of another information determination method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

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

[0023] Figure 3C is a flowchart of another information determination method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

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

[0025] Figure 4B is a structural diagram of a second device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5A is a structural diagram of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5B is a structural diagram of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0028] This disclosure presents an information determination method and apparatus.

[0029] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information determination method, executed by a first device, comprising: determining first data of a first terminal, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first operating mode of the first terminal, the first terminal operating in the first operating mode supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in a collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0030] In the above embodiments, the first device can determine the first data of the first terminal to determine information related to the first working mode of the first terminal, enabling the first terminal to control resource sharing in the first working mode on its own. The first device can flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing of the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative centralization, thereby improving resource utilization and enhancing communication performance.

[0031] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first data is also used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0032] The first terminal is activated and operates in the first working mode;

[0033] Deactivate the first terminal to work in the first working mode;

[0034] The strategy of authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode.

[0035] In the above embodiments, the first device determines the first data, which can determine whether the first terminal is activated to work in the first working mode, and the policy information of authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode, so as to realize flexible and reliable management of the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative centralization to work together and share resources, improve resource utilization, and enhance communication performance.

[0036] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first data includes at least one of the following:

[0037] First information, the first information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0038] The first terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when it is operating in the first working mode.

[0039] The first collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with other terminals.

[0040] A first list of data network names (DNNs) includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0041] The first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0042] The first public land mobile network (PLMN) list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the cooperative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0043] The first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0044] The first condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first data includes a first resource list, and the first data further includes at least one of the following:

[0046] The second terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0047] The second collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the first resource list.

[0048] The second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0049] The second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0050] The second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources in the first resource list.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first resource list includes at least one of the following: first service capability; first processing capability; first storage space; first battery capacity; first communication capability; first sensing capability; first positioning capability; first bandwidth; first data communication; first voice communication; first video communication; first ranging / positioning; first sensing; first artificial intelligence (AI) processing capability; first network connection; first data rate; first latency; first power consumption; first battery life; first power type; first available processing capability; first storage / memory; first form factor; first weight; first minimum lifespan.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0053] The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0054] The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative centralization system besides the first terminal;

[0055] The first terminal is located at the designated location;

[0056] The current time is within the specified time period.

[0057] In the above embodiments, the first device can determine to activate the first terminal to work in the first working mode if it determines that the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal; it can also determine to activate the first terminal to work in the first working mode if it determines that the first terminal has a wired connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal; it can also determine to activate the first terminal to work in the first working mode if it determines that the first terminal is located at a specified location; and it can also determine to activate the first terminal to work in the first working mode if the current time is within a specified time period. This enables the first terminal to independently control resource sharing in the first working mode, and allows the first device to flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing between the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal, thereby improving resource utilization and communication performance.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first device determines the first data of the first terminal by: receiving an update request sent by a second device, wherein the update request includes second data for determining the first data; and determining the first data according to the update request.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second data includes at least one of the following:

[0060] The second information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0061] The third terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal while it is operating in the first working mode.

[0062] The third collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with the other terminals.

[0063] The third data network name DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0064] The third network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0065] The third PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0066] The second resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0067] The second condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second data includes a second resource list, and the second data further includes at least one of the following:

[0069] The fourth terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0070] The fourth collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the second resource list.

[0071] The fourth DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0072] The fourth network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0073] The fourth PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second resource list includes at least one of the following: second service capability; second processing capability; second storage space; second battery capacity; second communication capability; second sensing capability; second positioning capability; second bandwidth; second data communication; second voice communication; second video communication; second ranging / positioning; second sensing; second AI processing capability; second network connection; second data rate; second latency; second power consumption; second battery life; second power type; second storage / memory; second form factor; second weight; second minimum lifespan.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0076] The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0077] The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative centralization system besides the first terminal;

[0078] The first terminal is located at the designated location;

[0079] The current time is within the specified time period.

[0080] Intermediate positioning results include at least one of the following: arrival time information; arrival angle information; path indication information.

[0081] Secondly, this disclosure provides an information determination method executed by a second device, comprising: sending an update request to a first device, wherein the update request is used by the first device to determine first data, the update request includes second data used to determine the first data, the first data being used to determine information related to a first working mode of a first terminal, the first terminal working in the first working mode supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative group other than the first terminal.

[0082] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first data is also used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0083] The first terminal is activated and operates in the first working mode;

[0084] Deactivate the first terminal to work in the first working mode;

[0085] The strategy of authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first data includes at least one of the following:

[0087] First information, the first information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0088] The first terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when it is operating in the first working mode.

[0089] The first collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with other terminals.

[0090] The first data network name DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0091] The first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0092] A first public terrestrial mobile communication network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the cooperative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0093] The first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0094] The first condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first data includes a first resource list, and the first data further includes at least one of the following:

[0096] The second terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0097] The second collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the first resource list.

[0098] The second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0099] The second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0100] The second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources in the first resource list.

[0101] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first resource list includes at least one of the following: first service capability; first processing capability; first storage space; first battery capacity; first communication capability; first sensing capability; first positioning capability; first bandwidth; first data communication; first voice communication; first video communication; first ranging / positioning; first sensing; first artificial intelligence (AI) processing capability; first network connection; first data rate; first latency; first power consumption; first battery life; first power type; first available processing capability; first storage / memory; first form factor; first weight; first minimum lifespan.

[0102] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0103] The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0104] The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative centralization system besides the first terminal;

[0105] The first terminal is located at the designated location;

[0106] The current time is within the specified time period.

[0107] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second data includes at least one of the following:

[0108] The second information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0109] The third terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal while it is operating in the first working mode.

[0110] The third collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with the other terminals.

[0111] The third data network name DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0112] The third network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0113] The third PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0114] The second resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0115] The second condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0116] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second data includes a second resource list, and the second data further includes at least one of the following:

[0117] The fourth terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0118] The fourth collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the second resource list.

[0119] The fourth DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0120] The fourth network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0121] The fourth PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0122] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second resource list includes at least one of the following: second service capability; second processing capability; second storage space; second battery capacity; second communication capability; second sensing capability; second positioning capability; second bandwidth; second data communication; second voice communication; second video communication; second ranging / positioning; second sensing; second AI processing capability; second network connection; second data rate; second latency; second power consumption; second battery life; second power type; second storage / memory; second form factor; second weight; second minimum lifespan.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0124] The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0125] The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative centralization system besides the first terminal;

[0126] The first terminal is located at the designated location;

[0127] The current time is within the specified time period.

[0128] Thirdly, this disclosure provides a first device, including: a processing module, used to determine first data of a first terminal, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative group other than the first terminal.

[0129] Fourthly, this disclosure provides a second device, including: a transceiver module, configured to send an update request to a first device, wherein the update request is used by the first device to determine first data, the update request includes second data for determining the first data, the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of a first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration group other than the first terminal.

[0130] Fifthly, a first device is proposed, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the first device is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect.

[0131] In a sixth aspect, a second device is proposed, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the second device is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect.

[0132] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, the communication device comprising: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processors, cause the communication device to perform the method described in at least one of the first and second aspects.

[0133] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a first device and a second device; wherein the first device is configured to perform the method as described in the first aspect, and the second device is configured to perform the method as described in the second aspect.

[0134] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in at least one of the first and second aspects.

[0135] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in at least one of the first and second aspects.

[0136] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in at least one of the first and second aspects.

[0137] 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 in at least one of the first and second aspects described above.

[0138] 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.

[0139] This disclosure provides an information determination method and apparatus. In some embodiments, the terms "information determination method" and "information processing method" can be used interchangeably.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0144] 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”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0145] 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.

[0146] 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.

[0147] 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.

[0148] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0149] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0150] 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.

[0151] 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”.

[0152] 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.

[0153] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0154] 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.

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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.

[0158] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0159] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0160] 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.

[0161] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0162] Figure 1 is an architecture diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0163] As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes multiple terminals 101 and network devices 102.

[0164] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal, augmented reality (AR) terminal, wireless terminal in industrial control, wireless terminal in self-driving, wireless terminal in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal in smart grid, wireless terminal in transportation safety, wireless terminal in smart city, and wireless terminal in smart home.

[0165] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0166] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0167] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a satellite.

[0168] In some embodiments, the core network equipment may be a single device, multiple devices, or a group of devices, including all or part of a first network element, a second network element, a third network element, a fourth network element, etc. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0169] In some embodiments, the first network element is, for example, a unified data repository (UDR) network element.

[0170] In some embodiments, the second network element is, for example, a Location Management Function (LMF) network element.

[0171] In some embodiments, the third network element is, for example, a sensing function (SF) network element.

[0172] In some embodiments, the first network element is used to store structured data, including subscription data and policy data, externally exposed structured data, and application-related data.

[0173] In some embodiments, the second network element is used to coordinate and schedule the resources required for the location of the terminal.

[0174] In some embodiments, the third network element is used to perform wireless sensing using access network equipment or terminals to realize sensing services.

[0175] In some embodiments, at least one of the first network element, the second network element, and the third network element can be independent of the core network equipment.

[0176] In some embodiments, at least one of the first network element, the second network element, and the third network element may be part of the core network equipment.

[0177] 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.

[0178] 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.

[0179] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), Super 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th Generation Mobile Communication System (4G), 5th Generation Mobile Communication System (5G), 5G New Radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future Generation Radio Access (FX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, and Ultra-Wideband. The technologies used include UWB (Ultra-Wideband), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), public land mobile network (PLMN) networks, device-to-device (D2D) systems, machine-to-machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0180] With continuous technological innovation, it's common for a user to own multiple devices, such as mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, and cars. Each device has its own resources, such as service capabilities, processing power, storage space, and battery capacity. Service capabilities may include communication capabilities, sensing capabilities, and location capabilities. It is beneficial if these resources can be shared across one or more devices belonging to the same user, as detailed below:

[0181] Resource optimization: By treating multiple terminals as a single logical terminal, network resources can be optimized. For example, if one device has high processing power but short battery life, while another device has long battery life but low processing power, the network can balance the use of these resources to maximize efficiency.

[0182] Seamless connectivity: This method ensures a seamless connection for users. If one device loses connectivity, the network can automatically switch to another device without interrupting service.

[0183] Improved performance: By pooling the resources of multiple devices, networks can improve the overall performance of the system. This can speed up data processing, improve service quality, and enhance the user experience.

[0184] Enhanced security: The network can implement security measures on all devices in the logical endpoint, providing a more robust and comprehensive security solution.

[0185] Cost-effectiveness: By sharing resources across multiple devices, users can potentially save on costs associated with data usage, battery replacement, and device maintenance.

[0186] Better data management: By treating multiple devices as a single logical endpoint, networks can manage data more efficiently. This may include data synchronization, backup, and recovery.

[0187] Energy efficiency: By managing the resources of multiple devices as a single logical endpoint, the network can optimize energy use, thereby extending device battery life.

[0188] Simplified Management: For network providers, managing multiple devices as a single logical endpoint can simplify network management and reduce the complexity of network infrastructure.

[0189] Enhanced user experience: From the user's perspective, treating multiple devices as a single logical endpoint can provide a more seamless and integrated user experience. For example, a user can start watching a movie on their smartphone, pause the movie, and then resume watching on their tablet from where they left off.

[0190] Improved reliability: If one device fails or the battery runs out, users can continue their activities on another device without any interruption, thus improving the overall reliability of the service.

[0191] In some embodiments, the terminal set can be regarded by the network as a logical terminal for resource sharing, task allocation, seamless switching, data synchronization, power management, joint processing, etc.

[0192] For resource sharing, a network can treat a group of terminals as a single logical terminal, allowing them to share resources. For example, a user's smartphone might have a high-speed data connection, while their smartwatch has a low-speed connection. The network can allow the smartwatch to use the smartphone's data connection when it is near the smartphone, effectively treating them as a single device.

[0193] For task allocation, the network can distribute tasks among multiple terminals based on the capabilities required for the task. For example, a user's smartphone might handle communication tasks, while their smart car might handle navigation tasks. The network treats these devices as a single logical terminal and assigns tasks to the device best suited to handle them.

[0194] To achieve a seamless transition, the network can enable seamless transitions between devices. For example, a user might start watching a video on their smartphone and then switch to their smart TV without any interruption. The network treats these devices as a single logical endpoint, thus enabling a seamless transition.

[0195] For data synchronization, a network can synchronize data across multiple devices. For example, a user might take a photo on their smartphone, which would automatically appear on their tablet and laptop. The network treats these devices as a single logical endpoint, ensuring data synchronization across all devices.

[0196] For power management, a network can manage power across multiple devices. For example, if a user's smartphone is low on battery, the network might offload some tasks to their tablet or smartwatch. The network treats these devices as a single logical endpoint, managing their power to ensure the user can continue using their device.

[0197] For federated processing, a network can combine the processing power of multiple devices to handle more complex tasks. For example, a user's smartphone and laptop might work together to render high-definition video. The network treats these devices as a single logical terminal, combining their processing power to handle the task.

[0198] In some embodiments, a User-Oriented Connectivity (UoC) mode is proposed, a revolutionary method for utilizing network resources. It allows a group of terminal devices (UEs) to operate as a logical unit (called a cooperative set, where the cooperative set includes multiple terminals sharing resources) to optimize network operation and enhance user experience. This is achieved by sharing resources such as computing power, sensing capabilities, and battery status among the terminals in the cooperative set.

[0199] The resources of a terminal collaboration set are a combination of the resources of each individual terminal in the set. These resources are visible to 5G, 6G, and next-generation networks, enabling them to collaborate the resources of the centralized terminals. These resources may include bandwidth, network connectivity, and various capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), computing, sensing, ranging / positioning, data communication, voice communication, and video communication.

[0200] Whether a terminal operates in UoC mode can be activated or deactivated. When activated, resources are shared among terminals in the collaboration set. When deactivated, each terminal operates independently, using only its own resources. UoC mode can be activated when terminals in the collaboration set are in close proximity, access connections via non-3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) networks, or use 3GPP proximity-based services (ProSe) technology. When a terminal decides to operate in UoC mode, it sends a request to the network. This request may include a list of terminals in the collaboration set, the collaboration set ID, and the resources it is willing to share with other terminals in the set. Once the network authorizes the terminal to operate in UoC mode, its resources will be shared with other terminals in the collaboration set, and it can also access the resources of other terminals in the collaboration set. This innovative method of resource sharing and utilization has the potential to significantly enhance network operations and user experience.

[0201] Understandably, terminals may be reluctant to share all their resources with other terminals in a collaborative setup. Sharing resources between terminals can lead to privacy issues. For example, if terminals share their storage / memory, there is a risk of unauthorized access to personal data. If terminals share their resources (such as battery life or processing power), these resources may be depleted more quickly, impacting terminal performance. Sharing resources between different types of terminals can cause compatibility issues. For example, terminals with different operating systems or hardware configurations may not be able to fully utilize shared resources. Sharing resources can also increase power consumption, leading to faster battery depletion.

[0202] While User-Oriented Connectivity (UoC) can offer significant advantages such as increased data rates and reduced latency, implementing a reliable UoC resource-sharing management mechanism is crucial. This mechanism should ensure that resource sharing among UoC terminals depends on user consent and does not impair terminal performance. Furthermore, it should be designed to prevent excessive power consumption and premature resource depletion.

[0203] Therefore, resource sharing should be well managed under the control of resource owners (such as users, terminals, or operators).

[0204] Based on this, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information determination method and apparatus. The method includes: a first device determining first data of a first terminal, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first operating mode of the first terminal. The first terminal, operating in the first operating mode, supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in a collaborative set besides the first terminal. Thus, the first device can determine the first data of the first terminal to determine information related to the first operating mode of the first terminal, enabling the first terminal to independently control resource sharing in the first operating mode. The first device can flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing between the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, improving resource utilization and enhancing communication performance.

[0205] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an information determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, the present disclosure relates to an information determination method, which includes:

[0206] S201, the second device sends an update request to the first device.

[0207] In some embodiments, the first device receives an update request sent by the second device, but is not limited thereto. The first device may also receive an update request sent by a subject other than the second device, in which case S201 may be omitted.

[0208] In some embodiments, the first device obtains an update request as specified by the protocol, in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0209] In some embodiments, the first device obtains an update request from the upper layer(s), in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0210] In some embodiments, the first device processes the data to obtain an update request, in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0211] In some embodiments, the first device autonomously implements the function indicated by the update request, or the above function is a default or default setting, in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0212] In some embodiments, the first device is a first terminal.

[0213] In some embodiments, the first device is a UDR.

[0214] In some embodiments, the second device is a UoC management unit, or a UoC management function, or an operations support system.

[0215] In some embodiments, the second device may independently determine to send an update request to the first device, or determine to send an update request to the first device based on a request from the first terminal, or determine to send an update request to the first device based on a protocol agreement.

[0216] For example, if the second device determines that information related to the first terminal's first operating mode has been updated, it determines to send an update request to the first device.

[0217] For example, when the second device receives a request message from the first terminal and determines that information related to the first terminal's first operating mode has been updated, it determines to send an update request to the first device.

[0218] In some embodiments, the second device may reuse existing signaling or messages to send an update request to the first device, or send an update request to the first device using new signaling or messages.

[0219] In some embodiments, the update request is used by the first device to determine first data. The update request includes second data for determining the first data, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal. The first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration group other than the first terminal.

[0220] In some embodiments, the update request includes information for the first device to determine a first operating mode related to the first terminal.

[0221] In some embodiments, the first data is contract data stored in the first device, and the first terminal can only be authorized to work in the first working mode on the basis of signing a contract based on the first data.

[0222] In some embodiments, the first data is UoC data, wherein the UoC data is used to determine information related to a first operating mode of the first terminal.

[0223] In some embodiments, the first terminal, operating in a first working mode, supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative set where the first terminal is located, excluding the first terminal itself.

[0224] In some embodiments, multiple terminals in a collaborative set can work together and share resources, including at least one of uplink transmission resources, protocol data unit (PDU) sessions, quality of service (QoS), and security policies.

[0225] For example, the first terminal, when operating in the first working mode, supports collaborative work with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal and shares at least one of uplink transmission resources, PDU sessions, QoS, and security policies.

[0226] In some embodiments, multiple terminals in a collaborative set register with the same user identifier in the network.

[0227] For example, the first terminal operates in a first working mode, supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals registered in the network with the same user identifier. For example, the first terminal operates in the first working mode, supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal, and registered in the network with the same user identifier.

[0228] In some embodiments, multiple terminals in a collaborative set belong to the same user.

[0229] For example, when the first terminal operates in a first working mode, it supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals belonging to the same user. For example, when the first terminal operates in the first working mode, it supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals belonging to the same user but not the first terminal within the same collaboration set.

[0230] In some embodiments, multiple terminals in a collaborative set have the same user identifier.

[0231] For example, the first terminal operates in a first working mode, supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals having the same user ID. For example, the first terminal operates in the first working mode, supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the same collaboration set (excluding the first terminal) that have the same user ID.

[0232] In some embodiments, multiple terminals in a collaborative set are regarded as a single logical terminal, which performs the communication process with the network device.

[0233] For example, when the first terminal operates in a first working mode, it supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals that are considered as a single logical terminal. For example, when the first terminal operates in the first working mode, it supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the same collaborative set as the first terminal, excluding the first terminal itself, and that are considered as a single logical terminal.

[0234] In some embodiments, multiple terminals in a collaborative set are treated as a single entity or as a single logical terminal, and the multiple terminals in the collaborative set are managed and / or scheduled using the same parameters.

[0235] For example, the first terminal operates in a first working mode, supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals that are managed and / or scheduled with the same parameters. For example, the first terminal operates in the first working mode, supporting collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the same collaborative set (excluding the first terminal) that are managed and / or scheduled with the same parameters.

[0236] In some embodiments, the second data includes at least one of the following:

[0237] The second information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0238] The third terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal while it is operating in the first working mode.

[0239] The third collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with the other terminals.

[0240] The third DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0241] The third network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0242] The third PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0243] The second resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0244] The second condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0245] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes second information, which is used to indicate whether the first terminal can operate in the first operating mode. Optionally, the second information is used to indicate that the first terminal is not operating in the first operating mode. Optionally, the second information is used to indicate that the first terminal is operating in the first operating mode. Optionally, the second information is used to indicate that the first terminal is operating in a different operating mode than the first operating mode.

[0246] In some embodiments, the second data includes second information, which is used to indicate that when the first terminal is operating in the first operating mode, the first device receives an update request including the second data sent by the second device, and can determine the first data, such as the first information. Optionally, if the first information indicates that the first terminal is operating in the first operating mode, and it is determined that the first terminal supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration set where the first terminal is located, the first device can accordingly authorize the first terminal. For example, it can activate a policy for the first terminal to operate in the first operating mode and / or authorize the first terminal to operate in the first operating mode.

[0247] In other embodiments, the second data includes second information, which indicates that when the first terminal is not operating in the first operating mode, the first device receives an update request from the second device including the second data, and can determine the first data, such as the first information. Optionally, if the first information indicates that the first terminal is not operating in the first operating mode, the first terminal does not support collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration set to which the first terminal belongs. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, it can deactivate the first terminal from operating in the first operating mode.

[0248] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a third terminal list, which includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when the first terminal is operating in a first working mode.

[0249] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first terminal list. Optionally, the first terminal list includes identifiers of terminals that the first terminal operates in a first working mode and that work collaboratively and share resources with it. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, a strategy for authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode may be that the first terminal only works collaboratively and shares resources with terminals whose identifiers are included in the first terminal list.

[0250] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a third collaboration set list, which includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with other terminals.

[0251] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first collaboration set list. Optionally, determining the first collaboration set list includes identifiers of the collaboration sets to which terminals that collaborate and share resources with the first terminal while it is operating in a first working mode belong. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, a policy for authorizing the first terminal to operate in the first working mode may be that the first terminal only collaborates and shares resources with terminals included in the first collaboration set list.

[0252] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a third DNN list, which includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0253] In some embodiments, the third DNN list includes identifiers of DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0254] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first DNN list. Optionally, the first DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the DNN is one of the DNNs in the first DNN list, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0255] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a third network slice list, which includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0256] In some embodiments, the third network slice list includes identifiers of network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0257] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first network slice list. Optionally, determining the first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the network slice is a network slice from the first network slice list, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0258] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a third PLMN list, which includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0259] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a third PLMN list, which includes identifiers of PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0260] In some embodiments, when the first device receives an update request including second data from the second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first PLMN list. Optionally, the first PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the PLMN is one of the PLMNs in the first PLMN list, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0261] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaborative set when the first terminal is working in the first working mode.

[0262] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second resource list, which includes identifiers of resources shared by the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative set when the first terminal is working in the first working mode.

[0263] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first resource list. Optionally, the first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration set when the first terminal is working in a first working mode. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, the resources authorized for the first terminal to work in the first working mode and share with other terminals in the collaboration set are the resources included in the first resource list.

[0264] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second condition, and when the second condition is met, the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode.

[0265] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the first condition is met, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0266] In some embodiments, the second data includes a second resource list, and the second data further includes at least one of the following:

[0267] The fourth terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0268] The fourth collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the second resource list.

[0269] The fourth DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0270] The fourth network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0271] The fourth PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0272] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration group when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. The second data also includes a fourth terminal list, which includes the identifiers of terminals that work collaboratively with the first terminal and share the second resources in the second resource list when the first terminal is working in the first working mode.

[0273] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first resource list and a second terminal list. Optionally, the second terminal list includes identifiers of terminals that work collaboratively with and share first resources in the first resource list when the first terminal is operating in a first working mode. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, the resources that the first terminal shares with other terminals in the collaboration set when operating in the first working mode are the first resources included in the first resource list.

[0274] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration set when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. The second data also includes a fourth collaboration set list, which includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets that the first terminal works with and shares the second resources in the second resource list when working in the first working mode.

[0275] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first resource list and a second collaboration set list. Optionally, the second collaboration set list includes identifiers of collaboration sets where the first terminal works in a first working mode and collaborates with and shares first resources in the first resource list. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration sets included in the second collaboration set list that are not the first terminal, which are the first resources included in the first resource list.

[0276] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal. The second data also includes a fourth DNN list, which includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode to collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0277] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first resource list and a second DNN list. Optionally, the second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, the DNNs that authorize the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list are DNNs in the second DNN list.

[0278] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal. The second data also includes a fourth network slice list, which includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode to collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0279] In some embodiments, the fourth network slice list includes single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI), wherein S-NSSAI is used to identify network slices.

[0280] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first resource list and a second network slice list. Optionally, determining the second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, network slices that authorize the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list are network slices in the second network slice list.

[0281] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal. The second data also includes a fourth PLMN list, which includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode to collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0282] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as a first resource list and a second PLMN. Optionally, the second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list. The first device can then subscribe to and authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, PLMNs that authorize the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list are PLMNs in the second PLMN list.

[0283] In some embodiments, the second resource list includes at least one of the following: second service capability; second processing capability; second storage space; second battery capacity; second communication capability; second sensing capability; second positioning capability; second bandwidth; second data communication; second voice communication; second video communication; second ranging / positioning; second sensing; second AI processing capability; second network connectivity; second data rate; second latency; second power consumption; second battery life; second power type; second storage / memory; second form factor; second weight; second minimum lifespan.

[0284] In some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following: the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal; the first terminal has a wired connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal; the first terminal is located at a specified location; and the current time is the time within a specified time period.

[0285] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second condition for the first terminal to be allowed to work in the first working mode, wherein the second condition is that the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0286] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode. Optionally, the first condition is determined to be that the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the condition of having a communication connection between the first terminal and other terminals in the collaboration set is met, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0287] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second condition for the first terminal to be allowed to work in the first working mode, wherein the second condition is that the first terminal has a wired connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0288] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode. Optionally, the first condition is determined to be that the first terminal has a wired connection with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the condition of a wired connection between the first terminal and other terminals in the collaboration set is met, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0289] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second condition that the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode, wherein the second condition is that the first terminal is located in a specified location.

[0290] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode. Optionally, the first condition is that the first terminal is located in a specified location, and the first device can accordingly authorize the first terminal. For example, if the condition that the first terminal is located in a specified location is met, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0291] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second data includes a second condition that the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode, wherein the second condition is that the current time is within a specified time period.

[0292] In some embodiments, when a first device receives an update request including second data from a second device, it can determine the first data, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode. Optionally, the first condition is that the current time is within a specified time period. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the current time is within a specified time period, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0293] S202, the first device determines the first data of the first terminal.

[0294] In some embodiments, the first device determines the first data of the first terminal on its own (in which case S201 can be omitted), or determines the first data of the first terminal based on an update request sent by the second device, or determines the first data of the first terminal based on a protocol agreement (in which case S201 can be omitted).

[0295] In some embodiments, the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, wherein the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration group other than the first terminal.

[0296] In some embodiments, the first data is further used to indicate at least one of the following: activating the first terminal to work in the first working mode; deactivating the first terminal to work in the first working mode; and authorizing a policy for the first terminal to work in the first working mode.

[0297] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first device determines first data of the first terminal. The first data is used to indicate that the first terminal is activated to work in a first working mode. The first device can determine the activation of the first terminal to work in the first working mode based on the first data.

[0298] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first device determines the first data of the first terminal. The first data is used to indicate deactivating the first terminal to work in the first working mode. The first device can determine deactivating the first terminal to work in the first working mode based on the first data, that is, not activating the first terminal to work in the first working mode.

[0299] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first device determines first data of the first terminal. The first data is used to indicate a strategy for authorizing the first terminal to work in a first working mode. The first device can determine the strategy for authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode based on the first data.

[0300] In some embodiments, the first data includes at least one of the following:

[0301] First information, the first information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0302] The first terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when it is operating in the first working mode.

[0303] The first collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with other terminals.

[0304] The first DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0305] The first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0306] The first PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0307] The first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0308] The first condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0309] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes first information, which indicates whether the first terminal is capable of operating in a first operating mode. Optionally, the first information indicates that the first terminal is operating in the first operating mode. Optionally, the first information indicates that the second terminal is not operating in the first operating mode.

[0310] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as first information. Optionally, if the first information is determined to instruct the first terminal to operate in a first operating mode, the first terminal supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration set to which the first terminal belongs, and the first device can thereby authorize the first terminal. For example, it can activate a policy for the first terminal to operate in the first operating mode and / or authorize the first terminal to operate in the first operating mode.

[0311] In other embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as first information. Optionally, if the first information indicates that the first terminal is not operating in the first working mode, the first terminal does not support collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration set to which the first terminal belongs. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, it can deactivate the first terminal from operating in the first working mode.

[0312] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first terminal list, which includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when the first terminal is operating in a first working mode.

[0313] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first terminal list. Optionally, the first terminal list includes identifiers of terminals that the first terminal operates in a first operating mode and that work collaboratively and share resources with it, thereby allowing the first device to subscribe to and authorize the first terminal. For example, a strategy for authorizing the first terminal to operate in the first operating mode may be that the first terminal only works collaboratively and shares resources with terminals whose identifiers are included in the first terminal list.

[0314] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first collaboration set list, which includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in a first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with other terminals.

[0315] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first collaboration set list. Optionally, determining the first collaboration set list includes identifiers of collaboration sets to which terminals that collaborate and share resources with the first terminal while it is operating in a first operating mode belong, and the first device can thereby authorize the first terminal to perform subscriptions. For example, a policy for authorizing the first terminal to operate in the first operating mode may be that the first terminal only collaborates and shares resources with terminals included in the first collaboration set list.

[0316] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first DNN list, which includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0317] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first DNN list. Optionally, determining the first DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in a collaboration set, and share resources, and the first device can thereby authorize the first terminal. For example, if the DNN is a DNN in the first DNN list, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0318] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first network slice list, which includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0319] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first network slice list. Optionally, determining the first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in a collaboration set, and share resources. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the network slice is a network slice in the first network slice list, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0320] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first PLMN list, which includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal.

[0321] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first PLMN list. Optionally, the first PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the PLMN is one of the PLMNs in the first PLMN list, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0322] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaborative set when the first terminal is working in a first working mode.

[0323] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first resource list. Optionally, the first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration set when the first terminal is working in a first working mode. The first device can then authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, the resources authorized for the first terminal to work in the first working mode and share with other terminals in the collaboration set are the resources included in the first resource list.

[0324] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first condition, and when the first condition is met, the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode.

[0325] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to operate in a first operating mode, and the first device can thereby authorize the first terminal. For example, if the first condition is met, the first terminal is authorized to operate in the first operating mode.

[0326] In some embodiments, the first data includes a first resource list, and the first data further includes at least one of the following:

[0327] The second terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0328] The second collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the first resource list.

[0329] The second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0330] The second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0331] The second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources in the first resource list.

[0332] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration group when the first terminal is working in a first working mode. The first data also includes a second terminal list, which includes the identifiers of terminals that work collaboratively with the first terminal and share the first resources in the first resource list when the first terminal is working in the first working mode.

[0333] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first resource list and a second terminal list. Optionally, the second terminal list includes identifiers of terminals that work collaboratively with and share first resources in the first resource list when the first terminal is operating in a first working mode. The first terminal can then subscribe to and authorize resources accordingly. For example, the resources that the first terminal is authorized to share with other terminals in the collaboration set when operating in the first working mode are the first resources included in the first resource list.

[0334] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration set when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. The first data also includes a second collaboration set list, which includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets that the first terminal works with and shares the first resources in the first resource list when working in the first working mode.

[0335] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first resource list and a second collaboration set list. Optionally, the second collaboration set list includes identifiers of collaboration sets in which the first terminal works in a first working mode and collaborates with and shares first resources in the first resource list. The first terminal can then subscribe to and authorize resources accordingly. For example, resources shared by the first terminal with other terminals outside the first terminal in the collaboration sets included in the second collaboration set list while working in the first working mode are authorized as the first resources included in the first resource list.

[0336] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration set when the first terminal is working in a first working mode. The first data also includes a second DNN list, which includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode to collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0337] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first resource list and a second DNN list. Optionally, the second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list. The first terminal can then subscribe to and authorize itself accordingly. For example, the DNNs authorized to allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list are DNNs in the second DNN list.

[0338] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration set when the first terminal is working in a first working mode. The first data also includes a second network slice list, which includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode to collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0339] In some embodiments, the second network slice list includes single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI), wherein S-NSSAI is used to identify network slices.

[0340] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first resource list and a second network slice list. Optionally, determining the second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list. The first device can then subscribe to and authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, network slices that authorize the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list are network slices in the second network slice list.

[0341] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first resource list, which includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration set when the first terminal is working in a first working mode. The first data also includes a second PLMN list, which includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode to collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0342] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first resource list and a second PLMN. Optionally, the second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list. The first device can then subscribe to and authorize the first terminal accordingly. For example, PLMNs that authorize the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list are PLMNs in the second PLMN list.

[0343] In some embodiments, the first resource list includes at least one of the following: first service capability; first processing power; first storage space; first battery capacity; first communication capability; first sensing capability; first positioning capability; first bandwidth; first data communication; first voice communication; first video communication; first ranging / positioning; first sensing; first artificial intelligence (AI) processing capability; first network connection; first data rate; first latency; first power consumption; first battery life; first power type; first available processing power; first storage / memory; first form factor; first weight; first minimum lifespan.

[0344] In some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following: the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal; the first terminal has a wired connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal; the first terminal is located at a specified location; and the current time is the time within a specified time period.

[0345] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first condition for the first terminal to be allowed to work in a first working mode, wherein the first condition is that the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0346] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to operate in a first operating mode. Optionally, the first condition is determined to be that the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and the device then authorizes the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the condition is met that the first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, the device authorizes the first terminal to operate in the first operating mode.

[0347] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first condition for the first terminal to be allowed to work in a first working mode, wherein the first condition is that the first terminal has a wired connection with other terminals in the collaborative set other than the first terminal.

[0348] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to operate in a first operating mode. Optionally, the first condition is determined to be that the first terminal has a wired connection with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and the device authorizes the first terminal accordingly. For example, if the condition of having a wired connection with other terminals in the collaboration set is met, the first terminal is authorized to operate in the first operating mode.

[0349] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first condition that the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode, wherein the first condition is that the first terminal is located at a specified location.

[0350] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to operate in a first operating mode. Optionally, the first condition is determined to be that the first terminal is located in a specified location, and the first device can thereby authorize the first terminal. For example, if the condition that the first terminal is located in a specified location is met, the first terminal is authorized to operate in the first operating mode.

[0351] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first data includes a first condition that the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode, wherein the first condition is that the current time is within a specified time period.

[0352] In some embodiments, the first device determines first data of the first terminal, such as determining a first condition under which the first terminal is allowed to work in a first working mode. Optionally, the first condition is determined to be that the current time is within a specified time period, and the first device can accordingly authorize the first terminal. For example, if the current time is within a specified time period, the first terminal is authorized to work in the first working mode.

[0353] For example, the first data, also known as UoC data, is represented by an example dataset shown in Table 1 below.

[0354] Table 1

[0355] 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.

[0356] 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.”

[0357] 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.

[0358] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0359] 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.

[0360] 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.

[0361] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the first device can determine the first data of the first terminal to determine information related to the first working mode of the first terminal, enabling the first terminal to control resource sharing in the first working mode on its own. The first device can flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing of the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative centralization, thereby improving resource utilization and enhancing communication performance.

[0362] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of S201 to S202. For example, S201 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and S202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0363] In some embodiments, S201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0364] 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.

[0365] Figure 3A is an interactive schematic diagram of an information determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information determination method, which is executed by a first device. The method includes:

[0366] S301A, determine the first data of the first terminal.

[0367] The optional implementation of S301A can be found in the optional implementation of S202 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0368] The first data is used to determine information related to the first working mode of the first terminal. The first terminal, when working in the first working mode, supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0369] In some embodiments, the first data is also used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0370] The first terminal is activated and operates in the first working mode;

[0371] Deactivate the first terminal to work in the first working mode;

[0372] The strategy of authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode.

[0373] In some embodiments, the first data includes at least one of the following:

[0374] First information, the first information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0375] The first terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when it is operating in the first working mode.

[0376] The first collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with other terminals.

[0377] The first data network name DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0378] The first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0379] A first public terrestrial mobile communication network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in a first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the cooperative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0380] The first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0381] The first condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0382] In some embodiments, the first data includes a first resource list, and the first data further includes at least one of the following:

[0383] The second terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0384] The second collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the first resource list.

[0385] The second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0386] The second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

[0387] The second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share resources in the first resource list.

[0388] In some embodiments, the first resource list includes at least one of the following: first service capability; first processing power; first storage space; first battery capacity; first communication capability; first sensing capability; first positioning capability; first bandwidth; first data communication; first voice communication; first video communication; first ranging / positioning; first sensing; first artificial intelligence (AI) processing capability; first network connection; first data rate; first latency; first power consumption; first battery life; first power type; first available processing power; first storage / memory; first form factor; first weight; first minimum lifespan.

[0389] In some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0390] The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0391] The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative centralization system besides the first terminal;

[0392] The first terminal is located at the designated location;

[0393] The current time is within the specified time period.

[0394] In some embodiments, determining the first data of the first terminal includes:

[0395] Receive an update request sent by a second device, wherein the update request includes second data for determining the first data;

[0396] Based on the update request, determine the first data.

[0397] In some embodiments, the second data includes at least one of the following:

[0398] The second information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode;

[0399] The third terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal while it is operating in the first working mode.

[0400] The third collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal, which is working in the first working mode, collaborates and shares resources with the other terminals.

[0401] The third data network name DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal.

[0402] The third network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0403] The third PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative center besides the first terminal.

[0404] The second resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal when it is working in the first working mode with other terminals in the collaborative centralization other than the first terminal.

[0405] The second condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

[0406] In some embodiments, the second data includes a second resource list, and the second data further includes at least one of the following:

[0407] The fourth terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, collaborate with the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0408] The fourth collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares resources in the second resource list.

[0409] The fourth DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0410] The fourth network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0411] The fourth PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

[0412] In some embodiments, the second resource list includes at least one of the following: second service capability; second processing capability; second storage space; second battery capacity; second communication capability; second sensing capability; second positioning capability; second bandwidth; second data communication; second voice communication; second video communication; second ranging / positioning; second sensing; second AI processing capability; second network connectivity; second data rate; second latency; second power consumption; second battery life; second power type; second storage / memory; second form factor; second weight; second minimum lifespan.

[0413] In some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0414] The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative centralization besides the first terminal;

[0415] The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative centralization system besides the first terminal;

[0416] The first terminal is located at the designated location;

[0417] The current time is within the specified time period.

[0418] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the first device can determine the first data of the first terminal to determine information related to the first working mode of the first terminal, enabling the first terminal to control resource sharing in the first working mode on its own. The first device can flexibly and reliably manage the collaborative work and resource sharing of the first terminal and other terminals in the collaborative centralization, thereby improving resource utilization and enhancing communication performance.

[0419] 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.

[0420] Figure 3B is an interactive schematic diagram of an information determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an information determination method, which includes:

[0421] S301B, the first terminal determines the second data.

[0422] The second data includes information on how the first terminal supports and coordinates with other terminals besides the first terminal to work together and share resources.

[0423] In some embodiments, the first terminal determines the information of the collaboration set based on the protocol agreement, or based on the indication information sent by the second terminal, or based on the indication of the network device.

[0424] In some embodiments, the information of the collaboration set includes at least one of terminal information, resource information, and work information. The terminal information includes information about terminals that support collaborative work and resource sharing with the first terminal, such as terminal identifiers. The resource information includes information about resources that the first terminal supports for collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, such as resource identifiers. The work information includes information about tasks that the first terminal supports for collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, such as task identifiers.

[0425] For example, the first terminal receives first instruction information sent by the second terminal, determining that the second terminal and the first terminal are in the same collaboration set or that the second terminal supports collaborative work and resource sharing with the first terminal. Optionally, the first terminal may also determine, based on the first instruction information, at least one of the following: work information and shared resource information that the second terminal supports collaborative work with the first terminal.

[0426] For example, the first terminal receives second indication information sent by the network device to determine that the second terminal and the first terminal are located in the same collaboration set or that the second terminal supports collaborative work and resource sharing with the first terminal. Optionally, the first terminal may also determine, based on the second indication information, at least one of the following: work information and shared resource information that the second terminal supports collaborative work with the first terminal.

[0427] It should be noted that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the specific embodiments of this disclosure. The first terminal may also use other methods to determine the second data, such as determining the second data based on operator management.

[0428] In some embodiments, the collaboration set where the first terminal is located includes a second terminal. After the second terminal joins the collaboration set, it does not need to establish a PDU session with the network device to perform the communication process between the first terminal and the network device.

[0429] In some embodiments, the collaboration set where the first terminal is located includes the second terminal. After the second terminal joins the collaboration set, it does not need to complete the full registration process with the AMF to perform the communication process between the first terminal and the network device.

[0430] S302B, the first terminal sends second data to the first network device.

[0431] In this embodiment of the disclosure, after the first terminal determines the second data, if it determines that it needs to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal, it can send the second data to the first network device.

[0432] In some embodiments, the first network device is a UoC management unit, or a UoC management function, or an operations support system.

[0433] In some embodiments, the first network device is the second device described in the above embodiments.

[0434] S303B, the first network device sends an update request to the second network device.

[0435] In some embodiments, the first network device is the second device in the above embodiments, and the second network device is the first device in the above embodiments. The optional implementation of S303B can be found in the optional implementation of S201 in FIG2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2, which will not be repeated here.

[0436] In some embodiments, the second network device is a UDR.

[0437] S304B, the second network device determines the first data.

[0438] The optional implementation of S304B can be found in the optional implementation of S202 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0439] In some embodiments, the terminals in the second network device management and / or scheduling coordination group perform the communication method.

[0440] In some embodiments, the parameters of the terminals in the second network device management and / or scheduling coordination set are the same.

[0441] 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.

[0442] Figure 3C is an interactive schematic diagram of an information determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3C, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an information determination method, which includes:

[0443] S301C, the first terminal determines the second data.

[0444] The second data includes information on how the first terminal supports and coordinates with other terminals besides the first terminal to work together and share resources.

[0445] The optional implementations of S301C can be found in the optional implementations of S301B in Figure 3B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 3B, which will not be repeated here.

[0446] S302C, the first terminal sends an update request to the first network device.

[0447] In some embodiments, the first network device is the first device in the above embodiments, and the first terminal is the second device in the above embodiments. The optional implementation of S302C can be found in the optional implementation of S201 in FIG2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2, which will not be repeated here.

[0448] S303C, the first network device determines the first data.

[0449] The optional implementation of S303C can be found in the optional implementation of S202 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0450] In some embodiments, the terminals in the first network device management and / or scheduling coordination group perform the communication method.

[0451] In some embodiments, the parameters of the terminals in the first network device management and / or scheduling coordination set are the same.

[0452] 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.

[0453] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure, an exemplary embodiment is provided.

[0454] In this exemplary embodiment, a first terminal is used as an example, designated as a UE. A UE may be unwilling to share all its resources with other UEs in the collaborative set. Sharing resources between UEs can lead to privacy issues. For example, if UEs share their storage / memory, there may be a risk of unauthorized access to personal data. If UEs share their resources (such as battery life or processing power), these resources may be depleted more quickly, impacting UE performance. Sharing resources between different types of UEs can present compatibility issues. For example, UEs with different operating systems or hardware configurations may not be able to fully utilize shared resources. Sharing resources can lead to increased power consumption, resulting in faster battery depletion.

[0455] Resource sharing should be well managed under the control of the resource owner (e.g., user, UE, or operator).

[0456] While User-Oriented Connectivity (UoC) can offer significant advantages such as increased data rates and reduced latency, implementing a reliable UoC resource-sharing management mechanism is crucial. This mechanism should ensure that the sharing of UoC UE resources is based on user consent and does not impair UE performance. Furthermore, it should be designed to prevent excessive power consumption and premature resource depletion.

[0457] UE subscription data includes UoC data stored in the core network data management function. A UE can only be authorized to work in UoC mode after subscribing to UoC services; that is, only UEs that have subscribed to UoC services can be authorized to work in UoC mode.

[0458] UoC data is based on each UE and includes a list of resources to be shared in the UE collaboration set. Each resource is associated with the following parameters:

[0459] -Availability: Whether the resource list can be shared with other UEs in the collaboration set.

[0460] - User ID list: If available, which UEs in the collaboration set can use the resource list.

[0461] - UE Collaboration Set ID List: If available, which UE collaboration sets can share the resource list.

[0462] - DNN list: A list of DNNs that can be shared if available.

[0463] -S-NSSAI list: If available, a list of network slices identified by S-NSSAI that can share resources.

[0464] -PLMN list: Which PLMN resource list can be shared if available.

[0465] - Resource List: Resource types include data rate, latency, power consumption, battery life, power supply type, available processing power, storage / memory, form factor, weight, minimum lifespan, etc. The following resource-specific parameters may be associated with each resource:

[0466] - User ID list: If available, which UEs in the collaboration set can use the resources.

[0467] - UE Collaboration Set ID List: If available, which UE collaboration set resources can be shared.

[0468] - List of DNNs: DNNs that can share resources if available.

[0469] -S-NSSAI list: Which network slice identified by S-NSSAI can be shared, if available.

[0470] -PLMN list: Which PLMN resources can be shared if available.

[0471] - Conditions: Conditions for activating UoC mode, for example:

[0472] - Provides communication between UEs in a collaborative setup.

[0473] - Cable connections can be made between terminals in a collaborative centralized system.

[0474] - Location, where it is located.

[0475] -Time period.

[0476] In some embodiments, UE subscription data includes UoC data, where examples of datasets are shown in Table 2 below.

[0477] Table 2

[0478] In some embodiments, user-defined data is configured based on a subscription in the UE data management function and can be updated via the UE and the network.

[0479] For any UoC data update triggered by the UE or the network, the UoC data parameters are included in the request, and the UoC data will be used for UoC policy authorization, UoC mode activation, and UoC mode deactivation.

[0480] The UE or network NF can contain all parameters in the update request, or it can contain only the modifiable parameters.

[0481] When "Availability" is set to "Available", one or more of the following parameters are also included, which provide input to the network to determine whether to activate UoC mode for the UE:

[0482] - Resource list;

[0483] - List of user IDs;

[0484] - UE collaboration set ID list;

[0485] - List of DNNs;

[0486] -S-NSSAI list;

[0487] -PLMN list;

[0488] -condition.

[0489] When "Availability" is set to "Unavailable", no further parameters are required. When a UoC data update request containing "Availability" set to "Unavailable" is received, the network decides to disable the UE's UoC mode.

[0490] If the update request contains the following resource-specific parameters, it takes precedence over UE-level parameters for resource sharing:

[0491] - User ID list: If available, which UEs in the collaboration set can use the resources;

[0492] - UE Collaboration Set ID List: Which UE collaboration set resources can be shared if available;

[0493] - List of DNNs: DNNs that can share resources if available;

[0494] -S-NSSAI list: Which network slice identified by S-NSSAI can be shared, if available;

[0495] -PLMN list: Which PLMN resources can be shared if available.

[0496] In this embodiment, the introduction of a UE resource management mechanism helps protect user privacy by controlling shared resources and shared objects, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access to personal data. By managing resource allocation such as battery life and processing power, UE performance can be optimized, preventing rapid resource depletion. The resource management mechanism ensures that shared resources are compatible with different types of UEs, thereby maximizing their utilization. By controlling resource sharing, the mechanism helps manage power consumption and prevents rapid battery depletion. This mechanism gives control to resource owners, allowing them to decide how to share their resources, thereby improving user satisfaction and trust. It ensures that resources are not wasted but are used efficiently and effectively, thus improving the overall user experience.

[0497] This disclosure also provides an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the first device in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the second device in any of the above methods.

[0498] 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.

[0499] 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).

[0500] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4A, the first device 401 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4011, a processing module 4012, etc.

[0501] In some embodiments, the processing module 4012 is used to determine first data of the first terminal, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative group other than the first terminal.

[0502] Optionally, the transceiver module 4011 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first device 401 in any of the above methods (e.g., the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first device in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 4012 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the first device 401 in any of the above methods (e.g., other steps besides the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first device in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0503] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together.

[0504] 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.

[0505] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0506] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4B, the second device 402 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4021, a processing module 4022, etc.

[0507] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4021 is configured to send an update request to the first device, wherein the update request is used by the first device to determine first data, the update request includes second data for determining the first data, the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative group other than the first terminal.

[0508] Optionally, the transceiver module 4021 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second device 402 in any of the above methods (e.g., the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second device in S201-S202 and S301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 4022 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the second device 402 in any of the above methods (e.g., other steps besides the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second device in S201-S202 and S301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0509] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together.

[0510] 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.

[0511] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0512] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be a first device, a second device, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the first device in implementing any of the above methods. It can also be a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the second device in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0513] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminals, terminal chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0514] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5102. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5102, the transceiver 5102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., the sending and / or receiving steps in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto), and the processor 5101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., other steps besides sending and / or receiving in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, sending unit, transmitter, sending circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0515] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 5103 to cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 5103 may also be located outside the communication device 5100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuit 5104 is connected to the memory 5103 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 5103 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 5103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 5103 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5101.

[0516] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a first device or a second device, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal, smart terminal, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0517] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 5200 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of the chip 5200 shown in Figure 5B can be referred to, but is not limited thereto.

[0518] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0519] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, the interface circuit 5202 is connected to the memories 5203, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memories 5203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memories 5203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5202 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memories 5203 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5201.

[0520] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., the sending and / or receiving steps in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 5202 performing data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 5201, the chip 5200, the memory 5203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps other than sending and / or receiving in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto).

[0521] 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.

[0522] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0523] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0524] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0525] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0526] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0527] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An information determination method characterized by comprising: The method is performed by a first device and includes: First data of a first terminal is determined, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, wherein the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration group other than the first terminal.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first data is also used to indicate at least one of the following: The first terminal is activated and operates in the first working mode; Deactivate the first terminal to operate in the first working mode; The strategy of authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode.

3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first data includes at least one of the following: First information, the first information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode; The first terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when the first terminal is operating in the first working mode. The first collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal works and shares resources with it when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal. A first network slice list, the first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. A first public terrestrial mobile communication network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the cooperative set besides the first terminal. The first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration group when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. First condition: if the first condition is met, the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

4. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first data includes the first resource list, and the first data further includes at least one of the following: The second terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, cooperate with the first terminal, and share the first resource in the first resource list. The second collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares the first resource in the first resource list. The second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the first resource in the first resource list. The second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the first resource in the first resource list. The second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

5. The method as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The first condition includes at least one of the following: The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is located at a designated location; The current time is within the specified time period.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The determination of the first data of the first terminal includes: Receive an update request sent by a second device, wherein the update request includes second data for determining the first data; The first data is determined based on the update request.

7. The method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second data includes at least one of the following: The second information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode; The third terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. The third collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets in which the first terminal works in the first working mode and collaborates with and shares resources with the first terminal. The third data network name DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The third network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The third PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The second resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration group when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. The second condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

8. The method as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The second data includes the second resource list, and the second data also includes at least one of the following: The fourth terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, cooperate with the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list. The fourth collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works with in the first working mode and that collaborate with and share the second resources in the second resource list; The fourth DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list. The fourth network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list. The fourth PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

9. The method as described in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The second condition includes at least one of the following: The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is located at a designated location; The current time is within the specified time period.

10. An information determination method, characterized in that, The method is performed by a second device and includes: An update request is sent to a first device, wherein the update request is used by the first device to determine first data, the update request includes second data for determining the first data, the first data is used to determine information related to a first working mode of the first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaboration group other than the first terminal.

11. The method as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The first data is also used to indicate at least one of the following: The first terminal is activated and operates in the first working mode; Deactivate the first terminal to operate in the first working mode; The strategy of authorizing the first terminal to work in the first working mode.

12. The method as described in claim 10 or 11, characterized in that, The first data includes at least one of the following: First information, the first information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode; The first terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when the first terminal is operating in the first working mode. The first collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets to which the first terminal works and shares resources with it when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set other than the first terminal. A first network slice list, the first network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. A first public terrestrial mobile communication network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, and to work and share resources with other terminals in the cooperative set besides the first terminal. The first resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration group when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. First condition: if the first condition is met, the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

13. The method as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The first data includes the first resource list, and the first data further includes at least one of the following: The second terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, cooperate with the first terminal, and share the first resource in the first resource list. The second collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works in the first working mode, collaborates with it, and shares the first resource in the first resource list. The second DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the first resource in the first resource list. The second network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the first resource in the first resource list. The second PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, collaborate with other terminals in the collaboration set, and share the first resources in the first resource list.

14. The method as described in claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, The first condition includes at least one of the following: The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is located at a designated location; The current time is within the specified time period.

15. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that, The second data includes at least one of the following: The second information is used to indicate whether the first terminal can work in the first working mode; The third terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in collaboration with and share resources with the first terminal when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. The third collaboration set list includes the identifiers of the collaboration sets in which the first terminal works in the first working mode and collaborates with and shares resources with the first terminal. The third data network name DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The third network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The third PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode and to work collaboratively and share resources with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal. The second resource list includes resource information shared by the first terminal with other terminals in the collaboration group when the first terminal is working in the first working mode. The second condition is met, and the first terminal is allowed to work in the first working mode.

16. The method as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The second data includes the second resource list, and the second data also includes at least one of the following: The fourth terminal list includes the identifiers of terminals that work in the first working mode, cooperate with the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list. The fourth collaboration set list includes the identifiers of collaboration sets that the first terminal works with in the first working mode and that collaborate with and share the second resources in the second resource list; The fourth DNN list includes DNNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list. The fourth network slice list includes network slices that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list. The fourth PLMN list includes PLMNs that allow the first terminal to work in the first working mode, work collaboratively with other terminals in the collaboration set besides the first terminal, and share the second resources in the second resource list.

17. The method as described in claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The second condition includes at least one of the following: The first terminal has a communication connection with other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is connected by a wire to other terminals in the collaborative set besides the first terminal; The first terminal is located at a designated location; The current time is within the specified time period.

18. An information determination method, characterized in that, The first terminal determines the second data, wherein the second data includes information on the first terminal's support for collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals besides the first terminal in the collaborative centralization. The first terminal sends an update request to the first network device, wherein the update request includes second data; The first network device determines the first data based on the second data, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to the first working mode of the first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative group other than the first terminal.

19. An information determination method, characterized in that, The first terminal determines the second data, wherein the second data includes information on the first terminal's support for collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals besides the first terminal in the collaborative centralization. The first terminal sends the second data to the first network device; The first network device sends an update request to the second network device, wherein the update request includes the second data; The second network device determines the first data based on the second data, wherein the first data is used to determine information related to the first working mode of the first terminal, and the first terminal working in the first working mode supports collaborative work and resource sharing with other terminals in the collaborative group other than the first terminal.

20. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, 10 to 17.

21. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a first device and a second device, wherein the first device is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 9, and the second device is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 10 to 17.

22. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device performs the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, 10 to 17.

23. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 9, 10 to 17.

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