Data collection method and apparatus, and device

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of communications, and discloses a data collection method and apparatus, and a device. The data collection method in embodiments of the present application comprises: a terminal receives first configuration information and second configuration information from a network side device, wherein the first configuration information is used for configuring the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is used for configuring the terminal to collect target data; the terminal collects the target data on the basis of the second configuration information; the terminal determines, on the basis of the first configuration information, whether to send first auxiliary information to the network side device, wherein the first auxiliary information is the auxiliary information related to data collection.

Description

Data collection methods, devices and equipment

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411995535.7, filed with the Chinese Patent Office on December 31, 2024, entitled “Data Collection Method, Apparatus and Device”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application belongs to the field of communication technology, specifically relating to a data collection method, apparatus, and device. Background Technology

[0004] In related technologies, network-side devices can be configured to collect data from terminals for various purposes, such as model training, model inference, model monitoring, model selection, and model updating. However, the data collection process performed by the terminal may be affected by its battery level and the buffer area used for data collection. Therefore, reducing the impact of battery level and the buffer area used for data collection on data collection is a problem that needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a data collection method, apparatus, and device that can solve the problem of the impact of terminal power consumption and the terminal's buffer area for data collection on data collection.

[0006] Firstly, a data collection method is provided, including:

[0007] The terminal receives first configuration information and second configuration information from the network-side device; wherein, the first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data;

[0008] The terminal collects the target data according to the second configuration information;

[0009] The terminal determines whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information. The first auxiliary information is auxiliary information related to data collection.

[0010] Secondly, a data collection method is provided, including:

[0011] The network-side device sends the first configuration information and the second configuration information to the terminal.

[0012] The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information related to data collection reported by the terminal, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data.

[0013] Thirdly, a data collection device is provided, comprising:

[0014] A receiving module is configured to receive first configuration information and second configuration information from a network-side device; wherein the first configuration information is configured to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is configured to configure the terminal to collect target data;

[0015] The processing module is used to collect the target data according to the second configuration information;

[0016] The processing module is further configured to determine whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information, wherein the first auxiliary information is auxiliary information related to data collection.

[0017] Fourthly, a data collection device is provided, comprising:

[0018] The sending module is used to send first configuration information and second configuration information to the terminal.

[0019] The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information related to data collection reported by the terminal, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data.

[0020] Fifthly, a data collection apparatus is provided, the apparatus being configured to perform the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or to implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect.

[0021] In a sixth aspect, a terminal is provided, the terminal including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions executable on the processor, the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the method as described in the first aspect.

[0022] Seventhly, a terminal is provided, including a processor and a communication interface;

[0023] The communication interface is used to receive first configuration information and second configuration information from the network-side device; wherein the first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data;

[0024] The processor is used to collect the target data according to the second configuration information;

[0025] The processor is further configured to determine, based on the first configuration information, whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device, wherein the first auxiliary information is auxiliary information related to data collection.

[0026] Eighthly, a network-side device is provided, the network-side device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions executable on the processor, the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the method as described in the second aspect.

[0027] Ninthly, a network-side device is provided, including a processor and a communication interface;

[0028] The communication interface is used to send first configuration information and second configuration information to the terminal.

[0029] The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information related to data collection reported by the terminal, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data.

[0030] In a tenth aspect, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instructions are stored, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect.

[0031] Eleventhly, a wireless communication system is provided, comprising: a terminal and a network-side device, wherein the terminal can be used to perform the steps of the method as described in the first aspect, and the network-side device can be used to perform the steps of the method as described in the second aspect.

[0032] In a twelfth aspect, a chip is provided, the chip including a processor and a communication interface coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to run a program or instructions to implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or to implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect.

[0033] In a thirteenth aspect, a computer program / program product is provided, which is stored in a storage medium and is executed by at least one processor to implement the steps of the data collection method as described in the first aspect, or to implement the steps of the data collection method as described in the second aspect.

[0034] In this embodiment, the terminal receives first configuration information from the network-side device. This first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection. The terminal then sends first auxiliary information, which is data collection-related auxiliary information, to the network-side device based on the first configuration information. Thus, the network-side device can control the terminal to report data collection-related auxiliary information through the first configuration information. This allows the network-side device to reasonably release or suspend configurations used for data collection, or to promptly request and obtain data collected by the terminal. This avoids waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient terminal battery power preventing data reporting, or waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient remaining cache space on the terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a communication system architecture provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of a data collection method provided according to an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figures 3 to 5 are schematic flowcharts of data collection provided according to the embodiments of this application.

[0038] Figure 6 is one of the schematic block diagrams of a data collection device provided according to an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure 7 is a second schematic block diagram of a data collection device provided according to an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Figure 8 is a schematic block diagram of a communication device provided according to an embodiment of this application.

[0041] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure 10 is a schematic block diagram of a network-side device provided according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first" and "second" are generally of the same class, not limited in number; for example, the first object can be one or more. Furthermore, "or" in this application indicates at least one of the connected objects. For example, the scope of protection for "A or B" covers at least three scenarios: Scenario 1: including A but not B; Scenario 2: including B but not A; Scenario 3: including both A and B. In addition, the terms "A and / or B," "at least one of A and B," and "at least one of A or B" also cover at least the above three scenarios. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0045] The term "instruction" in this application can be either a direct instruction (or explicit instruction) or an indirect instruction (or implicit instruction). A direct instruction can be understood as the sender explicitly informing the receiver of specific information, the required operation, or the requested result in the instruction sent. An indirect instruction can be understood as the receiver determining the corresponding information based on the instruction sent by the sender, or making a judgment and determining the required operation or requested result based on the judgment result.

[0046] It is worth noting that the technologies described in this application are not limited to Long Term Evolution (LTE) / LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, but can also be used in other wireless communication systems, such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-carrier Frequency-Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA), or other systems. The terms "system" and "network" in this application are often used interchangeably, and the described technologies can be used with the systems and radio technologies mentioned above, as well as with other systems and radio technologies. The following description describes New Radio (NR) systems for illustrative purposes, and the term NR is used in most of the following description; however, these technologies can also be applied to systems other than NR systems, such as 6th generation (6G) radio systems. th Generation 6G communication system.

[0047] Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a wireless communication system applicable to an embodiment of this application. The wireless communication system includes a terminal 11 and a network-side device 12. The terminal 11 can also be referred to as User Equipment (UE), and can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), handheld computer, netbook, ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), mobile internet device (MID), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) device, robot, wearable device, flight vehicle, vehicle user equipment (VUE), shipboard equipment, pedestrian user equipment (PUE), smart home (home devices with wireless communication capabilities, such as refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, or furniture), game console, personal computer (PC), ATM, or self-service machine, etc. Wearable devices include: smartwatches, smart bracelets, smart headphones, smart glasses, smart jewelry (smart bracelets, smart chains, smart rings, smart necklaces, smart anklets, smart anklets, etc.), smart wristbands, smart clothing, etc. Among these, in-vehicle devices can also be referred to as in-vehicle terminals, in-vehicle controllers, in-vehicle modules, in-vehicle components, in-vehicle chips, or in-vehicle units, etc. It should be noted that the specific type of terminal 11 is not limited in this application embodiment. Network-side equipment 12 may include access network equipment or core network equipment, wherein access network equipment may also be referred to as Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment, radio access network function, or radio access network unit. Access network equipment may include base stations, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) access points (APs), or Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) nodes, etc.Among them, base stations can be referred to as Node B (NB), Evolved Node B (eNB), Next Generation Node B (gNB), New Radio Node B (NR Node B), Access Point, Relay Base Station (RBS), Serving Base Station (SBS), Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Radio Base Station, Radio Transceiver, Basic Service Set (BSS), Extended Service Set (ESS), Home Node B (HNB), Home Evolved Node B, Transmit / Receive Point (TRP), Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) equipment (such as satellite or high altitude platform stations). The term "base station" can be any suitable term in the field, such as "station" or any other appropriate term in the relevant field, as long as the same technical effect is achieved. The term "base station" is not limited to specific technical terms. It should be noted that the embodiments of this application only use the base station in the NR system as an example for introduction, and do not limit the specific type of base station.

[0048] Core network equipment, also known as core network nodes, core network functions, or core network elements, includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: Mobility Management Entity (MME), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), User Plane Function (UPF), Policy Control Function (PCF), Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF), Edge Application Server Discovery Function (EASDF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Unified Data Repository (UDR), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Centralized network configuration (CNC), Network Repository Function (NRF), Network Exposure Function (NEF), Local NEF (L-NEF), and Binding Support. Functions include BSF, Application Function (AF), Location Management Function (LMF), Gateway Mobile Location Centre (GMLC), Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF), and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) equipment (such as satellite or high altitude platform station).It should be noted that the embodiments of this application only use the core network equipment in the NR system as an example for introduction, and do not limit the specific type of core network equipment. If the name of the core network equipment mentioned in the embodiments of this application changes in subsequent protocol versions (e.g., 6G), it is also within the scope of protection of this application.

[0049] Optionally, the core network equipment can be implemented by one or more functional modules in a single device, or by multiple devices working together; this application does not specifically limit this. It is understood that the aforementioned functional modules can be network elements in hardware devices, software functional modules running on dedicated hardware, or virtualized functional modules instantiated on a platform (e.g., a cloud platform).

[0050] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the following explains the artificial intelligence (AI) related to this application.

[0051] Artificial intelligence (AI) has been widely applied in various fields. AI units or AI models can be implemented in various ways, such as neural networks, decision trees, support vector machines, and Bayesian classifiers. The AI ​​unit described in this application embodiment can also be referred to as an AI model, machine learning (ML) model, ML unit, AI structure, AI function, AI characteristic, machine learning model, neural network, neural network function, neural network functionality, etc. Alternatively, the AI ​​unit described in this application embodiment can refer to a processing unit capable of implementing specific algorithms, formulas, processing flows, capabilities, etc., related to AI. Or, the AI ​​unit described in this application embodiment can be a processing method, algorithm, function, module, or unit for a specific dataset. Alternatively, the AI ​​unit described in this application embodiment can be a processing method, algorithm, function, module, or unit running on AI or ML-related hardware such as a graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), tensor processing unit (TPU), or application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). This application embodiment does not specifically limit these aspects. Optionally, the specific dataset includes the input and / or output of the AI ​​unit.

[0052] In the lifecycle management of AI units or AI models, data collection can be conducted for various purposes, such as model training, model inference, model monitoring, model selection, and model updates. Each purpose can be accomplished based on different requirements and potential regulatory implications.

[0053] The current standard discussion focuses on offline models, which do not have latency requirements for the data used in model training. For example, AI-assisted beam management does not have latency requirements for the data used in model training. Currently, it is assumed that the data collection framework is based on the terminal being in a connected state, that is, the terminal will generate relevant data in the connected state. Furthermore, for AI units or AI models deployed on the network side, the terminal reports the collected data to the network side in the connected state.

[0054] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the following describes the network-side data collection related to this application.

[0055] Network-side data collection means that the final node for data use is the network-side device, and how the terminal generates, collects, and reports data also needs to be controlled by the network side. The network side configures the terminal to collect data through the immediate Minimization of Drive Test (MDT) framework and requests the terminal to report the collected data as needed. The terminal stores the collected data in a fixed-size local cache area and reports the collected data based on the network side's requests.

[0056] When the cache area used for data collection is about to be full or has been full, or when the battery is low, the terminal will instruct the network side on its current status (insufficient storage space or low battery), and the network side will control its subsequent data collection-related behaviors.

[0057] It should be noted that when a terminal determines it cannot continue data collection according to the network configuration, it will indicate its current status to the network side in hopes of receiving subsequent network configuration. However, 1) the criteria used by the terminal to determine its inability to collect data, and 2) its behavior when no further network configuration is received, are not standardized. From the terminal's perspective, it cannot promptly release or suspend the data collection configuration to stop data collection in extreme situations (such as insufficient storage space or low battery), resulting in wasted power due to low-latency, low-priority data collection. From the network's perspective, it cannot promptly request the terminal to report the collected data, leading to a waste of resources and data used for data collection.

[0058] The data collection method provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through some embodiments and application scenarios.

[0059] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of a data collection method 200 according to an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 2, the data collection method 200 may include at least some of the following:

[0060] S210, the network-side device sends first configuration information and second configuration information to the terminal; wherein, the first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data;

[0061] S220, the terminal receives the first configuration information and the second configuration information from the network-side device;

[0062] S230, the terminal collects the target data according to the second configuration information;

[0063] S240, the terminal determines whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information, wherein the first auxiliary information is auxiliary information related to data collection.

[0064] It should be understood that Figure 2 illustrates the steps or operations of the data collection method 200, but these steps or operations are merely examples, and other operations or variations of the operations shown in Figure 2 may also be performed in this application.

[0065] In this embodiment of the application, the network-side device can control the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection through the first configuration information. This can help the network-side device to reasonably release or suspend the configuration used for data collection, or to promptly request and obtain the data collected by the terminal. This avoids the waste of data and resources used for data collection caused by insufficient terminal power preventing the collected data from being reported, or the waste of data and resources used for data collection caused by insufficient remaining cache area of ​​the terminal preventing the collected data from being stored.

[0066] The second configuration information described in this application embodiment can be a data collection configuration.

[0067] The data collection described in the embodiments of this application can also be replaced with or referred to as data acquisition, and this application does not limit it in this way.

[0068] Optionally, the first assistance information can be carried by a UEAssistanceInformation message.

[0069] Optionally, the first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information for the collection of data reported by the terminal, including:

[0070] The first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for data collection corresponding to the target data.

[0071] It is understood that the first configuration information can be applied to auxiliary information for configuring terminal-reported data collection without distinguishing data types, or the first configuration information can also be applied to auxiliary information for configuring terminal-reported target data collection. Optionally, data types can be distinguished by data application use cases, data services, and data sources.

[0072] For example, data types can correspond to AI-based beam management, AI-based CSI compression, and AI-based mobility enhancement, etc.

[0073] It is understandable that, when the network side is configured with second configuration information for AI-based beam management and AI-based mobility enhancement data collection, the first configuration information can be used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for data collection that does not distinguish between data types; or, the first configuration information can also be used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for AI-based beam management data collection and / or auxiliary information for AI-based mobility enhancement data collection.

[0074] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following:

[0075] Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of the target data;

[0076] Duration of the first timer;

[0077] Duration of the second timer;

[0078] First battery level threshold;

[0079] Second power threshold;

[0080] First duration;

[0081] Second duration;

[0082] Cache threshold.

[0083] Optionally, the first configuration information includes permission to report auxiliary information related to target data collection, so that the network-side device can control the terminal to report auxiliary information related to target data collection by granting permission to do so.

[0084] Optionally, the permission to report auxiliary information related to target data collection can occupy 1 bit, where a value of 0 or 1 indicates that the terminal is allowed to report auxiliary information related to target data collection. Alternatively, the permission to report auxiliary information related to target data collection can be a Boolean data type.

[0085] Optionally, the first configuration information includes the duration of the first timer, wherein the first timer is used to control the release or suspension of the second configuration information. For example, if the first timer times out, the terminal releases or suspends the second configuration information.

[0086] Optionally, the first configuration information includes the duration of the second timer, wherein the second timer is used to control the restoration of the second configuration information. For example, if the terminal suspends the second configuration information and the second timer times out, the terminal restores the second configuration information.

[0087] Optionally, the first power threshold can be represented as: 1. absolute power value; 2. percentage of the maximum power value.

[0088] Optionally, the second power threshold can be represented as: 1. absolute power value; 2. percentage of the maximum power value.

[0089] Optionally, the first configuration information includes the first duration, wherein the first duration is used to determine that the battery is insufficient. For example, if the battery level remains below a first battery threshold during the first duration, or if the battery level is always less than or equal to the first battery threshold during the first duration, the terminal determines that the battery is insufficient.

[0090] Optionally, the first configuration information includes the second duration, wherein the second duration is used to determine that the battery is sufficient. For example, if the battery level remains higher than a second battery threshold during the second duration, or if the battery level is always greater than or equal to the second battery threshold during the second duration, the terminal determines that the battery is sufficient.

[0091] Optionally, the cache threshold can be expressed as: 1. the absolute value of the remaining cache area size; 2. the absolute value of the used cache area size; 3. the percentage of cache area size occupied.

[0092] The suspension of the second configuration information described in this application embodiment can also be referred to as or replaced with paused second configuration information.

[0093] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned S240 may specifically include:

[0094] The terminal determines whether the battery level and / or data collection buffer area is insufficient based on the first configuration information;

[0095] If the terminal determines that the battery is low and / or the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the terminal determines to send the first auxiliary information to the network-side device.

[0096] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0097] If the terminal determines that the battery is low and / or the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the terminal sends the first auxiliary information to the network-side device;

[0098] The first auxiliary information includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following:

[0099] The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status.

[0100] The second indication information is used to indicate power information (such as absolute power or power percentage compared to peak value);

[0101] The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area;

[0102] The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection (such as the percentage of the remaining cache area or the absolute value of the remaining cache area);

[0103] First, collect preference information;

[0104] Third duration;

[0105] Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to release the second configuration information, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to suspend the second configuration information;

[0106] The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data.

[0107] In this embodiment, when the terminal determines that the battery is insufficient and / or the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the terminal sends first auxiliary information to the network-side device according to the first configuration information. The first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: first indication information, second indication information, third indication information, fourth indication information, third duration, and first data collection preference information. This allows the network-side device to reasonably release or suspend the configuration used for data collection, or to promptly request and obtain the data collected by the terminal. This avoids the waste of data and resources used for data collection caused by insufficient battery power, or the waste of data and resources used for data collection caused by insufficient remaining buffer area of ​​the terminal.

[0108] In some implementations, when the terminal determines that the battery is low, the first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: the first indication information, the second indication information, the first data collection preference information, and the third duration.

[0109] In some implementations, when the terminal determines that the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: the third indication information, the fourth indication information, the first data collection preference information, and the third duration.

[0110] In some implementations, when the terminal determines that both the battery level and the data collection buffer area are insufficient, the first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: the first indication information, the second indication information, the third indication information, the fourth indication information, the first data collection preference information, and the third duration.

[0111] Optionally, the first indication information may occupy 1 bit; wherein, a value of 0 or 1 is used to indicate insufficient power.

[0112] Optionally, the third indication information may occupy 1 bit; wherein, a value of 0 or 1 is used to indicate that the data collection buffer area is insufficient.

[0113] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to release the second configuration information. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to release the second configuration information to avoid wasting power due to the terminal continuously collecting data for the second configuration information configuration when the power is insufficient, or to avoid wasting resources due to the terminal continuously collecting data for the second configuration information configuration when the cache area for data collection is insufficient.

[0114] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to suspend the second configuration information. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to suspend the second configuration information to avoid wasting power due to the terminal continuously collecting data for the second configuration information configuration when the power is insufficient, or to avoid wasting resources due to the terminal continuously collecting data for the second configuration information configuration when the cache area for data collection is insufficient.

[0115] For example, the third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data. Upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can instruct the terminal to release or suspend the second configuration information after the third duration. This avoids wasting power due to the terminal continuously collecting data for the second configuration information when the battery is low, or wasting resources due to the terminal continuously collecting data for the second configuration information when the buffer area for data collection is insufficient. Alternatively, upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can request the target data collected by the terminal within the third duration. This avoids the terminal being unable to report target data due to low battery, or the terminal being unable to continuously collect new target data due to insufficient buffer area.

[0116] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the battery level and / or data collection buffer area is insufficient based on the first configuration information, including:

[0117] If the terminal's battery level is less than or equal to the first battery threshold, or if the terminal's battery level is consistently less than or equal to the first battery threshold within the first duration, the terminal determines that its battery is insufficient; or, the terminal determines that its battery is insufficient based on its own battery usage.

[0118] And / or,

[0119] If the remaining cache area for data collection on the terminal is less than or equal to the cache threshold, or if the used cache area for data collection on the terminal is greater than or equal to the cache threshold, the terminal determines that the cache area for data collection is insufficient, or the terminal determines that the cache area for data collection is insufficient based on the cache area usage for data collection.

[0120] The insufficient power mentioned in this application embodiment can be understood as low power, that is, the current power is insufficient to collect data while ensuring normal communication, or the current power is insufficient to collect data.

[0121] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0122] If the first timer is not running, the terminal starts the first timer.

[0123] Optionally, the start condition for the first timer includes that the terminal has sent the first auxiliary information to the network-side device.

[0124] In this embodiment, if the terminal determines that the battery level and / or the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the terminal sends first auxiliary information to the network-side device according to the first configuration information, and the terminal starts a first timer after sending the first auxiliary information, or the terminal starts the first timer when sending the first auxiliary information.

[0125] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0126] While the first timer is running, if the terminal has reported the collected target data to the network-side device, if the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information, or if the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information, or if the terminal receives a Radio Resource Control (RRC) release message from the network-side device, the terminal stops the first timer.

[0127] Optionally, the stopping conditions for the first timer include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: the terminal has reported the collected target data to the network-side device; the terminal has received an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information; the terminal has received an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information; and the terminal has received an RRC release message from the network-side device.

[0128] In some implementations, if the first auxiliary information is sent when the terminal determines that the battery is low, the stopping conditions of the first timer include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information, the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information, and the terminal receives an RRC release message from the network-side device.

[0129] In some implementations, if the first auxiliary information is sent when the terminal determines that the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the stopping conditions of the first timer include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: the terminal has reported the collected target data to the network-side device, the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information, the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information, and the terminal receives an RRC release message from the network-side device.

[0130] In some implementations, if the first auxiliary information is sent when the terminal determines that both the battery level and the data collection buffer area are insufficient, the stopping conditions of the first timer include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: the terminal has reported the collected target data to the network-side device; the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information; the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information; and the terminal receives an RRC release message from the network-side device.

[0131] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0132] If the first timer times out, or if the remaining buffer size of the data collection on the terminal is zero, the terminal releases or suspends the second configuration information and stops collecting the target data, or the terminal stops collecting the target data.

[0133] In this embodiment, if the first timer times out, or if the remaining buffer size of the terminal's data collection is zero, the terminal releases or suspends the second configuration information and stops collecting the target data, or the terminal stops collecting the target data. The terminal can release the data collection configuration or pause data collection according to the first timer, thereby reducing the risk of being unable to perform normal communication services other than data collection due to power failure caused by data collection, and avoiding the waste of air interface resources caused by the data collection buffer being full and unable to continue collecting.

[0134] In some implementations, if the first auxiliary information is sent when the terminal determines that the battery is low, the terminal releases or suspends the second configuration information and stops collecting target data when the first timer times out.

[0135] In some implementations, if the first auxiliary information is sent when the terminal determines that the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the terminal releases the second configuration information and stops collecting the target data when the first timer times out; or, if the size of the remaining buffer area for data collection of the terminal is zero, the terminal stops collecting the target data.

[0136] In some embodiments, when the terminal stops the first timer, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0137] The terminal stops collecting the target data; or...

[0138] The terminal releases the second configuration information and stops collecting the target data.

[0139] In this embodiment, when the terminal stops the first timer, the terminal stops collecting target data; alternatively, the terminal releases the second configuration information and stops collecting target data. The terminal can release the data collection configuration or stop data collection based on the stop time of the first timer, thereby reducing the risk of being unable to perform normal communication services other than data collection due to power failure caused by data collection. Alternatively, it avoids wasting air interface resources due to the data collection buffer being full and unable to continue collection.

[0140] In some embodiments, when the terminal suspends the second configuration information, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0141] The terminal confirms that the battery is sufficiently charged.

[0142] The terminal sends second auxiliary information to the network-side device;

[0143] The second auxiliary information includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following:

[0144] The fifth indicator is used to indicate that the battery is fully charged.

[0145] The sixth indicator information is used to indicate power information (such as absolute power or power percentage compared to peak value);

[0146] The second data collection focuses on preference information;

[0147] Fourth duration;

[0148] The second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to have the second configuration information restored.

[0149] The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to resume the collection of the target data.

[0150] In this embodiment, when the terminal suspends the second configuration information, if the terminal determines that the battery is sufficient (the terminal is being charged), the terminal sends second auxiliary information to the network-side device. The second auxiliary information includes at least one of the fifth instruction information, the sixth instruction information, and the second data collection preference information, thereby enabling the network-side device to promptly resume the collection of the target data based on the second auxiliary information.

[0151] Optionally, the second auxiliary information can be carried by a UEAssistanceInformation message.

[0152] Optionally, the fifth indication information may occupy 1 bit; wherein, a value of 0 or 1 is used to indicate that the power is sufficient.

[0153] For example, the second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal prefers to have the second configuration information restored. When the network-side device obtains the second data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to restore the second configuration information, thereby configuring the time for the terminal to restore data collection.

[0154] For example, the fourth duration is used to indicate the time when the terminal tends to resume the collection of target data. When the network-side device obtains the fourth duration, it can instruct the terminal to configure itself to resume the collection of target data after the fourth duration.

[0155] In some embodiments, the terminal determines that the battery is sufficiently charged, including:

[0156] If the terminal's battery level is greater than or equal to the second battery threshold, or if the terminal's battery level is greater than or equal to the second battery threshold within the second duration, the terminal determines that it has sufficient battery power; or...

[0157] The terminal determines that it has sufficient power based on its own power usage.

[0158] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0159] If the second timer is not running, the terminal starts the second timer.

[0160] Optionally, the start condition for the second timer includes that the terminal has sent the second auxiliary information to the network-side device (e.g., the second auxiliary information is sent when the terminal determines that the battery is sufficient).

[0161] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0162] If the terminal receives reconfigured second configuration information from the network-side device while the second timer is running, or if the terminal receives an instruction to restore the second configuration information from the network-side device, the terminal stops the second timer.

[0163] Optionally, the stopping conditions for the second timer include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following:

[0164] The terminal receives the reconfigured second configuration information from the network-side device, and the terminal receives an instruction to restore the second configuration information from the network-side device.

[0165] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0166] If the second timer times out, the terminal restores the second configuration information and collects the target data.

[0167] In this embodiment, when the terminal suspends the second configuration information and the second timer times out, the terminal restores the second configuration information and collects the target data. The terminal can restore the data collection configuration or resume data collection according to the second timer, so that the network-side device can obtain the data collected by the terminal in a timely manner.

[0168] In some embodiments, when the terminal stops the second timer, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0169] The terminal collects the target data according to the reconfigured second configuration information; or,

[0170] The terminal restores the second configuration information and collects the target data.

[0171] In this embodiment, when the terminal stops the second timer, the terminal collects target data according to the reconfigured second configuration information, or the terminal restores the second configuration information and collects target data. The terminal can restore the data collection configuration or resume data collection according to the stop time of the second timer, so that the network-side device can obtain the data collected by the terminal in a timely manner.

[0172] In this embodiment, the network-side device (gNB) can configure the terminal to report data collection-related information and low battery status when the battery is low using the first configuration information. This allows the network-side device (gNB) to release the data collection configuration or suspend data collection based on the first auxiliary information reported by the terminal. If the network-side device (gNB) does not release the data collection configuration or suspend data collection, the terminal can release the data collection configuration or suspend data collection independently based on the first configuration information, thereby reducing the risk of being unable to perform normal services other than data collection due to power failure caused by data collection.

[0173] In this embodiment, the network-side device (such as a gNB) can configure the terminal to report data collection-related information and cache insufficiency status when the remaining cache area is insufficient. This allows the network-side device (such as a gNB) to release the data collection configuration or suspend data collection, or actively request data collection results based on the first auxiliary information reported by the terminal. If the network-side device (such as a gNB) does not release the data collection configuration, suspend data collection, or request data results, the terminal can autonomously release the data collection configuration or suspend data collection according to the configuration, thereby reducing the risk of being unable to perform normal services other than data collection due to power failure caused by data collection.

[0174] In some embodiments, the data collection method 200 further includes:

[0175] The terminal receives a data collection reporting request from the network-side device;

[0176] The terminal reports the collected target data to the network-side device;

[0177] The target data is used by the network-side device to train the AI ​​unit.

[0178] The AI ​​unit described in this application embodiment may also be referred to as an AI module, AI model / AI unit, ML model, ML unit, AI structure, AI function, AI characteristic, neural network, neural network function, neural network functionality, etc. Alternatively, the AI ​​unit described in this application may refer to a processing unit capable of implementing specific algorithms, formulas, processing flows, capabilities, etc. related to AI. Alternatively, the AI ​​unit described in this application may be a processing method, algorithm, function, module, or unit for a specific dataset. Alternatively, the AI ​​unit described in this application may be a processing method, algorithm, function, module, or unit running on AI / ML related hardware such as GPU, NPU, TPU, and ASIC. This application does not specifically limit these aspects. Optionally, the specific dataset includes data related to the AI ​​unit input or data related to the AI ​​unit output.

[0179] The AI ​​unit identifier described in this application embodiment may be an AI module identifier, an AI structure identifier, an AI parameter identifier, an AI algorithm identifier, or an identifier of a specific dataset associated with the AI ​​unit described in this application, or an identifier of a specific scenario, environment, channel characteristics, or device related to the AI ​​unit described in this application, or an identifier of a function, characteristic, capability, or module related to the AI ​​unit described in this application. This application does not make any specific limitations on these.

[0180] The technical solution of this application is described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0181] Example 1: Taking the terminal reporting data collection status when the battery is low as an example.

[0182] In this embodiment, the gNB can configure the UE to report data collection-related information and low battery status when the battery is low through the first configuration information, so that the gNB releases the data collection configuration or suspends data collection according to the first auxiliary information reported by the UE; if the gNB does not release the data collection configuration or suspend data collection, the terminal can release the data collection configuration or suspend data collection independently according to the configuration, thereby reducing the risk of being unable to perform normal services other than data collection due to power failure caused by data collection.

[0183] It should be noted that the data collection configuration can correspond to the second configuration information mentioned above.

[0184] As shown in Figure 3, Embodiment 1 may specifically include some or all of S1-0 to S1-10.

[0185] S1-0.gNB sends data collection configuration to UE.

[0186] S1-1.gNB sends the first configuration information to the UE;

[0187] The first configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0188] Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of target data;

[0189] Duration of the first timer;

[0190] Duration of the second timer;

[0191] First battery level threshold (which can be expressed as: 1. absolute battery level; 2. percentage of maximum battery level);

[0192] The second battery threshold (can be expressed as: 1. absolute battery value; 2. percentage of maximum battery value);

[0193] First duration;

[0194] Second duration.

[0195] S1-2. Based on the data collection configuration, the UE performs measurements and collects target data, and stores the target data locally.

[0196] S1-3. Based on the first configuration information (when the UE's battery level is less than or equal to the first battery level threshold) or the UE implementation, the UE determines that its data collection status is a low battery state (i.e., insufficient battery). The UE sends first auxiliary information to the gNB to indicate that its current battery level for data collection is low, and starts the first timer.

[0197] The first auxiliary information may include at least one of the following:

[0198] The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status.

[0199] The second indication information is used to indicate power information (such as absolute power or power percentage compared to peak value);

[0200] First, collect preference information;

[0201] Third duration;

[0202] Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the UE prefers to have the data collection configuration released, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the UE prefers to have the data collection configuration suspended;

[0203] The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the UE tends to stop collecting the target data.

[0204] Optionally, the third duration is used to assist the network side in determining the time when the terminal stops collecting data.

[0205] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to release the data collection configuration. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to release the data collection configuration to avoid wasting power due to the terminal continuing to perform the configured data collection when the power is low.

[0206] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to suspend the data collection configuration. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to suspend the data collection configuration to avoid wasting power due to the terminal continuously performing the configured data collection when the power is low.

[0207] For example, the third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data. Upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can instruct the terminal to release or suspend the data collection configuration after the third duration, avoiding power waste caused by the terminal continuously collecting the configured data when the battery is low. Alternatively, upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can request the target data collected by the terminal within the third duration, preventing the terminal from being unable to report the target data when the battery is low.

[0208] Optionally, the first assistance information can be carried by a UEAssistanceInformation message.

[0209] S1-4.gNB retransmits (or releases / suspends) data collection configuration to UE.

[0210] S1-5. UE stops the first timer.

[0211] S1-6. If the first timer expires, the UE releases the data collection configuration and stops collecting the target data, or suspends or pauses the data collection configuration.

[0212] Specifically, if the data collection configuration is suspended, execute S1-7 to S1-10 as follows.

[0213] S1-7. Based on the first configuration information (when the UE's battery level is greater than or equal to the second battery threshold) or the UE implementation, the UE continuously determines whether it is in a low battery state. If the UE exits the low battery state (i.e., the battery is sufficient), the UE sends second auxiliary information to the gNB to indicate that it currently has sufficient battery for data collection or expects to resume the collection of the target data, and starts the second timer.

[0214] The second auxiliary information may include at least one of the following:

[0215] The fifth indicator is used to indicate that the battery is fully charged.

[0216] The sixth indicator information is used to indicate power information (such as absolute power or power percentage compared to peak value);

[0217] The second data collection focuses on preference information;

[0218] Fourth duration;

[0219] The second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the UE prefers to have its data collection configuration restored.

[0220] The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the UE tends to resume the collection of the target data.

[0221] Optionally, the second assistance information can be carried by a UEAssistanceInformation message.

[0222] Optionally, the fourth duration is used to assist the network side in configuring the terminal to resume data collection.

[0223] S1-8.gNB resends (or restores) the data collection configuration to the UE or reconfigures the data collection configuration.

[0224] S1-9. The UE stops the second timer and resumes the collection of target data.

[0225] S1-10. If the second timer expires, the UE automatically restores the data collection configuration and collects the target data.

[0226] Example 2: Taking the UE reporting data collection status when the buffer area is insufficient as an example.

[0227] In this embodiment, the gNB can configure the UE to report data collection-related information and cache insufficiency status when the remaining cache area is insufficient, based on the first configuration information. This allows the gNB to release the data collection configuration / suspend data collection or actively request data collection results based on the first auxiliary information reported by the UE. If the gNB does not release the data collection configuration / suspend data collection / request data results, the terminal can release the data collection configuration / suspend data collection independently based on the configuration, thereby reducing the risk of being unable to perform normal services other than data collection due to power failure caused by data collection.

[0228] It should be noted that the data collection configuration can correspond to the second configuration information mentioned above.

[0229] As shown in Figure 4, Embodiment 2 may specifically include some or all of S2-0 to S2-6.

[0230] S2-0.gNB sends data collection configuration to UE.

[0231] S2-1.gNB sends the first configuration information to the UE;

[0232] The first configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0233] Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of target data;

[0234] Duration of the first timer;

[0235] Cache threshold.

[0236] Optionally, the cache threshold can be expressed as: 1. the absolute value of the remaining cache area size; 2. the absolute value of the used cache area size; 3. the percentage of cache area size occupied.

[0237] S2-2. Based on the data collection configuration, the UE performs measurements and collects target data, and stores the target data.

[0238] S2-3. Based on the first configuration information (the UE's remaining buffer area is less than or equal to the buffer threshold, or the UE's used buffer area is greater than or equal to the buffer threshold) or the UE implementation, the UE determines that its data collection situation is characterized by insufficient buffer area. The UE sends first auxiliary information to the gNB to indicate its current insufficient buffer area for data collection and starts the first timer.

[0239] The first auxiliary information may include at least one of the following:

[0240] The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area;

[0241] The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection (such as the percentage of the remaining cache area or the absolute value of the remaining cache area);

[0242] First, collect preference information;

[0243] Third duration;

[0244] Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the UE prefers to have the data collection configuration released, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the UE prefers to have the data collection configuration suspended;

[0245] The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the UE tends to stop collecting the target data.

[0246] Optionally, the first assistance information can be carried through UEAssistanceInformation.

[0247] Optionally, the third duration is used to assist the network side in determining the time when the terminal stops collecting data.

[0248] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to release the data collection configuration. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to release the data collection configuration to avoid wasting resources due to the terminal continuing to perform the data collection configuration when there is insufficient buffer area for data collection.

[0249] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to suspend the data collection configuration. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to suspend the data collection configuration to avoid wasting resources due to the terminal continuously performing the data collection configuration when there is insufficient buffer area for data collection.

[0250] For example, the third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data. Upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can instruct the terminal to release or suspend the data collection configuration after the third duration, avoiding resource waste caused by the terminal continuously collecting the configured data when the buffer area for data collection is insufficient. Alternatively, upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can request the target data collected by the terminal within the third duration, avoiding the terminal being unable to continuously collect new target data when the buffer area is insufficient.

[0251] S2-4.gNB requests data collection results from the UE, such as through a UEInformationResponse message.

[0252] S2-5. The UE sends the collected target data to the gNB and stops the first timer. Optionally, the UE stops collecting the target data.

[0253] S2-6. If the first timer times out, or the remaining buffer area size of the UE is zero, the UE stops measuring and storing the target data.

[0254] Example 3: Taking the UE reporting data collection status when the buffer area is insufficient as an example.

[0255] In this embodiment, the gNB can configure the UE to report data collection-related information and cache insufficiency status when the remaining cache area is insufficient, based on the first configuration information. This allows the gNB to release the data collection configuration / suspend data collection or actively request data collection results based on the first auxiliary information reported by the UE. If the gNB does not release the data collection configuration / suspend data collection / request data results, the terminal can release the data collection configuration / suspend data collection independently based on the configuration, thereby reducing the risk of being unable to perform normal services other than data collection due to power failure caused by data collection.

[0256] It should be noted that the data collection configuration can correspond to the second configuration information mentioned above.

[0257] As shown in Figure 5, Embodiment 3 may specifically include some or all of S3-0 to S3-6.

[0258] S3-0.gNB sends data collection configuration to UE.

[0259] S3-1.gNB sends the first configuration information to the UE;

[0260] The first configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0261] Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of target data;

[0262] Duration of the first timer;

[0263] Cache threshold.

[0264] Optionally, the cache threshold can be expressed as: 1. the absolute value of the remaining cache area size; 2. the absolute value of the used cache area size; 3. the percentage of cache area size occupied.

[0265] S3-2. Based on the data collection configuration, the UE performs measurements and collects target data, and stores the target data.

[0266] S3-3. Based on the first configuration information (the UE's remaining buffer area is less than or equal to the buffer threshold, or the UE's used buffer area is greater than or equal to the buffer threshold) or UE implementation, the UE determines that its data collection situation is characterized by insufficient buffer area. The UE sends first auxiliary information to the gNB to indicate its current insufficient buffer area for data collection and starts the first timer.

[0267] The first auxiliary information may include at least one of the following:

[0268] The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area;

[0269] The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection (such as the percentage of the remaining cache area or the absolute value of the remaining cache area);

[0270] First, collect preference information;

[0271] Third duration;

[0272] Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the UE prefers to have the data collection configuration released, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the UE prefers to have the data collection configuration suspended;

[0273] The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the UE tends to stop collecting the target data.

[0274] Optionally, the first assistance information can be carried by a UEAssistanceInformation message.

[0275] Optionally, the third duration is used to assist the network side in determining the time when the terminal stops collecting data.

[0276] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to release the data collection configuration. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to release the data collection configuration to avoid wasting resources due to the terminal continuing to perform the data collection configuration when there is insufficient buffer area for data collection.

[0277] For example, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the terminal to suspend the data collection configuration. When the network-side device obtains the first data collection preference information, it can instruct the terminal to suspend the data collection configuration to avoid wasting resources due to the terminal continuously performing the data collection configuration when there is insufficient buffer area for data collection.

[0278] For example, the third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data. Upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can instruct the terminal to release or suspend the data collection configuration after the third duration, avoiding resource waste caused by the terminal continuously collecting the configured data when the buffer area for data collection is insufficient. Alternatively, upon acquiring the third duration, the network-side device can request the target data collected by the terminal within the third duration, avoiding the terminal being unable to continuously collect new target data when the buffer area is insufficient.

[0279] S3-4.gNB retransmits (releases / suspends) data collection configuration to UE.

[0280] S3-5. The UE stops the first timer, releases the data collection configuration, and stops or pauses the collection of target data.

[0281] S3-6. If the first timer expires, the UE releases the data collection configuration and stops collecting the target data.

[0282] The data collection method provided in this application can be executed by a data collection device. This application uses an example of a data collection device executing the data collection method to illustrate the data collection device provided in this application.

[0283] This application provides a data collection device. As an example, the data collection device may be a communication device or a component within a communication device, such as a chip. The communication device may be a terminal, a network-side device, or a server, etc. Exemplarily, the terminal may include, but is not limited to, the type of terminal 11 listed above, and the network-side device may include, but is not limited to, the type of network-side device 12 listed above. This application does not impose specific limitations.

[0284] The data collection device includes a receiving module, a transmitting module, and a processing module. These modules can be implemented in software or hardware. When implemented in hardware, the processing module can be implemented by a processor. For example, the processor can include general-purpose processors, special-purpose processors, etc., such as central processing units (CPUs), microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), artificial intelligence (AI) processors, graphics processing units (GPUs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), network processors (NPs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, gate circuits, transistors, discrete hardware components, etc. The receiving and transmitting modules can be implemented by a communication interface, which can include one or more of the following: transceivers, pins, circuits, buses, radio frequency units, etc.

[0285] Specifically, referring to Figure 6, when the data collection device is a terminal or a component within a terminal, the data collection device 300 includes:

[0286] The receiving module 301 is used to receive first configuration information and second configuration information from the network-side device; wherein, the first configuration information is used to configure the data collection device 300 to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is used to configure the data collection device 300 to collect target data;

[0287] Processing module 302 is used to collect the target data according to the second configuration information;

[0288] The processing module 302 is further configured to determine whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information, wherein the first auxiliary information is auxiliary information related to data collection.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information for the collection of data reported by the terminal, including:

[0290] The first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for data collection corresponding to the target data.

[0291] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0292] Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of the target data;

[0293] The duration of the first timer, wherein the first timer is used to control the release or suspension of the second configuration information;

[0294] The duration of the second timer, wherein the second timer is used to control the recovery of the second configuration information;

[0295] First battery level threshold;

[0296] Second power threshold;

[0297] The first duration is used to determine that the battery is low;

[0298] The second duration is used to determine that the battery is fully charged;

[0299] Cache threshold.

[0300] In some embodiments, the processing module 302 is specifically used for:

[0301] Determine whether the power and / or data collection cache area is insufficient based on the first configuration information;

[0302] If the data collection device 300 determines that the power is insufficient and / or the data collection buffer area is insufficient, it determines to send the first auxiliary information to the network-side device;

[0303] The data collection device 300 further includes:

[0304] The sending module 303 is used to send the first auxiliary information to the network-side device;

[0305] The first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following:

[0306] The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status.

[0307] The second indication information is used to indicate battery level information;

[0308] The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area;

[0309] The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection;

[0310] First, collect preference information;

[0311] Third duration;

[0312] Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the data collection device 300 to prefer releasing the second configuration information, or the first data collection preference information is used to instruct the data collection device 300 to prefer suspending the second configuration information;

[0313] The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the data collection device 300 tends to stop collecting the target data.

[0314] In some embodiments, the processing module 302 is specifically used for:

[0315] If the battery level of the data collection device 300 is less than or equal to the first battery threshold, or if the battery level of the data collection device 300 is consistently less than or equal to the first battery threshold within the first duration, the battery level is determined to be insufficient; or, the battery level is determined to be insufficient based on the battery usage of the data collection device 300; or...

[0316] And / or,

[0317] If the remaining cache area of ​​the data collection device 300 is less than or equal to the cache threshold, or if the used cache area of ​​the data collection device 300 is greater than or equal to the cache threshold, it is determined that the cache area of ​​the data collection is insufficient, or the cache area of ​​the data collection is determined to be insufficient based on the usage of the cache area of ​​the data collection.

[0318] In some embodiments, if the first timer is not running, the processing module 302 is also used to start the first timer.

[0319] In some embodiments, when the first timer is running, if the data collection device 300 has reported the collected target data to the network-side device, if the data collection device 300 receives an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information, or if the data collection device 300 receives an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information, or if the data collection device 300 receives a Radio Resource Control (RRC) release message from the network-side device, the processing module 302 is further configured to stop the first timer;

[0320] If the first timer times out, or if the size of the remaining buffer area for data collection in the data collection device 300 is zero, the processing module 302 is further configured to release or suspend the second configuration information and stop the collection of the target data, or the processing module 302 is further configured to stop the collection of the target data.

[0321] In some embodiments, when the data collection device 300 stops the first timer, the processing module 302 is further configured to stop the collection of the target data; or,

[0322] The processing module 302 is also used to release the second configuration information and stop the collection of the target data.

[0323] In some embodiments, when the data collection device 300 suspends the second configuration information, the processing module 302 is further configured to determine that the power is sufficient;

[0324] The sending module 303 is also used to send second auxiliary information to the network-side device;

[0325] The second auxiliary information includes at least one of the following:

[0326] The fifth indicator is used to indicate that the battery is fully charged.

[0327] The sixth indicator is used to indicate battery level information;

[0328] The second data collection focuses on preference information;

[0329] Fourth duration;

[0330] The second data collection preference information is used to instruct the data collection device 300 to be inclined to restore the second configuration information;

[0331] The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the data collection device 300 tends to resume the collection of the target data.

[0332] In some embodiments, the processing module 302 is specifically used for:

[0333] If the battery level of the data collection device 300 is greater than or equal to the second battery threshold, or if the battery level of the data collection device 300 is consistently greater than or equal to the second battery threshold during the second duration, then the battery level is determined to be sufficient; or...

[0334] The battery level is determined to be sufficient based on the battery usage of the data collection device 300.

[0335] In some embodiments, if the second timer is not running, the processing module 302 is also used to start the second timer.

[0336] In some embodiments, when the second timer is running, if the data collection device 300 receives the reconfigured second configuration information from the network-side device, or if the data collection device 300 receives an instruction to restore the second configuration information from the network-side device, the processing module 302 is further configured to stop the second timer.

[0337] If the second timer times out, the processing module 302 is also used to restore the second configuration information and collect the target data.

[0338] In some embodiments, when the data collection device 300 stops the second timer, the processing module 302 is further configured to collect the target data according to the reconfigured second configuration information; or,

[0339] The processing module 302 is also used to restore the second configuration information and collect the target data.

[0340] Specifically, referring to Figure 7, when the data collection device is a network-side device or a component within a network-side device, the data collection device 400 includes:

[0341] The sending module 401 is used to send first configuration information and second configuration information to the terminal.

[0342] The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information related to data collection reported by the terminal, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data.

[0343] In some embodiments, the first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information for the collection of data reported by the terminal, including:

[0344] The first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for data collection corresponding to the target data.

[0345] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0346] Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of the target data;

[0347] The duration of the first timer, wherein the first timer is used to control the release or suspension of the second configuration information;

[0348] The duration of the second timer, wherein the second timer is used to control the recovery of the second configuration information;

[0349] First battery level threshold;

[0350] Second power threshold;

[0351] The first duration is used to determine that the battery is low;

[0352] The second duration is used to determine that the battery is fully charged;

[0353] Cache threshold.

[0354] In some embodiments, the data collection device 400 further includes:

[0355] The receiving module 402 is used to receive first auxiliary information from the terminal;

[0356] The first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following:

[0357] The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status.

[0358] The second indication information is used to indicate battery level information;

[0359] The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area;

[0360] The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection;

[0361] First, collect preference information;

[0362] Third duration;

[0363] Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to release the second configuration information, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to suspend the second configuration information;

[0364] The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data.

[0365] In some embodiments, the conditions for activating the first timer include that the terminal has sent the first auxiliary information to the data collection device 400;

[0366] The stopping conditions for the first timer include at least one of the following: the terminal has reported the collected target data to the data collection device 400; the terminal has received an instruction from the data collection device 400 to suspend or release the second configuration information; the terminal has received an instruction from the data collection device 400 to release the first configuration information; and the terminal has received a Radio Resource Control (RRC) release message from the data collection device 400.

[0367] In some embodiments, when the terminal suspends the second configuration information, the receiving module 402 is further configured to receive second auxiliary information from the terminal;

[0368] The second auxiliary information includes at least one of the following:

[0369] The fifth indication is used to indicate that the power supply for data collection is sufficient;

[0370] The sixth indication information is used to indicate the power consumption information collected during data collection;

[0371] The second data collection focuses on preference information;

[0372] Fourth duration;

[0373] The second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to have the second configuration information restored.

[0374] The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to resume the collection of the target data.

[0375] In some embodiments, the start condition for the second timer includes that the terminal has sent the second auxiliary information;

[0376] The stopping conditions for the second timer include at least one of the following: the terminal receives the reconfigured second configuration information from the data collection device 400, or the terminal receives an instruction to restore the second configuration information from the data collection device 400.

[0377] Therefore, in this embodiment, the terminal receives first configuration information from the network-side device. This first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection. The terminal then sends first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information. This first auxiliary information is data collection-related auxiliary information. Thus, the network-side device can control the terminal to report data collection-related auxiliary information through the first configuration information. This helps the network-side device to reasonably release or suspend configurations used for data collection, or to promptly request and obtain data collected by the terminal. This avoids waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient terminal battery power preventing data reporting, or waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient remaining cache space on the terminal.

[0378] The data collection device provided in this application embodiment can implement the various processes implemented in the method embodiments of Figures 2 to 5 and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0379] As shown in Figure 8, this application embodiment also provides a communication device 500, including a processor 501 and a memory 502, wherein the memory 502 stores a program or instructions that can be run on the processor 501.

[0380] For example, when the communication device 500 is a terminal, the program or instructions executed by the processor 501 implement the various steps of the above data collection method embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0381] For example, when the communication device 500 is a network-side device, the program or instructions executed by the processor 501 implement the various steps of the above data collection method embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0382] This application also provides a terminal, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the steps in the method embodiment shown in FIG2. This terminal embodiment corresponds to the above-described terminal-side method embodiment, and all implementation processes and methods of the above-described method embodiments can be applied to this terminal embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. The terminal may be the data collection device 300 shown in FIG6.

[0383] Specifically, Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a terminal implementing an embodiment of this application.

[0384] The terminal 600 includes, but is not limited to, at least some of the following components: radio frequency unit 601, network module 602, audio output unit 603, input unit 604, sensor 605, display unit 606, user input unit 607, interface unit 608, memory 609, and processor 610.

[0385] Those skilled in the art will understand that terminal 600 may also include a power supply (such as a battery) for powering various components. The power supply can be logically connected to processor 610 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system. The terminal structure shown in Figure 9 does not constitute a limitation on the terminal. The terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0386] It should be understood that, in this embodiment, the input unit 604 may include a graphics processor 6041 and a microphone 6042. The graphics processor 6041 processes image data of still images or videos obtained by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The display unit 606 may include a display panel 6061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, or the like. The user input unit 607 includes at least one of a touch panel 6071 and other input devices 6072. The touch panel 6071 is also called a touch screen. The touch panel 6071 may include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Other input devices 6072 may include, but are not limited to, a physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), a trackball, a mouse, and a joystick, which will not be described in detail here.

[0387] In this embodiment, after receiving downlink data from the network-side device, the radio frequency unit 601 can transmit it to the processor 610 for processing; in addition, the radio frequency unit 601 can send uplink data to the network-side device. Typically, the radio frequency unit 601 includes, but is not limited to, antennas, amplifiers, transceivers, couplers, low-noise amplifiers, duplexers, etc.

[0388] The memory 609 can be used to store software programs or instructions, as well as various data. The memory 609 may primarily include a first storage area for storing programs or instructions and a second storage area for storing data. The first storage area may store the operating system, application programs or instructions required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 609 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct memory bus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 609 in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0389] Processor 610 may include one or more processing units; optionally, processor 610 integrates an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly handles operations involving the operating system, user interface, and applications, and the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication signals, such as a baseband processor. It is understood that the aforementioned modem processor may also not be integrated into processor 610.

[0390] In some embodiments, the radio frequency unit 601 is configured to receive first configuration information and second configuration information from a network-side device; wherein, the first configuration information is configured to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is configured to configure the terminal to collect target data;

[0391] The processor 610 is configured to collect the target data according to the second configuration information;

[0392] The processor 610 is further configured to determine, based on the first configuration information, whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device, wherein the first auxiliary information is auxiliary information related to data collection.

[0393] Therefore, in this embodiment, the terminal receives first configuration information from the network-side device. This first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection. The terminal then sends first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information. This first auxiliary information is data collection-related auxiliary information. Thus, the network-side device can control the terminal to report data collection-related auxiliary information through the first configuration information. This helps the network-side device to reasonably release or suspend configurations used for data collection, or to promptly request and obtain data collected by the terminal. This avoids waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient terminal battery power preventing data reporting, or waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient remaining cache space on the terminal.

[0394] It is understood that the implementation process of each implementation method mentioned in this embodiment can refer to the relevant description of the method embodiment and achieve the same or corresponding technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0395] This application also provides a network-side device, including a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the steps of the method embodiment shown in FIG2. This network-side device embodiment corresponds to the above-described network-side device method embodiment. All implementation processes and methods of the above-described method embodiments can be applied to this network-side device embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect.

[0396] Specifically, this application embodiment also provides a network-side device, which may be the data collection device 400 shown in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 10, the network-side device 700 includes: an antenna 71, a radio frequency device 72, a baseband device 73, a processor 74, and a memory 75. The antenna 71 is connected to the radio frequency device 72. In the uplink direction, the radio frequency device 72 receives information through the antenna 71 and sends the received information to the baseband device 73 for processing. In the downlink direction, the baseband device 73 processes the information to be transmitted and sends it to the radio frequency device 72. The radio frequency device 72 processes the received information and transmits it through the antenna 71.

[0397] The method executed by the network-side device in the above embodiments can be implemented in the baseband device 73, which includes a baseband processor.

[0398] The baseband device 73 may include at least one baseband board, on which multiple chips are disposed, as shown in FIG10. One of the chips is, for example, a baseband processor, which is connected to the memory 75 via a bus interface to call the program or instructions in the memory 75 to execute the operation of the network-side device shown in the above method embodiment.

[0399] The network-side device may also include a network interface 76, such as a Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI).

[0400] In some embodiments, the radio frequency device 72 is used to send first configuration information and second configuration information to the terminal;

[0401] The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information related to data collection reported by the terminal, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data.

[0402] In addition, the network-side device 700 of this application embodiment also includes: a program or instructions stored in a memory 75 and executable on a processor 74. The processor 74 calls the program or instructions in the memory 75 to execute the methods executed by each module shown in FIG7 and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described in detail here.

[0403] Therefore, in this embodiment, the terminal receives first configuration information from the network-side device. This first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information related to data collection. The terminal then sends first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information. This first auxiliary information is data collection-related auxiliary information. Thus, the network-side device can control the terminal to report data collection-related auxiliary information through the first configuration information. This helps the network-side device to reasonably release or suspend configurations used for data collection, or to promptly request and obtain data collected by the terminal. This avoids waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient terminal battery power preventing data reporting, or waste of data and resources used for data collection due to insufficient remaining cache space on the terminal.

[0404] This application also provides a readable storage medium storing a program or instructions. When the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the various processes of the above-described data collection method embodiments and achieve the same technical effects. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0405] The processor mentioned above is either the processor in the terminal described in the above embodiments or the processor in the network-side device. The readable storage medium includes computer-readable storage media, such as computer read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, or optical disk. In some examples, the readable storage medium may be a non-transient readable storage medium.

[0406] This application embodiment also provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor. The processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the above data collection method embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0407] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of this application may also be referred to as a system-on-a-chip, system chip, chip system, or system-on-a-chip, etc.

[0408] This application also provides a computer program / program product, which is stored in a storage medium and executed by at least one processor to implement the various processes of the above-described data collection method embodiments, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0409] This application also provides a wireless communication system, including: a terminal and a network-side device. The terminal can be used to perform the steps performed by the terminal in the data collection method described above, and the network-side device can be used to perform the steps performed by the network-side device in the data collection method described above.

[0410] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0411] From the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of computer software products plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, they can also be implemented by hardware. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM, RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc.), and the computer software product includes several instructions to cause the terminal or network-side device to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0412] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other implementations under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these implementations are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A data collection method, wherein, include: The terminal receives first configuration information and second configuration information from the network-side device; wherein, the first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for data collection, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data; The terminal collects the target data according to the second configuration information; The terminal determines whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information, wherein the first auxiliary information is auxiliary information for data collection.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information for the collection of data reported by the terminal, including: The first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for data collection corresponding to the target data.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first configuration information includes at least one of the following: Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of the target data; The duration of the first timer, wherein the first timer is used to control the release or suspension of the second configuration information; The duration of the second timer, wherein the second timer is used to control the recovery of the second configuration information; First battery level threshold; Second power threshold; The first duration is used to determine that the battery is low; The second duration is used to determine that the battery is fully charged; Cache threshold.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein, The terminal determines whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information, including: The terminal determines whether the battery level and / or data collection buffer area is insufficient based on the first configuration information; If the terminal determines that the battery is low and / or the data collection buffer area is insufficient, the terminal determines to send the first auxiliary information to the network-side device; The method further includes: The terminal sends the first auxiliary information to the network-side device; The first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status. The second indication information is used to indicate battery level information; The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area; The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection; First, collect preference information; Third duration; Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to release the second configuration information, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to suspend the second configuration information; The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein, The terminal determines whether the battery level and / or data collection buffer area is insufficient based on the first configuration information, including: If the terminal's battery level is less than or equal to the first battery threshold, or if the terminal's battery level is consistently less than or equal to the first battery threshold within the first duration, the terminal determines that its battery is insufficient; or, the terminal determines that its battery is insufficient based on its own battery usage. And / or, If the remaining cache area for data collection on the terminal is less than or equal to the cache threshold, or if the used cache area for data collection on the terminal is greater than or equal to the cache threshold, the terminal determines that the cache area for data collection is insufficient, or the terminal determines that the cache area for data collection is insufficient based on the cache area usage for data collection.

6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, The method further includes: If the first timer is not running, the terminal starts the first timer.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein, The method further includes: While the first timer is running, if the terminal has reported the collected target data to the network-side device, if the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information, or if the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information, or if the terminal receives a Radio Resource Control (RRC) release message from the network-side device, the terminal stops the first timer. If the first timer times out, or if the remaining buffer size of the data collection on the terminal is zero, the terminal releases or suspends the second configuration information and stops collecting the target data, or the terminal stops collecting the target data.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, When the terminal stops the first timer, the method further includes: The terminal stops collecting the target data; or... The terminal releases the second configuration information and stops collecting the target data.

9. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 8, wherein, When the terminal suspends the second configuration information, the method further includes: The terminal confirms that the battery is sufficiently charged. The terminal sends second auxiliary information to the network-side device; The second auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The fifth indicator is used to indicate that the battery is fully charged. The sixth indicator is used to indicate battery level information; The second data collection focuses on preference information; Fourth duration; The second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to have the second configuration information restored. The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to resume the collection of the target data.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein, The terminal determines that the battery is sufficient, including: If the battery level of the terminal is greater than or equal to the second battery threshold, or if the battery level of the terminal is always greater than or equal to the second battery threshold during the second duration, the terminal determines that the battery is sufficient. or, The terminal determines that it has sufficient power based on its own power usage.

11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, The method further includes: If the second timer is not running, the terminal starts the second timer.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein, The method further includes: If the terminal receives reconfigured second configuration information from the network-side device while the second timer is running, or if the terminal receives an instruction to restore the second configuration information from the network-side device, the terminal stops the second timer. If the second timer times out, the terminal restores the second configuration information and collects the target data.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein, If the terminal stops the second timer, the method further includes: The terminal collects the target data according to the reconfigured second configuration information; or, The terminal restores the second configuration information and collects the target data.

14. A data collection method, wherein, include: The network-side device sends the first configuration information and the second configuration information to the terminal. The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information related to data collection reported by the terminal, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein, The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information for the collection of data reported by the terminal, including: The first configuration information is used to configure the terminal to report auxiliary information for data collection corresponding to the target data.

16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, wherein, The first configuration information includes at least one of the following: Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of the target data; The duration of the first timer, wherein the first timer is used to control the release or suspension of the second configuration information; The duration of the second timer, wherein the second timer is used to control the recovery of the second configuration information; First battery level threshold; Second power threshold; The first duration is used to determine that the battery is low; The second duration is used to determine that the battery is fully charged; Cache threshold.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The method further includes: The network-side device receives first auxiliary information from the terminal; The first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status. The second indication information is used to indicate battery level information; The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area; The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection; First, collect preference information; Third duration; Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to release the second configuration information, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to suspend the second configuration information; The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein, The conditions for starting the first timer include that the terminal has sent the first auxiliary information to the network-side device; The stopping conditions for the first timer include at least one of the following: the terminal has reported the collected target data to the network-side device; the terminal has received an instruction from the network-side device to suspend or release the second configuration information; the terminal has received an instruction from the network-side device to release the first configuration information; and the terminal has received a Radio Resource Control (RRC) release message from the network-side device.

19. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein, When the terminal suspends the second configuration information, the method further includes: The network-side device receives second auxiliary information from the terminal; The second auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The fifth indication is used to indicate that the power supply for data collection is sufficient; The sixth indication information is used to indicate the power consumption information collected during data collection; The second data collection focuses on preference information; Fourth duration; The second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to have the second configuration information restored. The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to resume the collection of the target data.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein, The activation condition for the second timer includes that the terminal has sent the second auxiliary information; The stopping conditions for the second timer include at least one of the following: the terminal receives the reconfigured second configuration information from the network-side device, or the terminal receives an instruction from the network-side device to restore the second configuration information.

21. A data collection device, wherein, include: A receiving module is configured to receive first configuration information and second configuration information from a network-side device; wherein, the first configuration information is configured to configure the data collection device to report auxiliary information related to data collection, and the second configuration information is configured to configure the data collection device to collect target data; The processing module is used to collect the target data according to the second configuration information; The processing module is further configured to determine whether to send first auxiliary information to the network-side device based on the first configuration information, wherein the first auxiliary information is auxiliary information related to data collection.

22. The apparatus according to claim 21, wherein, The first configuration information includes at least one of the following: Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of the target data; The duration of the first timer, wherein the first timer is used to control the release or suspension of the second configuration information; The duration of the second timer, wherein the second timer is used to control the recovery of the second configuration information; First battery level threshold; Second power threshold; The first duration is used to determine that the battery is low; The second duration is used to determine that the battery is fully charged; Cache threshold.

23. The apparatus according to claim 22, wherein, The processing module is specifically used for: Determine whether the power and / or data collection cache area is insufficient based on the first configuration information; If the data collection device determines that the power is insufficient and / or the data collection buffer area is insufficient, it determines to send the first auxiliary information to the network-side device; The data collection device also includes: The sending module is used to send the first auxiliary information to the network-side device; The first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status. The second indication information is used to indicate battery level information; The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area; The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection; First, collect preference information; Third duration; Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the data collection device is inclined to release the second configuration information, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the data collection device is inclined to suspend the second configuration information; The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the data collection device tends to stop collecting the target data.

24. The apparatus according to claim 22, wherein, When the data collection device suspends the second configuration information, the processing module is also used to determine that the power is sufficient; The data collection device also includes: The sending module is used to send second auxiliary information to the network-side device; The second auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The fifth indicator is used to indicate that the battery is fully charged. The sixth indicator is used to indicate battery level information; The second data collection focuses on preference information; Fourth duration; The second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the data collection device is inclined to restore the second configuration information; The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the data collection device tends to resume the collection of the target data.

25. A data collection device, wherein, include: The sending module is used to send first configuration information and second configuration information to the terminal. The first configuration information is used to configure auxiliary information related to data collection reported by the terminal, and the second configuration information is used to configure the terminal to collect target data.

26. The apparatus according to claim 25, wherein, The first configuration information includes at least one of the following: Permission to report auxiliary information related to the collection of the target data; The duration of the first timer, wherein the first timer is used to control the release or suspension of the second configuration information; The duration of the second timer, wherein the second timer is used to control the recovery of the second configuration information; First battery level threshold; Second power threshold; The first duration is used to determine that the battery is low; The second duration is used to determine that the battery is fully charged; Cache threshold.

27. The apparatus according to claim 26, wherein, The data collection device also includes: A receiving module is configured to receive first auxiliary information from the terminal; The first auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The first indication is used to indicate a low battery status. The second indication information is used to indicate battery level information; The third indication information is used to indicate the state of insufficient data collection buffer area; The fourth indication information is used to indicate the remaining cache area information for data collection; First, collect preference information; Third duration; Wherein, the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to release the second configuration information, or the first data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to suspend the second configuration information; The third duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to stop collecting the target data.

28. The apparatus according to claim 26, wherein, When the terminal suspends the second configuration information, the data collection device further includes: A receiving module is configured to receive second auxiliary information from the terminal; The second auxiliary information includes at least one of the following: The fifth indication is used to indicate that the power supply for data collection is sufficient; The sixth indication information is used to indicate the power consumption information collected during data collection; The second data collection focuses on preference information; Fourth duration; The second data collection preference information is used to indicate that the terminal is inclined to have the second configuration information restored. The fourth duration is used to indicate the time during which the terminal tends to resume the collection of the target data.

29. A terminal, wherein, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions being executed by the processor to implement the steps of the data collection method as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

30. A network-side device, wherein, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions being executed by the processor to implement the steps of the data collection method as described in any one of claims 14 to 20.

31. A readable storage medium, wherein, The readable storage medium stores a program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the data collection method as described in any one of claims 1 to 13, or implement the steps of the data collection method as described in any one of claims 14 to 20.

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