Signal transmission or signal reception method and related apparatus

Abstract

A method and a related apparatus. In the method, a first apparatus may determine a first resource set and a second resource set by means of first information, and transmit a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or transmit a second sensing signal on the second resource set, wherein the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal is used for determining information of a sensing target, that is, the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal may be used for sensing. The two different resource sets may be used for different sensing services, that is, the two different resource sets may be used for satisfying different sensing requirements. Therefore, after determining the two different resource sets by means of the first information, the first apparatus may transmit a sensing signal by means of one or both of the two different resource sets, such that sensing can be realized by means of the sensing signal transmitted by the one or both of the resource sets, thereby satisfying the sensing requirements and improving the sensing performance.

Description

A method and apparatus for transmitting or receiving signals

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510061049.6, filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on January 14, 2025, entitled "A Signal Transmission or Signal Reception Method and Related Apparatus", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the fields of wireless communication and sensing technology, and in particular to a signal transmission or signal reception method and related apparatus. Background Technology

[0003] Wireless communication can be a transmission communication between two or more communication nodes that does not propagate through conductors or cables. Generally, the communication node may include one or more network devices, and / or one or more terminal devices.

[0004] Currently, in communication systems, communication equipment can calculate and determine signal transmission resources, and transmit and receive signals on those resources. These transmission resources may include time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, etc., used to carry signals. In this way, different communication devices can transmit service data related to communication services through the communication system to obtain communication services.

[0005] With the development of communication technology, future communication systems may provide not only communication services but also sensing services. However, for communication devices, how to achieve sensing is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides a signal transmission or signal reception method and related apparatus for improving sensing performance.

[0007] This application provides a method applied to a first device, such as a first equipment (e.g., a terminal device or a network device), or a component of a first equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for signal processing), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. For example, the first equipment may be a device for transmitting sensing signals; or, the first equipment may also have communication functions, i.e., the first equipment is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a first device as an example. In this method, the first device acquires first information, which is used to determine a first resource set and a second resource set; the first device transmits a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or, the first device transmits a second sensing signal on the second resource set; wherein the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about a sensing target.

[0008] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine a first resource set and a second resource set through first information, and send a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or send a second sensing signal on the second resource set. The first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about the sensing target; that is, the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal can be used for sensing. Since these two different resource sets can be used for different sensing services, that is, these two different resource sets can be used to meet different sensing needs, after the first device determines the two different resource sets through the first information, the first device can send sensing signals through one or both of these different resource sets, and can achieve sensing through the sensing signals sent from one or both resource sets, thereby meeting sensing needs and improving sensing performance.

[0009] In this application, both the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal are sensing signals. The difference lies in that the first sensing signal is mapped to resources in the first sensing resource set, while the second sensing signal is mapped to resources in the second sensing resource set. In this application, the first sensing signal can be replaced by any other sensing signal, and the second sensing signal can be replaced by any other sensing signal.

[0010] In this application, the sensing signal can be used to determine information about a sensing target. This can be understood as follows: after the transmitting device sends the sensing signal, the signal, after being reflected, diffracted, or scattered by one or more sensing targets in physical space, reaches the receiving device. The receiving device can determine the information about the sensing target using the received signal. For example, after the sensing signal undergoes reflection, diffraction, or scattering by the sensing target during transmission, the signal characteristics of the sensing signal will change, and the receiving device can determine the information about the sensing target using the received signal characteristics. Exemplarily, the signal characteristics can indicate at least one of the following: time-domain characteristics of the signal, frequency-domain characteristics of the signal, amplitude characteristics of the signal, or phase characteristics of the signal. These characteristics reflect the information about the sensing target to a certain extent.

[0011] In this application, after receiving the sensing signal, the receiving end can determine the information of the sensing target based on the sensing signal. In other words, the sensing signal sent by the first device is for the receiving end to receive the sensing signal, and therefore can also be described as: the sensing signal sent by the first device (e.g., the first sensing signal / the second sensing signal) is used to determine the information of the sensing target.

[0012] Optionally, in this application, the transmitting device can be a first device, and the receiving device can be a second device. These two devices can be the same device or different devices.

[0013] Optionally, in this application, the third device can configure or indicate resources (e.g., one or more resource sets, including a first resource set, a second resource set, etc.), and this third device can be understood as a resource configuration device. This resource configuration device may have various relationships with the transmitting device and the receiving device.

[0014] For example, the transmitting device and the resource configuration device can be the same device, meaning the first device can configure or instruct one or more resource sets. Accordingly, the first device acquiring the first information can be understood as the first device determining the first information locally. Optionally, the first device can also configure or instruct one or more resource sets to the second device, enabling the second device to receive signals.

[0015] For example, the receiving device and the resource configuration device can be the same device, that is, the second device can configure or instruct one or more resource sets. Accordingly, the above-mentioned first device acquiring the first information can be understood as the first device receiving the first information.

[0016] For example, the transmitting device, the receiving device, and the resource configuration device can be three different devices; that is, the third device can configure or instruct one or more resource sets to the first device and / or the second device. Accordingly, the aforementioned acquisition of first information by the first device can be understood as the first device receiving the first information.

[0017] Optionally, the signal received by the receiving device of the sensing signal can be the sensing signal itself, the echo signal of the sensing signal, or the sum of the sensing signal and the echo signal of the sensing signal. For example, the first sensing signal received by the second device can be the first sensing signal and / or the echo signal of the first sensing signal, and the second sensing signal received by the second device can be the second sensing signal and / or the echo signal of the second sensing signal.

[0018] Optionally, the first device determines a first resource set and a second resource set through first information. The first device determines that the first resource set and the second resource set are used for transmitting sensing signals, but does not necessarily transmit sensing signals on the first resource set and the second resource set. For example, whether the first device transmits signals on the first resource set and / or the second resource set depends on the needs of the sensing service. Furthermore, whether the first device transmits signals on the first resource set and / or the second resource set depends on the judgment of certain conditions (including but not limited to the first condition, second condition, third condition, etc., described below).

[0019] Optionally, the resource set involved in this application (e.g., a first resource set, a second resource set, etc.) includes one or more resources, or one or more resource units. Accordingly, the resource set can also be replaced with other names, such as resource, resource group, sensing resource, sensing resource set, sensing resource group, or other names defined by the future network.

[0020] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first resource set and the second resource set satisfy at least one of the following methods one to ten.

[0021] Method 1: The first resource set and the second resource set cannot be activated or used at the same time.

[0022] In Method 1, within the same time unit, the first device can transmit or receive sensing signals on one of the first and second resource sets, and the second device can receive sensing signals on one of the first and second resource sets. This ensures that only one resource set is used within the same time unit, avoiding interference between different sensing services using these two resource sets and thus improving sensing performance.

[0023] Method 2: The first resource set includes one or more resources of the first period, and the second resource set includes one or more resources of the second period, wherein the first period is less than or equal to the second period.

[0024] In method two, the first period corresponding to the first resource set is less than or equal to the second period corresponding to the second resource set. In other words, given a fixed total duration, the number of repetitions in the first period can be greater than the number of repetitions in the second period, or the number of time-domain resources in the first resource set used for transmitting sensing signals can be greater than or equal to the number of time-domain resources in the second resource set used for transmitting sensing signals. Therefore, compared to the second resource set, the first resource set with a smaller period can obtain more transmission resources, and the sensing signals transmitted on this first resource set can be sensed using denser resources, thus improving sensing performance. Similarly, compared to the first resource set, the second resource set with a larger period can be sensed using fewer resources, and the sensing signals transmitted on this second resource set can be sensed using sparser resources, thus reducing overhead.

[0025] Method 3: The first resource set includes one or more first frequency domain units, and the second resource set includes one or more second frequency domain units, wherein the frequency domain spacing between at least two of the first frequency domain units is less than or equal to the frequency domain spacing between at least two of the second frequency domain units. For example, the frequency domain spacing between at least two adjacent first frequency domain units is less than the frequency domain spacing between at least two adjacent second frequency domain units.

[0026] In method three, the frequency domain interval corresponding to the first resource set is less than or equal to the frequency domain interval corresponding to the second resource set. In other words, given a fixed total bandwidth, the first resource set contains more frequency domain resources than the second resource set. Therefore, compared to the second resource set, the first resource set with a smaller frequency domain interval can obtain more transmission resources. Sensing signals transmitted on this first resource set can be sensed using denser resources, thus improving sensing performance. Similarly, compared to the first resource set, the second resource set with a larger frequency domain interval can be sensed using fewer resources. Sensing signals transmitted on this second resource set can be sensed using sparser resources, thus reducing overhead.

[0027] Method 4: The frequency domain bandwidth occupied by the first resource set is greater than the frequency domain bandwidth occupied by the second resource set.

[0028] In method four, compared to the second resource set, the first resource set, which occupies a larger frequency domain bandwidth, can obtain more transmission resources. Sensing signals transmitted on the first resource set can be sensed through denser resources, thus improving sensing performance. For example, improving distance accuracy or distance resolution. Similarly, the second resource set, which occupies a smaller frequency domain bandwidth, can be sensed with fewer resources. Sensing signals transmitted on the second resource set can be sensed through sparser resources, thus reducing overhead.

[0029] Method 5: The number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set.

[0030] By using method five, compared to the second resource set, fewer devices are used for signal transmission via the first resource set, which reduces collisions and / or interference between signals transmitted from different devices, thereby improving the sensing performance achieved by the sensing signals transmitted on the first resource set. Similarly, compared to the first resource set, more devices are used for signal transmission via the second resource set, which improves resource utilization.

[0031] For example, the first resource set is a dedicated resource set, and the second resource set is a shared resource set. Optionally, only one device (i.e., the first device) transmits sensing signals in the first resource set.

[0032] In method five, more devices share the second resource set to transmit sensing signals and perform some sensing operations with low energy requirements; correspondingly, a few devices transmit sensing signals in the first resource set and perform some sensing operations with higher energy requirements.

[0033] Method 6: The first resource set is used to transmit sensing signals, and the second resource set is used to transmit both sensing signals and communication signals.

[0034] For example, the first resource set satisfies at least one of the following: the first resource set is used only for transmitting sensing signals, the first resource set is used only for sensing, the first resource set is not used for communication, or the signals transmitted by the first resource set have sensing functions.

[0035] For example, the second resource set satisfies at least one of the following: the second resource set is used for transmission and / or sensing, the signal transmitted by the first resource set has communication and / or sensing functions, the second resource set is used for synesthesia, the second resource set is used for transmitting synesthesia signals, or the second resource set is used for integrated sensing and communication (ISAC).

[0036] For example, the first resource set is a dedicated resource set for sensing, and the second resource set is a shared resource set for communication and sensing.

[0037] In method six, the first resource set can be used to transmit sensing signals instead of communication signals, which can reduce collisions and / or interference between communication signals and sensing signals, thereby improving the sensing performance achieved by the sensing signals transmitted on the first resource set. Furthermore, a device can use a second resource set for both sensing signal transmission and communication signal transmission, thus improving resource utilization.

[0038] Method 7: The time-domain resources occupied by the first resource set are different from those occupied by the second resource set. For example, these two resource sets do not contain symbols, time slots, etc. with the same index.

[0039] Method seven allows the first and second resource sets to be staggered in the time domain, meaning switching between the first and second resource sets. This ensures that only one resource set is used within the same time unit, allowing different resource sets to meet different sensing performance requirements. This avoids interference between different sensing services using these two resource sets, thereby improving sensing performance.

[0040] Method 8: The duration of the first resource set is different from the duration of the second resource set. For example, the duration of the first resource set is shorter than the duration of the second resource set.

[0041] Method eight allows the first and second resource sets to correspond to different durations. Specifically, the duration of the first resource set used for sensing can be shorter than the duration of the second resource set used for triggering sensing. This allows the above scheme to adapt to the sporadic and short-term characteristics of sensing services. Before a sensing service is triggered, the signal from the second resource set is used to identify whether sensing has been triggered; after the sensing service is triggered, the signal from the first resource set is used to execute sensing, thereby improving sensing performance.

[0042] Method 9: The number of frequency domain units occupied by the first resource set is greater than the number of frequency domain units occupied by the second resource set.

[0043] Through method nine, given a fixed total bandwidth, the first resource set contains more frequency domain resources than the second resource set. Therefore, compared to the second resource set, the first resource set, with its larger number of frequency domain units, can obtain more transmission resources. Sensing signals transmitted on the first resource set can be sensed using denser resources, thus improving sensing performance. Similarly, compared to the first resource set, the second resource set, with its smaller number of frequency domain units, can be sensed using fewer resources. Sensing signals transmitted on the second resource set can be sensed using sparser resources, thus reducing overhead.

[0044] Method 10: At least one frequency domain resource occupied by the first resource set is different from the frequency domain resource occupied by the second resource set. For example, the two resource sets contain at least one resource block or resource block group with different indices.

[0045] Method 10 allows the first and second resource sets to be partially or completely non-overlapping in the frequency domain, which can avoid interference between different sensing services using these two resource sets and improve sensing performance.

[0046] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first sensing signal is used to perform sensing, and the second sensing signal is used to detect whether sensing has been triggered.

[0047] In other words, both the first and second sensing signals are sensing signals, but their sensing functions are different. For example, the first sensing signal can be used to determine one or more of the following: the position, distance, velocity, angle, attitude, scale, imaging, or material of the sensing target; the second sensing signal can be used to determine whether the detection sensing has been triggered.

[0048] Based on the above scheme, the resources of the first resource set are used to perform sensing. The first sensing signal transmitted through the first resource set is expected to achieve high transmission quality, for example, this high transmission quality can be achieved through more transmission resources or more sensing information, thus ensuring the quality of service for sensing. Similarly, the second resource set is used to trigger sensing; that is, the second sensing signal transmitted through the first resource set is expected to be used to determine whether sensing is triggered, so as to achieve the triggering of sensing services with fewer transmission resources or less sensing information.

[0049] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, a first sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, a second sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is also used for communication.

[0050] For example, the first and second sensing signals can be used to determine one or more of the following: the position, distance, velocity, angle, attitude, size, imaging, or material of the sensed target; the second sensing signal is also used to determine information about the demodulation or measurement of the communication channel. In other words, both the first and second sensing signals can be used to determine information about the sensed target, and the second sensing signal can also be used for communication, meaning it also has a communication function.

[0051] Based on the above scheme, both the first and second sensing signals can be used to determine information about the sensing target. Furthermore, the second sensing signal can also be used for communication, meaning it also possesses communication functionality. In this way, a device can use the second sensing signal to perform sensing services and also to perform communication services, thus reusing the second sensing signal to achieve more services.

[0052] Optionally, the first sensing signal can be a signal with sensing capabilities, including sensing reference signals, sounding reference signals (SRS), channel state information-reference signals (CSI-RS), synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel block (SSB or S-SS / PSBCH block), positioning reference signals (PRS), tracking reference signals (TRS), phase tracking reference signals (PTRS), demodulation reference signals (DMRS), or other signals defined by the future network.

[0053] Optionally, the second sensing signal can be a signal with sensing and communication functions, including sensing reference signals, sounding reference signals (SRS), channel state information-reference signals (CSI-RS), synchronization signal blocks (SSB), positioning reference signals (PRS), tracking reference signals (TRS), phase tracking reference signals (PTRS), demodulation reference signals (DMRS), or other signals defined by the future network.

[0054] The above scenarios can be combined arbitrarily. For example, the first sensing signal can be a probe reference signal (SRS), and the second sensing signal can be a demodulation reference signal (DMRS). The probe reference signal is used for sensing, while the demodulation reference signal can be used for both communication and sensing.

[0055] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first information includes: first configuration information for indicating the first resource set; second configuration information for indicating the second resource set, or for indicating a third resource set; wherein the third resource set is not used for transmitting sensing signals, and the third resource set is used to determine the second resource set.

[0056] Based on the above scheme, the first information can configure the first resource set and the second resource set through the first configuration information and the second configuration information. Furthermore, the second configuration information can configure the second resource set in multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0057] As an example, both the first resource set and the second resource set are semi-statically configured or configured. For instance, resources in the second resource set are used to determine whether to trigger sensing. Once sensing is triggered, resources in the first resource set are used to determine information about the sensing target.

[0058] As another example, the first resource set is semi-statically configured or configured, while the second resource set is dynamically scheduled. For instance, the resources in the first resource set are used to determine information about the sensing target. After sensing is completed, a request is made to use resources in the second resource set to determine whether to trigger sensing; or, based on the second configuration information, resources in the second resource set are used to determine whether to trigger sensing.

[0059] As another example, the first resource set is dynamically scheduled, while the second resource set is semi-statically configured or configured. For instance, the resources in the second resource set are used to determine whether sensing is triggered. After sensing is triggered, a request is made to use the resources in the first resource set to determine information about the sensing target; or, based on the first configuration information, the resources in the first resource set are used to determine information about the sensing target.

[0060] Optionally, the third resource set and the first resource set are used to determine the second resource set. In other words, the second resource set can be determined using the first resource set and the third resource set to reduce the configuration overhead of the second resource set. For example, the third resource set satisfies at least one of the following:

[0061] The first resource set includes one or more resources of a first period, and the union of the second and third resource sets includes one or more resources of a third period, wherein the first period is the same as the third period; or,

[0062] The first resource set includes one or more first frequency domain resources, the union of the second resource set and the third resource set includes one or more third frequency domain resources, and the frequency domain bandwidth occupied by the first resource set is equal to the frequency domain bandwidth occupied by the union; or,

[0063] The number of frequency domain units occupied by the first resource set is equal to the number of frequency domain units occupied by the union of the second and third resource sets; or,

[0064] The frequency domain spacing of at least two of the first frequency domain resources is equal to the frequency domain spacing of at least two of the third frequency domain resources.

[0065] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first configuration information is used to indicate A resource sets, the first resource set being the a-th resource set among the A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and a takes the value from 1 to A.

[0066] Optionally, the A sets of resources are orthogonal, or the sensing resources in the A sets of resources are orthogonal; where orthogonality can be understood as non-overlapping time-domain resources, and / or non-overlapping frequency-domain resources, etc.

[0067] Optionally, if A is greater than 1, the first configuration information is used to indicate A resource sets, and the first resource set is the a-th resource set among the A resource sets; if A is equal to 1, the first configuration information is used to indicate the aforementioned first resource set, or the 1 (A=1) resource sets indicated by the first configuration information are the aforementioned first resource set.

[0068] Based on the above scheme, the first configuration information can be used to indicate one or more resource sets, and the first device can send a first sensing signal in one of the one or more resource sets (i.e., the first resource set), so that the first device can realize the transmission of the first sensing signal for performing sensing in the one resource set.

[0069] Furthermore, through this method, different sensing transmitting devices transmit sensing signals on different resource sets (i.e., different first resource sets), thereby avoiding mutual interference and ensuring the reliability of sensing.

[0070] Based on the above scheme, the time to trigger perception is the first time, or the condition to trigger perception is the first condition.

[0071] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first device transmits a first signal on the first resource set, comprising: after a first time unit, the first device transmits a first sensing signal on the first resource set. For example, after the first time unit, the first device transmits the first sensing signal on the a-th resource set out of A resource sets. Wherein, the first time unit satisfies any of the following:

[0072] The first time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending first indication information, which is used to indicate the first resource set and / or the first sensing signal; or,

[0073] This first time unit is the time unit in which higher-level sensing is triggered; or,

[0074] The first time unit is the next time unit after K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in these K time units satisfies a first preset condition, where K is a positive integer; or,

[0075] The first time unit is the last time unit of K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the K time units meets the first preset condition, where K is a positive integer.

[0076] The first time unit is the time unit for triggering perception at higher levels. When perception is triggered, the first perception signal is used to execute the perception. If perception is not triggered, the second perception signal is used to detect whether perception has been triggered; or, if perception ends, the second perception signal is used to detect whether perception has been triggered again.

[0077] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed in the first time unit. To this end, after the first time unit, the first device sends a first sensing signal on the first resource set to perform sensing services through the first sensing signal.

[0078] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first device transmits a first sensing signal on the first resource set, comprising: transmitting the first sensing signal on the first resource set when a first condition is met; the first condition includes any one of the following:

[0079] Receive or send first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate the first resource set and / or the first sensing signal; or,

[0080] Obtain information that triggers perception from a higher level (or information that instructs perception to begin from a higher level); or,

[0081] Determine that the signal quality information of the sensed signals at K time units meets a first preset condition, wherein in the time domain, these K time units are located before the first resource set, and K is a positive integer; or,

[0082] The signal quality information of the sensed signals in K time units is determined to meet the first preset condition. In the time domain, the last time unit of the K time units is the first time unit of the first resource set, and K is a positive integer.

[0083] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, after determining that the first condition is met, the first device can send a first sensing signal on the first resource set to perform sensing services through the first sensing signal.

[0084] The first condition includes obtaining information that a higher layer triggers sensing. For example, a higher layer of the first device instructs the physical layer to trigger sensing. If sensing is triggered, the first sensing signal is used to execute the sensing. If sensing is not triggered, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether sensing has been triggered; or, if sensing ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether sensing has been triggered again.

[0085] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: a first device receiving an echo signal of the first sensing signal, the echo signal of the first sensing signal being used to determine either: whether to terminate sensing; or, whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set.

[0086] Optionally, the adjustments mentioned in this application can be replaced with: modification, switching, entering, or updating, etc. These terms can be replaced with synonyms.

[0087] Optionally, whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set can be replaced with: whether to adjust the first resource set.

[0088] Based on the above scheme, after sending the first sensing signal, the first device can also receive the echo signal of the first sensing signal, that is, the first device can act as a receiver of the sensing signal. Furthermore, the first device can also determine whether to terminate sensing based on the received echo signal of the first sensing signal, and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set, so that the first device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal. Alternatively, the second or third device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal and instruct the first device, for example, the first device receives first feedback information.

[0089] Thus, the first device can use a set of resources that match the sensing results reflected by the echo signal of the sensing signal to improve sensing performance.

[0090] Optionally, the first device may also determine whether to terminate sensing and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set based on other methods. For example, such other methods may involve the first device receiving first feedback information, which may be implemented as described below.

[0091] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: a first device sending first feedback information, the first feedback information being used to indicate either: whether to terminate sensing; or, whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set.

[0092] Based on the above scheme, the first device can also send first feedback information, so that the receiver of the first feedback information (e.g., the second device or the third device) can determine whether to end the sensing based on the first feedback information, and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set. Subsequently, the receiver can determine whether to perform the switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal.

[0093] Optionally, the first resource set can be one of A resource sets, where A is a positive integer. For example, the A resource sets can include one or more resource sets, and the first resource set can be the a-th resource set among these one or more resource sets, where a takes a value from 1 to A. In the above process, the first feedback information can be determined based on the first sensing signal of the a-th resource set.

[0094] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: a first device receiving an echo signal of the second sensing signal, the echo signal of the second sensing signal being used to determine either: whether sensing is triggered; or, whether the second resource set is adjusted to the first resource set.

[0095] Optionally, whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set can be replaced with: whether to adjust the second resource set.

[0096] Based on the above scheme, after sending the first sensing signal, the first device can also receive the echo signal of the first sensing signal, that is, the first device can act as a receiver of the sensing signal. Furthermore, the first device can also determine whether to trigger sensing based on the received echo signal of the first sensing signal, and / or whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set, so that the first device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal. Alternatively, the second or third device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal and instruct the first device, for example, the first device receives second feedback information.

[0097] Thus, the first device can use a resource set that matches the sensing result reflected by the echo signal of the sensing signal to perform sensing, thereby improving sensing performance. Optionally, the first device can also determine whether to terminate sensing and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set based on other methods. For example, the other method is that the first device receives second feedback information, which can be implemented as described below.

[0098] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: the first device sending second feedback information, the second feedback information being used to indicate either: whether sensing is triggered; or, whether the second resource set is adjusted to the first resource set.

[0099] Based on the above scheme, the first device can also send second feedback information, so that the receiver of the second feedback information can determine whether to trigger sensing and / or whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set. Subsequently, the receiver can determine whether to perform the switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal.

[0100] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the second configuration information is used to indicate B resource sets, the second resource set being the b-th resource set among the B resource sets, where B is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and b takes the value from 1 to B.

[0101] Optionally, the second resource set can be one of B resource sets, where B is a positive integer. For example, the B resource sets can include one or more resource sets, and the second resource set can be the b-th resource set among these one or more resource sets, where b takes values ​​from 1 to B. In the above process, the second feedback information can be determined based on the second sensing signal of the b-th resource set.

[0102] Based on the above scheme, the second configuration information can be used to indicate one or more resource sets, and the first device can send a second sensing signal in one of the one or more resource sets (i.e., the second resource set), so that the first device can send the second sensing signal for triggering sensing in one of the resource sets.

[0103] Based on the above scheme, the time when perception ends is the second time, or the condition that triggers the end of perception is the second condition.

[0104] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first device transmits a second sensing signal on the second resource set, comprising: after a second time unit, the first device transmits the second sensing signal on the second resource set (e.g., after the second time unit, the first device transmits the second sensing signal on the b-th resource set out of B resource sets); wherein the second time unit satisfies any one of the following:

[0105] The second time unit is a time unit for receiving or transmitting second indication information, which is used to indicate the second resource set and / or the second sensing signal; or,

[0106] This second time unit is the time unit in which the higher-level indicator signals the end of perception; or,

[0107] The second time unit is the next time unit after P time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the P time units satisfies the second preset condition, where P is a positive integer; or,

[0108] The second time unit is the last time unit of the P time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the P time units meets the second preset condition, where P is a positive integer.

[0109] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. To this end, after the second time unit, the first device sends a second sensing signal on the second resource set to determine whether to trigger sensing through the second sensing signal.

[0110] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first device transmits a second sensing signal on the second resource set, comprising: transmitting the second sensing signal on the second resource set when a second condition is met; the second condition includes any one of the following:

[0111] Receive or transmit second indication information, the second indication information being used to indicate the second resource set and / or the second sensing signal; or,

[0112] The information indicating the end of the perception process was received from higher authorities; or,

[0113] Determine that the signal quality information of the sensed signals in P time units meets the second preset condition, wherein in the time domain, the P time units are located before the second resource set, and P is a positive integer; or,

[0114] The signal quality information of the sensed signals in P time units is determined to meet the second preset condition. In the time domain, the last time unit of the P time units is the first time unit of the second resource set, where P is a positive integer.

[0115] Based on the above scheme, if the second condition is met, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, after determining that the second condition is met, the first device can send a second sensing signal on the second resource set to determine whether to trigger sensing through the second sensing signal.

[0116] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0117] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after the second time unit, the first device determines not to transmit the second sensing signal in the third resource set; wherein the second time unit satisfies any one of the following:

[0118] The second time unit is a time unit for receiving or transmitting second indication information, which is used to indicate the third resource set and / or the second sensing signal; or,

[0119] This second time unit is the time unit in which the higher-level indicator signals the end of perception; or,

[0120] The second time unit is the next time unit after P time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signal in the P time units satisfies the second preset condition, where P is a positive integer; or,

[0121] The second time unit is the last time unit of the P time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signal in the P time units meets the second preset condition, where P is a positive integer.

[0122] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the first device can determine not to send a sensing signal on the third resource set, so as to reduce the waste of sensing resources and reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0123] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: upon satisfying a second condition, the first device determines not to transmit the second sensing signal in the third resource set; the second condition includes:

[0124] Receive second indication information, which is used to indicate the third resource set and / or the second sensing signal; or,

[0125] The information indicating the end of the perception process was received from higher authorities; or,

[0126] Determine that the signal quality information of the sensed signals in P time units meets the second preset condition, wherein in the time domain, the P time units are located before the second resource set, and P is a positive integer; or,

[0127] The signal quality information of the sensed signals in P time units is determined to meet the second preset condition. In the time domain, the last time unit of the P time units is the first time unit of the second resource set, where P is a positive integer.

[0128] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0129] Based on the above scheme, if the second condition is met, the first device can determine that the sensing will end. Therefore, after determining that the second condition is met, the first device can determine not to send a sensing signal on the third resource set, so as to reduce the waste of sensing resources and reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0130] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: a first device acquiring second information for determining a discontinuous transmission activation time and / or a discontinuous transmission sleep time; the first device transmitting the first sensing signal and / or transmitting the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and / or the first device not transmitting the first sensing signal and / or not transmitting the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time.

[0131] Here, discontinuous transmission can be understood as discontinuous transmission by the first device. That is, the second device can receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time of the first device, and / or, the second device can receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time of the first device.

[0132] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time by acquiring the second information. Furthermore, the first device can transmit the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and can realize the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission activation time to realize sensing services.

[0133] And / or, the first device can determine not to transmit the first sensing signal and / or not to transmit the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, that is, the first device can not transmit the first sensing signal and / or not to transmit the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0134] Optionally, the first device may receive second information from the third device. Alternatively, if the first device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the second information locally.

[0135] For example, the discontinuous transmission activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal on the first resource set and / or transmits a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0136] The first device transmits the first sensing signal using a first set of resources during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0137] The first device transmits the second sensing signal using a second resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0138] The first device transmits the first sensing signal to a first resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time, and transmits the second sensing signal to a second resource set during the same discontinuous transmission activation time.

[0139] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the time that triggers perception is a first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is a first condition.

[0140] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, the first device can deactivate discontinuous transmission. For example, the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission of the first device.

[0141] It is understandable that after the first time unit, the first device activates discontinuous transmission; or, if the first condition is met, the first device activates discontinuous transmission.

[0142] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers in a long period, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0143] It can be understood that after T first time units in a long period, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period.

[0144] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in short periods to discontinuous transmission in long periods.

[0145] It is understandable that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short periods to discontinuous transmission in the long periods. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short periods to discontinuous transmission in the long periods.

[0146] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not trigger sensing, the first device may activate discontinuous transmission.

[0147] It is understood that if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not include the first time unit, then the first device can activate discontinuous transmission. Alternatively, if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not satisfy the first condition, then the first device can activate discontinuous transmission.

[0148] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission. The implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the above description.

[0149] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed in the first time unit. Therefore, after the first time unit, the first device can deactivate discontinuous transmission to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0150] As an example, deactivating discontinuous transmission by the first device includes: the first device transmitting a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0151] Optionally, the second device receives the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receives the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0152] The first device sending a first sensing signal to the first resource set can be understood as follows: the first device sends a first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission activation time and the first resource set, and sends a first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission sleep time and the first resource set.

[0153] The first device sending the second sensing signal to the second resource set can be understood as follows: the first device sends the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission activation time and the second resource set, and sends the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission sleep time and the second resource set.

[0154] The second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set can be understood as follows: the second device receives the first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission activation time and the first resource set, and receives the first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission sleep time and the first resource set.

[0155] The second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set can be understood as follows: the second device receives the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission activation time and the second resource set, and receives the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous transmission sleep time and the second resource set.

[0156] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: deactivating discontinuous transmission when a first condition is met; the implementation process of the first condition can be referred to the above description.

[0157] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed. To this end, the first device can deactivate discontinuous transmission to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0158] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after the second time unit, the first device activates discontinuous transmission; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the above description.

[0159] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the first device can activate discontinuous transmission to send the sensing signal in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0160] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the time at which perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0161] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, the first device may activate discontinuous transmission. For example, the first device activates discontinuous transmission.

[0162] It is understandable that after the second time unit, the first device activates discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the first device activates discontinuous transmission.

[0163] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0164] It can be understood that after the second time unit, the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission.

[0165] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: when a second condition is met, the first device activates discontinuous transmission; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the above description.

[0166] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the first device can activate discontinuous transmission to send sensing signals in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0167] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0168] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal in a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0169] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the second resource set.

[0170] As an example, transitioning from a short-period discontinuous transmission to a long-period discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set.

[0171] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the second information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission; wherein the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration, or the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration and one or more first durations, the first duration indicating the duration of continuous transmission after triggering perception or the duration of continuous transmission after sensing target information.

[0172] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the duration of discontinuous transmission based on the second information, and the first device can perform the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission activation time based on the duration of discontinuous transmission, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous transmission.

[0173] Optionally, the first duration can be determined by a timer, which can be pre-configured or configured by a third device. For example, the timer can be a countdown timer, meaning that the time indicated by the timer decreases as time passes; in other words, the first duration can be the countdown duration of the timer. It can be understood that when the first duration of the timer expires, a discontinuous transmission sleep period begins. That is, when the first duration of the timer expires, the sensing signal is no longer continuously transmitted.

[0174] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous transmission duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering sensing or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0175] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous transmission duration, the first device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the first device can continue to transmit sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0176] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following sensing. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal from a first resource set within the first duration, and / or the first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set within the first duration.

[0177] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is detected during the discontinuous transmission duration, the first device enters a discontinuous transmission sleep period.

[0178] Optionally, entering this discontinuous transmission sleep period can be understood as not transmitting the first sensing signal and / or not transmitting the second sensing signal.

[0179] Based on the above scheme, if the first device does not sense target information during the discontinuous transmission period, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end. Therefore, the first device can enter the discontinuous transmission sleep time to reduce the transmission of sensing signals, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0180] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: the discontinuous transmission activation time may include one or more first durations. If target information is sensed within a first duration, then sensing signals may continue to be transmitted or received within the next first duration after the time when the target information is sensed.

[0181] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, then the first device transmits a sensing signal within a second duration following that time unit, the second duration being the same length as the first duration. In other words, the first durations may overlap or be superimposed.

[0182] Based on the above scheme, if the first device senses target information within the first time period, the first device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the first device sends a sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, which can obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals to improve sensing performance.

[0183] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is a third time unit. This third time unit satisfies at least one of the following:

[0184] The third time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending third indication information, which is used to indicate the first duration; or,

[0185] This third time unit is the time unit for acquiring high-level triggered perception; or,

[0186] The third time unit is the next time unit after K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in these K time units satisfies a first preset condition, where K is a positive integer; or,

[0187] The third time unit is the last time unit of the K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signal in the K time units satisfies the first preset condition, where K is a positive integer.

[0188] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the first device can activate the first duration within the non-continuous transmission activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0189] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: upon satisfying a third condition, the first device determines that sensing has been triggered or that target information has been sensed, the third condition including any one of the following:

[0190] Receive or send a third indication message, which indicates the non-continuous transmission activation time; or,

[0191] Receive or send a third indication message, which indicates the discontinuous reception activation time; or,

[0192] Obtain information that triggers perception from a higher level (or information that instructs perception to begin from a higher level); or,

[0193] The signal quality information of the sensed signals in K time units is determined to meet a first preset condition. In the time domain, these K time units are located before the non-continuous transmission activation time, and K is a positive integer; or,

[0194] The signal quality information of the sensed signal in K time units is determined to meet the first preset condition. In the time domain, the last time unit of the K time units is the first time unit of the non-continuous transmission activation time, and K is a positive integer.

[0195] The third condition includes obtaining information that triggers perception from a higher layer. Optionally, if perception is triggered, a perception signal is transmitted during the discontinuous transmission activation time. Alternatively, if perception is not triggered, no perception signal is transmitted during the discontinuous transmission sleep time.

[0196] The third condition includes obtaining information that triggers perception from a higher level. Optionally, if perception is triggered, the first perception signal is used to execute the perception. If perception is not triggered, the second perception signal is used to detect whether perception has been triggered; or, if perception ends, the second perception signal is used to detect whether perception has been triggered again.

[0197] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the first device can activate the first duration within the non-continuous transmission activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0198] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: a first device acquiring fifth information, the fifth information being used to determine a discontinuous reception activation time and / or a discontinuous reception sleep time; the first device transmitting the first sensing signal and / or transmitting the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and / or the first device not transmitting the first sensing signal and / or not transmitting the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time.

[0199] Here, discontinuous reception can be understood as discontinuous reception by the second device. That is, the first device can send a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time of the second device, and / or, the first device can send a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time of the second device.

[0200] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time by acquiring the fifth information. Furthermore, the first device can send the first sensing signal and / or send the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and can realize the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time to realize sensing services.

[0201] And / or, the first device can determine not to send the first sensing signal and / or not to send the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, that is, the first device can not send the first sensing signal and / or not to send the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0202] Optionally, the first device may receive the fifth information from the third device. Alternatively, if the first device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the fifth information locally.

[0203] For example, the discontinuous reception activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal on the first resource set and / or transmits a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0204] The first device transmits the first sensing signal from a first set of resources during a discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0205] The first device transmits the second sensing signal to a second resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0206] The first device transmits the first sensing signal to a first resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time, and transmits the second sensing signal to a second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time.

[0207] For example, the first device transmits a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or transmits a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0208] The first device transmits the first sensing signal from a first set of resources during a discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0209] The first device transmits the second sensing signal to a second resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0210] The first device transmits the first sensing signal to a first resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time, and transmits the second sensing signal to a second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time.

[0211] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the time that triggers perception is a first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is a first condition.

[0212] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, discontinuous reception can be deactivated. For example, discontinuous reception of the second device can be deactivated.

[0213] It is understandable that discontinuous reception is activated after the first time unit; or, discontinuous reception is activated if the first condition is met.

[0214] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers in a long period, transitioning from discontinuous reception in a short period to discontinuous reception in a long period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0215] It is understandable that after T first time units in a long period, one can switch from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, one can switch from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period.

[0216] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the method can switch from discontinuous reception in short periods to discontinuous reception in long periods.

[0217] It is understandable that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, then discontinuous reception can be transitioned from short-period to long-period. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, then discontinuous reception can be transitioned from short-period to long-period.

[0218] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not trigger sensing, then discontinuous reception can be activated.

[0219] It is understandable that discontinuous reception can be activated if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not include the first time unit. Alternatively, discontinuous reception can be activated if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not meet the first condition.

[0220] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the first device deactivates discontinuous reception. The implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the above description.

[0221] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed in the first time unit. Therefore, after the first time unit, the first device can deactivate discontinuous reception to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0222] As an example, deactivating discontinuous reception by the first device includes: the first device transmitting a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0223] Optionally, the second device receives the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receives the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0224] The first device sending a first sensing signal to the first resource set can be understood as follows: the first device sends a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception activation time and the first resource set, and sends a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception sleep time and the first resource set.

[0225] The first device sending the second sensing signal to the second resource set can be understood as follows: the first device sends the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception activation time and the second resource set, and sends the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception sleep time and the second resource set.

[0226] The second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set can be understood as follows: the second device receives the first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception activation time and the first resource set, and receives the first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception sleep time and the first resource set.

[0227] The second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set can be understood as follows: the second device receives the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception activation time and the second resource set, and receives the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception sleep time and the second resource set.

[0228] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: deactivating discontinuous reception when a first condition is met; the implementation process of the first condition can be referred to the above description.

[0229] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed. To this end, the first device can deactivate discontinuous reception to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0230] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after the second time unit, the first device activates discontinuous reception; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the above description.

[0231] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the first device can activate discontinuous reception to send the sensing signal through discontinuous reception, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0232] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the time at which perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0233] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, discontinuous reception can be activated. For example, discontinuous reception of the second device can be activated.

[0234] It is understandable that discontinuous reception is activated after the second time unit; or, discontinuous reception is activated if the second condition is met.

[0235] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the process can transition from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0236] It is understandable that after the second time unit, one can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception; or, if the second condition is met, one can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception.

[0237] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: activating discontinuous reception when a second condition is met; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the above description.

[0238] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the first device can activate discontinuous reception to send sensing signals in a discontinuous reception manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0239] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0240] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal in a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0241] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the second resource set.

[0242] As an example, transitioning from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set.

[0243] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the fifth information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception; wherein the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration, or the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration and one or more first durations, the first duration indicating the duration of continuous transmission after triggering sensing or the duration of continuous transmission after sensing target information.

[0244] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the duration of discontinuous reception based on the fifth information, and the first device can perform the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time based on the duration of discontinuous reception, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0245] Optionally, the first duration can be determined by a timer, which can be pre-configured or configured by a third device. For example, the timer can be a countdown timer, meaning that the time indicated by the timer decreases as time passes; in other words, the first duration can be the countdown duration of the timer. It can be understood that when the first duration of the timer expires, a discontinuous reception sleep period begins. That is, when the first duration of the timer expires, the sensing signal is no longer continuously transmitted.

[0246] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous reception duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit that triggers sensing or the time unit that senses target information.

[0247] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous reception duration, the first device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the first device can continue to send sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0248] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following sensing. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal from a first resource set within the first duration, and / or the first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set within the first duration.

[0249] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is detected during the discontinuous reception duration, the first device enters a discontinuous reception sleep period.

[0250] Optionally, entering this discontinuous reception sleep period can be understood as not sending the first sensing signal and / or not sending the second sensing signal.

[0251] Based on the above scheme, if the first device does not sense target information during the discontinuous reception period, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end. Therefore, the first device can enter the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce the transmission of sensing signals, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0252] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: the discontinuous reception activation time may include one or more first durations. If target information is sensed within a first duration, then sensing signals may continue to be transmitted or received within the next first duration after the time when the target information is sensed.

[0253] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, then the first device transmits a sensing signal within a second duration following that time unit, the second duration being the same length as the first duration. In other words, the first durations may overlap or be superimposed.

[0254] Based on the above scheme, if the first device senses target information within the first time period, the first device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the first device sends a sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, which can obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals to improve sensing performance.

[0255] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is a third time unit. The implementation process of this third time unit can be referred to the above description.

[0256] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the first device can activate the first duration within the non-continuous reception activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0257] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: when a third condition is met, the first device determines that sensing is triggered or that target information is sensed, the implementation process of which can be referred to the above description.

[0258] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the first device can activate the first duration within the discontinuous reception activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0259] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: the first device receiving or sending third information for requesting the first resource set, and / or the third information for indicating that the first resource set will be used.

[0260] Based on the above scheme, the first device can receive or send third information, so that the recipient of the third information determines that the first resource set will be used. Subsequently, when scheduling and / or using resources, the recipient of the third information can avoid the first resource set, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0261] Optionally, the first device may receive third information from the second or third device. Alternatively, the first device may send third information to the second and / or third device.

[0262] For example, as shown in Method 5 above, the number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set. For instance, the second resource set may be used by multiple devices (e.g., the second resource set may be configuration information at the per-cell level), while the first resource set may be used by a single device (e.g., the first resource set may be configuration information at the per-UE level). The first resource set is the a-th resource set out of A resource sets, and the resource set indicated by the third information is the first resource set. For example, if the recipient of the third information is the second device, then the second device receives sensing signals (first sensing signal and / or second sensing signal) on the first resource set. As another example, if the recipient of the third information is the third device, then the third device does not allocate the first resource set to other sensing transmitters. As yet another example, if the recipient of the third information is the fourth device, then the fourth device uses the first resource set to transmit and / or receive sensing signals. It can be understood that the fourth device excludes the first resource set.

[0263] The recipient of the third information can determine how to use / allocate the first resource set based on this third information. This allows a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, improving sensing performance. Multiple communication devices can share the second resource set to improve resource utilization, thus balancing sensing resource overhead and sensing performance requirements.

[0264] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the first resource set is the a-th resource set among A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than 1 and a takes the value from 1 to A; the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0265] This third piece of information includes the identifier or index of the a-th resource set; or,

[0266] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0267] The time-domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0268] The code field resource carrying this third information is used to determine the a-th resource set.

[0269] Based on the above scheme, the first resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the third information can instruct one of these resource sets, enabling recipients other than those receiving the third information to avoid that resource set based on the third information, while recipients of the third information do not need to avoid it. This minimizes the impact on resource scheduling and / or resource usage for recipients of the third information, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0270] For example, the third information may carry or indicate the identifier or index of the recipient of the third information, so that after receiving the third information, any device can determine, based on the identifier or index, whether the device is the recipient of the third information or not.

[0271] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0272] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0273] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0274] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is X times a, where X is a positive integer; where X is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the third information, or X is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information; or,

[0275] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0276] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0277] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0278] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are the same as those occupied by the a-th resource set.

[0279] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information can be used to determine the a-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the a-th resource set in the above-mentioned multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0280] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the third information includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, or an identifier of the device. The identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that sent the first sensing signal, and / or, the identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that received the sensing signal.

[0281] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the third information can also obtain at least one of the above-mentioned items, so that the recipient of the third information can determine whether to avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use based on the at least one item of information, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0282] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: the first device receiving or sending fourth information for requesting the second resource set, and / or the fourth information for indicating that the second resource set will be used.

[0283] Based on the above scheme, the first device can receive or send fourth information, so that the recipient of the fourth information determines that the second resource set will be used. Subsequently, when scheduling and / or using resources, the recipient of the fourth information can avoid the second resource set, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0284] Optionally, the first device may receive fourth information from the second or third device. Alternatively, the first device may send fourth information to the second and / or third device.

[0285] For example, as shown in Method 5 above, the number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set. For instance, the second resource set may be used by multiple devices (e.g., the second resource set may be configuration information at the per-cell level), while the first resource set may be used by a single device (e.g., the first resource set may be configuration information at the per-UE level). The recipient of the fourth information can configure these two resource sets based on this fourth information to enable a larger number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the second resource set, thereby improving resource utilization; and to enable a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, thereby improving sensing performance.

[0286] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the second resource set is the b-th resource set among B resource sets, where B is an integer greater than 1 and b takes the value from 1 to B;

[0287] The fourth piece of information satisfies any of the following:

[0288] The fourth piece of information includes the identifier of the b-th resource set; or,

[0289] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are used to determine the b-th resource set; or,

[0290] The time-domain resources carrying this fourth information are used to determine the b-th resource set; or,

[0291] The code field resource carrying this fourth information is used to determine the b-th resource set.

[0292] Based on the above scheme, the second resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the fourth information can instruct one of these resource sets, enabling recipients other than those receiving the fourth information to avoid that resource set based on the fourth information, while recipients of the fourth information do not need to avoid it. This minimizes the impact on resource scheduling and / or resource usage for recipients of the fourth information, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0293] For example, the fourth information may carry or indicate the identifier or index of the recipient of the fourth information, so that after receiving the fourth information, any device can determine, based on the identifier or index, whether the device is the recipient of the fourth information or not.

[0294] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information satisfies any of the following:

[0295] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is b; or,

[0296] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is b; or,

[0297] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information is b times Y, where Y is a positive integer; where Y is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information, or Y is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information; or,

[0298] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0299] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0300] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0301] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are the same as those occupied by the b-th resource set.

[0302] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information can be used to determine the b-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the b-th resource set through the above-mentioned multiple methods to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0303] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the fourth information further includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, an identifier of the device transmitting the sensing signal, or an identifier of the device receiving the sensing signal.

[0304] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the fourth information can also obtain at least one of the above information, so that the recipient of the fourth information can determine whether to avoid the second resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0305] A second aspect of this application provides a method applied to a second device. For example, the second device may be a second equipment (such as a terminal device or network device), or it may be a component of a second equipment (such as a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for signal processing), or it may be a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. Exemplarily, the second device may be a device for receiving sensing signals; or it may also have communication functions, i.e., the second device is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a second device as an example. In this method, the second device acquires first information, which is used to determine a first resource set and a second resource set; the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set; and / or, the second device receives a second sensing signal on the first resource set, wherein the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about a sensing target.

[0306] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine a first resource set and a second resource set through the first information, and receive a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or receive a second sensing signal on the second resource set. The first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about the sensing target; that is, the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal can be used for sensing. Since these two different resource sets can be used for different sensing services, they can meet different sensing needs. Therefore, after determining the two different resource sets through the first information, the second device can receive sensing signals through one or both of these resource sets, and can achieve sensing through the sensing signals received from these one or two resource sets, thereby meeting sensing needs and improving sensing performance.

[0307] In this application, both the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal are sensing signals. The difference lies in that the first sensing signal is mapped to resources in the first sensing resource set, while the second sensing signal is mapped to resources in the second sensing resource set. In this application, the first sensing signal can be replaced by any other sensing signal, and the second sensing signal can be replaced by any other sensing signal.

[0308] In this application, the sensing signal can be used to determine information about the sensing target. This can be understood as follows: after the receiving device receives the sensing signal, the signal formed by the sensing signal being reflected, diffracted, or scattered by one or more sensing targets in physical space reaches the transmitting device. For details, please refer to the description in the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0309] In this application, after the transmitting end sends a sensing signal, the transmitting end can determine the information of the sensing target based on the sensing signal. See the description in the first aspect for details.

[0310] Optionally, in this application, the receiving device can be a second device, and the transmitting device can be a first device. These two devices can be the same device or different devices.

[0311] Optionally, in this application, the third device can configure or indicate resources (e.g., one or more resource sets, including a first resource set, a second resource set, etc.), and this third device can be understood as a resource configuration device. This resource configuration device may have various relationships with the receiving device and the transmitting device. For details, please refer to the description in the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0312] Optionally, the signal received by the receiving device of the sensing signal can be the sensing signal itself, the echo signal of the sensing signal, or the sum of the sensing signal and the echo signal of the sensing signal. For details, please refer to the description in the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0313] Optionally, the second device determines a first resource set and a second resource set based on the first information. The second device determines that the first resource set and the second resource set are used for transmitting sensing signals, but does not necessarily receive sensing signals on the first resource set and the second resource set. For example, whether the second device receives signals on the first resource set and / or the second resource set depends on the requirements of the sensing service. Furthermore, whether the second device receives signals on the first resource set and / or the second resource set depends on the judgment of certain conditions (including but not limited to the first condition, the second condition, the third condition, etc., described below).

[0314] Optionally, the resource set involved in this application (e.g., a first resource set, a second resource set, etc.) includes one or more resources, or one or more resource units. Accordingly, the resource set can also be replaced with other names, such as resource, resource group, sensing resource, sensing resource set, sensing resource group, or other names defined by the future network.

[0315] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the first resource set and the second resource set satisfy at least one of methods one through ten. Methods one through ten can be referenced to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0316] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the first sensing signal is used to perform sensing, and the second sensing signal is used to detect whether sensing has been triggered.

[0317] Based on the above scheme, the resources of the first resource set are used to perform sensing. The first sensing signal transmitted through the first resource set is expected to achieve high transmission quality, for example, this high transmission quality can be achieved through more transmission resources or more sensing information, thus ensuring the quality of service for sensing. Similarly, the second resource set is used to trigger sensing; that is, the second sensing signal transmitted through the first resource set is expected to be used to determine whether sensing is triggered, so as to achieve the triggering of sensing services with fewer transmission resources or less sensing information.

[0318] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the first sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, the second sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is also used for communication. For details, please refer to the description of the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0319] Based on the above scheme, both the first and second sensing signals can be used to determine information about the sensing target. Furthermore, the second sensing signal can also be used for communication, meaning it also possesses communication functionality. In this way, a device can use the second sensing signal to perform sensing services and also to perform communication services, thus reusing the second sensing signal to achieve more services.

[0320] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the first information includes: first configuration information for indicating the first resource set; second configuration information for indicating the second resource set, or for indicating a third resource set; wherein the third resource set is not used for transmitting sensing signals, and the third resource set is used to determine the second resource set.

[0321] Based on the above scheme, the first information can configure the first resource set and the second resource set through the first configuration information and the second configuration information. Furthermore, the second configuration information can configure the second resource set in multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0322] As an example, both the first resource set and the second resource set are semi-statically configured or configured.

[0323] As another example, the first resource set is semi-statically configured or configured, while the second resource set is dynamically scheduled.

[0324] As another example, the first resource set is dynamically scheduled, and the second resource set is semi-statically configured or configured.

[0325] Optionally, the third resource set and the first resource set are used to determine the second resource set. In other words, the second resource set can be determined using the first resource set and the third resource set to reduce the configuration overhead of the second resource set. For example, the third resource set can be referred to the first aspect above and related descriptions.

[0326] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the first configuration information is used to indicate A resource sets, the first resource set being the a-th resource set among the A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and a takes the value from 1 to A.

[0327] Optionally, the implementation process of A resource sets can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0328] Based on the above scheme, the first configuration information can be used to indicate one or more resource sets, and the second device can receive the first sensing signal in one of the one or more resource sets (i.e., the first resource set), so that the second device can receive the first sensing signal for performing sensing in the one resource set.

[0329] Furthermore, through this method, different sensing transmitting devices transmit sensing signals on different resource sets (i.e., different first resource sets), thereby avoiding mutual interference and ensuring the reliability of sensing.

[0330] Based on the above scheme, the time to trigger perception is the first time, or the condition to trigger perception is the first condition.

[0331] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the second device receives a first signal on the first resource set, including: after a first time unit, the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set; wherein the implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0332] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed in the first time unit. To this end, after the first time unit, the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set in order to perform sensing services through the first sensing signal.

[0333] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set, including: receiving the first sensing signal on the first resource set when a first condition is met; the implementation process of the first condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0334] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, after determining that the first condition is met, the second device can receive a first sensing signal on the first resource set to perform sensing services through the first sensing signal.

[0335] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: a second device receiving the first sensing signal or an echo signal of the first sensing signal, the first sensing signal or the echo signal of the first sensing signal being used to determine either: whether to terminate sensing; or, whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set.

[0336] Based on the above scheme, the second device can receive the first sensing signal or the echo signal of the first sensing signal, that is, the second device can act as a receiver of the sensing signal. Furthermore, the second device can also determine, based on the received signal, whether to terminate sensing, and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set, enabling the second device to determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the received signal. Alternatively, the first device or the third device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal and instruct the second device, for example, the second device receives first feedback information.

[0337] Thus, the second device can use a resource set that matches the sensing result reflected by the echo signal of the sensing signal to perform sensing, thereby improving sensing performance. Optionally, the second device can also determine whether to terminate sensing and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set based on the first feedback information. For example, this other approach involves the second device receiving the first feedback information, which can be implemented as described below.

[0338] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: the second device sending first feedback information, the first feedback information being used to indicate either: whether to terminate sensing; or, whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set.

[0339] Based on the above scheme, the second device can also send first feedback information, enabling the recipient of the first feedback information (e.g., the first device or the third device) to determine whether to terminate sensing and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set. Subsequently, the recipient can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal. Alternatively, the first device or the third device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal and instruct the first device (the first device receives the first feedback information).

[0340] Optionally, the first resource set can be one of A resource sets, where A is a positive integer. For example, the A resource sets can include one or more resource sets, and the first resource set can be the a-th resource set among these one or more resource sets, where a takes a value from 1 to A. In the above process, the first feedback information can be determined based on the first sensing signal of the a-th resource set.

[0341] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: a second device receiving the second sensing signal or an echo signal of the second sensing signal, the second sensing signal or the echo signal of the second sensing signal being used to determine either: whether sensing is triggered; or, whether the second resource set is adjusted to the first resource set.

[0342] Based on the above scheme, the second device can receive the first sensing signal or the echo signal of the first sensing signal, that is, the second device can act as a receiver of the sensing signal. Furthermore, the second device can also determine whether to trigger sensing based on the received signal, and / or whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set, so that the second device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the received signal. Alternatively, the first device or the third device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal and instruct the second device, for example, the second device receives second feedback information.

[0343] Thus, the second device can use a resource set that matches the sensing result reflected by the echo signal of the sensing signal to improve sensing performance. Optionally, the second device can also determine whether to terminate sensing and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set based on other methods. For example, this other method is that the second device receives second feedback information, which can be implemented as described below.

[0344] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: the second device sending second feedback information, the second feedback information being used to indicate either: whether to trigger perception; or, whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set.

[0345] Based on the above scheme, the second device can also send second feedback information, so that the receiver of the second feedback information (e.g., the first device or the third device) can determine whether to trigger sensing and / or whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set based on the second feedback information. Subsequently, the receiver can determine whether to perform the switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal.

[0346] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the second configuration information is used to indicate B resource sets, the second resource set being the b-th resource set among the B resource sets, where B is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and b takes the value from 1 to B.

[0347] Optionally, the second resource set can be one of B resource sets, where B is a positive integer. For example, the B resource sets can include one or more resource sets, and the second resource set can be the b-th resource set among these one or more resource sets, where b takes values ​​from 1 to B. In the above process, the second feedback information can be determined based on the second sensing signal of the b-th resource set.

[0348] Based on the above scheme, the second configuration information can be used to indicate one or more resource sets, and the second device can receive the second sensing signal in one of the one or more resource sets (i.e., the second resource set), so that the second device can receive the second sensing signal for triggering sensing in the one resource set.

[0349] Based on the above scheme, the time when perception ends is the second time, or the condition that triggers the end of perception is the second condition.

[0350] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the second device receives the second sensing signal on the second resource set, including: after the second time unit, the second device receives the second sensing signal on the second resource set (for example, after the second time unit, the second device receives the second sensing signal on the b-th resource set among B resource sets); wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0351] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. To this end, after the second time unit, the second device receives a second sensing signal on the second resource set to determine whether to trigger sensing through the second sensing signal.

[0352] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the second device receives a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including: receiving the second sensing signal on the second resource set when a second condition is met; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the above description.

[0353] Based on the above scheme, if the second condition is met, the second device can determine that the sensing will end. To this end, after determining that the second condition is met, the second device can receive a second sensing signal on the second resource set to determine whether to trigger sensing through the second sensing signal.

[0354] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0355] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: after the second time unit, the second device determines that it will not receive the second sensing signal in the third resource set; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0356] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the second device can determine that it will not receive sensing signals on the third resource set, so as to reduce the waste of sensing resources and reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0357] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if a second condition is met, the second device determines that it will not receive the second sensing signal in the third resource set; the implementation of the second condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0358] Based on the above scheme, if the second condition is met, the second device can determine that the sensing will end. Therefore, after determining that the second condition is met, the second device can determine not to receive sensing signals on the third resource set, so as to reduce the waste of sensing resources and reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0359] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: a second device acquiring fifth information for determining a discontinuous reception activation time and / or a discontinuous reception sleep time; the second device receiving the first sensing signal and / or receiving the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and / or the second device not receiving the first sensing signal and / or not receiving the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time.

[0360] Here, discontinuous reception can be understood as discontinuous reception by the second device. That is, the first device can send a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time of the second device, and / or, the first device can send a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time of the second device.

[0361] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time by acquiring the fifth information. Furthermore, the second device can receive the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and can realize the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time to realize sensing services.

[0362] And / or, the second device can determine not to receive the first sensing signal and / or not to send the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, that is, the second device can not receive the first sensing signal and / or not receive the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0363] Optionally, the second device may receive the fifth information from the third device. Alternatively, if the second device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the fifth information locally.

[0364] For example, the discontinuous reception activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For instance, the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set and / or receives a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0365] The second device receives the first sensing signal from the first resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0366] The second device receives the second sensing signal from the second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0367] The second device receives the first sensing signal from the first resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time, and the second device receives the second sensing signal from the second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time.

[0368] For example, the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or receives a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0369] The second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0370] The second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time; or,

[0371] The second device receives the first sensing signal from the first resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time, and receives the second sensing signal from the second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time.

[0372] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the time that triggers perception is the first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is the first condition.

[0373] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, the second device can deactivate discontinuous reception. For example, the second device deactivates discontinuous reception.

[0374] It is understandable that after the first time unit, the second device activates discontinuous reception; or, if the first condition is met, the second device activates discontinuous reception.

[0375] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers within a long period, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception within a long period to discontinuous reception within a short period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0376] It can be understood that after T first time units in a long period, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period.

[0377] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception during short periods to discontinuous reception during long periods.

[0378] It is understandable that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in the short period to discontinuous reception in the long period. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in the short period to discontinuous reception in the long period.

[0379] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not trigger sensing, the second device can activate discontinuous reception.

[0380] It is understandable that if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not include the first time unit, then the second device can activate discontinuous reception. Alternatively, if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not meet the first condition, then the second device can activate discontinuous reception.

[0381] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the second device deactivates discontinuous reception; wherein the implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0382] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that sensing is to be performed in the first time unit. Therefore, after the first time unit, the second device can deactivate discontinuous reception to receive sensing signals in a continuous reception manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0383] As an example, the second device deactivates discontinuous reception by including:

[0384] The second device receives the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or,

[0385] The second device receives the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0386] Optionally, the first device transmits a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmits a second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0387] The first device sending a first sensing signal to the first resource set can be understood as follows: the first device sends a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception activation time and the first resource set, and sends a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception sleep time and the first resource set.

[0388] The first device sending the second sensing signal to the second resource set can be understood as follows: the first device sends the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception activation time and the second resource set, and sends the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception sleep time and the second resource set.

[0389] The second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set can be understood as follows: the second device receives the first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception activation time and the first resource set, and receives the first sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception sleep time and the first resource set.

[0390] The second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set can be understood as follows: the second device receives the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception activation time and the second resource set, and receives the second sensing signal at the intersection of the non-continuous reception sleep time and the second resource set.

[0391] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: when a first condition is met, the second device deactivates discontinuous reception; the implementation process of the first condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0392] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing is to be performed. To this end, the second device can deactivate discontinuous reception to receive sensing signals through continuous reception, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0393] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, after the second time unit, the second device activates discontinuous reception; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0394] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the second device can activate discontinuous reception to receive the sensing signal in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0395] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the time when perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0396] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, the second device can activate discontinuous reception. For example, the second device activates discontinuous reception.

[0397] It is understandable that after the second time unit, the second device activates discontinuous reception; or, if the second condition is met, the second device activates discontinuous reception.

[0398] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the second device can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0399] It can be understood that after the second time unit, the second device can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception; or, if the second condition is met, the second device can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception.

[0400] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: activating discontinuous reception when a second condition is met; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0401] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the second device can activate discontinuous reception to send sensing signals in a discontinuous reception manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0402] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0403] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal in the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0404] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the second resource set.

[0405] As an example, transitioning from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set.

[0406] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the fifth information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception; wherein the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration, or the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration and one or more first durations, the first duration indicating the duration of continuous reception after triggering perception or the duration of continuous reception after sensing target information.

[0407] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the duration of discontinuous reception based on the fifth information, and the second device can perform the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time based on the duration of discontinuous reception, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0408] Optionally, the first duration can be determined by a timer, which can be pre-configured, or the timer can be configured by a third device. See the description in the first aspect for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0409] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous reception duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0410] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous reception duration, the second device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the second device can continue to receive sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0411] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following the sensing. For instance, the second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during the first duration, and / or the second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during the first duration.

[0412] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is detected during the discontinuous reception duration, the second device enters the discontinuous reception sleep time.

[0413] Optionally, the second device entering the discontinuous reception sleep time can be understood as the second device not receiving the first sensing signal and / or not receiving the second sensing signal.

[0414] Based on the above scheme, if the second device does not sense target information during the discontinuous reception period, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. Therefore, the second device can enter the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce the reception of sensing signals, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0415] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the method further includes: the discontinuous reception activation time may include one or more first durations. If target information is sensed within a first duration, the sensing signal can continue to be received within the next first duration after the time when the target information is sensed.

[0416] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, then the second device receives the sensing signal within a second duration after that time unit, the second duration being the same as the first duration.

[0417] Based on the above scheme, if the second device senses the target information within the first time period, the second device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the second device receives the sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, and can obtain more transmission resources for the sensing signal to improve the sensing performance.

[0418] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is a third time unit, and the implementation process of the third time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0419] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the second device can activate the first duration within the discontinuous reception activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0420] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: when a third condition is met, the second device determines that sensing is triggered or that target information is sensed, the implementation process of which can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0421] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the second device can activate the first duration within the discontinuous reception activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0422] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: a second device acquiring second information for determining the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time of the first device; the second device receiving a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and / or not receiving a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time.

[0423] Here, discontinuous transmission can be understood as discontinuous transmission by the first device. That is, the second device can receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time of the first device, and / or, the second device can receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time of the first device.

[0424] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time of the first device by acquiring the second information. Furthermore, the second device can receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time and transmit the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time to realize the sensing service.

[0425] And / or, the second device can determine not to receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, that is, the second device can not receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the transmission of the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0426] Optionally, the second device may receive second information from the third device. Alternatively, if the second device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the second information locally.

[0427] For example, the discontinuous transmission activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For instance, the method further includes: the second device acquiring first information, the first information used to determine the first resource set and / or the second resource set; the second device transmitting a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time including any of the following:

[0428] The second device receives the first sensing signal from the first resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0429] The first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0430] The first device transmits a first sensing signal to a first resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time, and transmits a second sensing signal to a second resource set during the same discontinuous transmission activation time.

[0431] For example, the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or receives a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0432] The second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0433] The second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or,

[0434] The second device receives the first sensing signal in the first resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and receives the second sensing signal in the second resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time.

[0435] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the time that triggers perception is the first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is the first condition.

[0436] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission. For example, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission of the first device.

[0437] It is understandable that after the first time unit, the second device determines that the first device will activate discontinuous transmission; or, if the first condition is met, the second device determines that the first device will activate discontinuous transmission.

[0438] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers in a long period, the second device can determine that the first device has transitioned from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0439] It can be understood that after T first time units in a long period, the second device can determine that the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, the second device can determine that the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period.

[0440] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in short periods to discontinuous transmission in long periods.

[0441] It is understood that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can determine that the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short period to discontinuous transmission in the long period. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can determine that the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short period to discontinuous transmission in the long period.

[0442] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not trigger sensing, the second device can determine that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission.

[0443] It is understandable that if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not include the first time unit, then the second device can determine that the first device can activate discontinuous transmission. Alternatively, if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not meet the first condition, then the second device can determine that the first device can activate discontinuous transmission.

[0444] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission; wherein the implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0445] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine in the first time unit that sensing is to be performed. Therefore, after the first time unit, the second device can determine that the first device will activate discontinuous transmission so as to receive sensing signals in a continuous reception manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0446] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if a first condition is met, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission; the implementation process of the first condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0447] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device should activate discontinuous transmission so as to receive sensing signals in a continuous reception manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0448] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, after the second time unit, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0449] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the second device can determine that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission to receive the sensing signal in a discontinuous reception manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0450] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: the second device activating discontinuous transmission when a second condition is met; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0451] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device activates discontinuous transmission to receive the sensing signal in a discontinuous reception manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0452] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0453] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the time when perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0454] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission. For example, the second device determines that discontinuous transmission of the first device has been activated.

[0455] It is understood that after the second time unit, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission.

[0456] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the second device determines that the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0457] It can be understood that after the second time unit, the second device determines that the first device has switched from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the second device determines that the first device has switched from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission.

[0458] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal in a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0459] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the second resource set.

[0460] As an example, transitioning from a short-period discontinuous transmission to a long-period discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set.

[0461] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the second information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission; wherein the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration, or the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration and one or more first durations, the first duration indicating the duration of continuous transmission after triggering perception or the duration of continuous transmission after sensing target information.

[0462] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the duration of discontinuous transmission based on the second information, and the second device can perform the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission activation time based on the duration of discontinuous transmission, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0463] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous transmission duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0464] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or senses target information during the discontinuous transmission duration, the second device can determine that the first duration is activated and that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the second device can continue to transmit sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0465] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following the sensing. For instance, the second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during the first duration, and / or the second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during the first duration.

[0466] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is detected during the discontinuous transmission duration, the second device determines that the first device enters a discontinuous transmission sleep period.

[0467] Optionally, entering this discontinuous transmission sleep period can be understood as not transmitting the first sensing signal and / or not transmitting the second sensing signal.

[0468] Based on the above scheme, if the second device does not sense target information during the discontinuous transmission period, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device enters the discontinuous transmission sleep time, reduce the transmission of sensing signals, and reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0469] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, the second device transmits a sensing signal within a second duration following that time unit, the second duration being the same length as the first duration. In other words, the first durations can overlap or be superimposed.

[0470] Based on the above scheme, if the second device senses the target information within the first time period, the second device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the second device receives the sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, and can obtain more transmission resources for the sensing signal to improve the sensing performance.

[0471] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is a third time unit, and the implementation process of the third time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0472] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the second device can determine that the first device activates the first duration within the discontinuous transmission activation duration, so as to obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals and improve sensing performance.

[0473] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: when a third condition is met, the second device determines that sensing is triggered or that target information is sensed, the implementation process of which can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0474] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device activates the first duration within the discontinuous transmission activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0475] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: the second device receiving or sending third information for requesting the first resource set, and / or the third information for indicating that the first resource set will be used.

[0476] Based on the above scheme, the second device can receive or send third information, so that the recipient of the third information determines that the first resource set will be used. Subsequently, when scheduling and / or using resources, the recipient of the third information can avoid the first resource set, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0477] Optionally, the second device may receive third information from the first device or the third device. Alternatively, the second device may send third information to the first device and / or the third device.

[0478] For example, as shown in Method 5 above, the number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set. For instance, the second resource set may be used by multiple devices (e.g., the second resource set may be configuration information at the per-cell level), while the first resource set may be used by a single device (e.g., the first resource set may be configuration information at the per-UE level). The first resource set is the a-th resource set out of A resource sets, and the resource set indicated by the third information is the first resource set. For example, if the recipient of the third information is the second device, then the second device receives sensing signals (first sensing signal and / or second sensing signal) on the first resource set. As another example, if the recipient of the third information is the third device, then the third device does not allocate the first resource set to other sensing transmitters. As yet another example, if the recipient of the third information is the fourth device, then the fourth device uses the first resource set to transmit and / or receive sensing signals. It can be understood that the fourth device excludes the first resource set.

[0479] The recipient of the third information can determine how to use / allocate the first resource set based on this third information. This allows a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, improving sensing performance. Multiple communication devices can share the second resource set to improve resource utilization, thus balancing sensing resource overhead and sensing performance requirements.

[0480] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the first resource set is the a-th resource set among A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than 1 and a takes the value from 1 to A; the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0481] This third piece of information includes the identifier or index of the a-th resource set; or,

[0482] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0483] The time-domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0484] The code field resource carrying this third information is used to determine the a-th resource set.

[0485] Based on the above scheme, the first resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the third information can instruct that resource set, enabling non-recipients of the third information to avoid it, while recipients of the third information do not need to avoid it. This minimizes the impact on resource scheduling and / or resource usage for recipients of the third information, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0486] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0487] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0488] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0489] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is X times a, where X is a positive integer; where X is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the third information, or X is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information; or,

[0490] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0491] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0492] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0493] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are the same as those occupied by the a-th resource set.

[0494] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information can be used to determine the a-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the a-th resource set in the above-mentioned multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0495] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the third information includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, or an identifier of the device. The identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that sent the first sensing signal, and / or, the identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that received the sensing signal.

[0496] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the third information can also obtain at least one of the above-mentioned items, so that the recipient of the third information can determine whether to avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use based on the at least one item of information, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0497] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the method further includes: the second device receiving or sending fourth information for requesting the second resource set, and / or the fourth information for indicating that the second resource set will be used.

[0498] Based on the above scheme, the second device can receive or send fourth information, so that the recipient of the fourth information determines that the second resource set will be used. Subsequently, when scheduling and / or using resources, the recipient of the fourth information can avoid the second resource set, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0499] Optionally, the second device may receive fourth information from the first device or the third device. Alternatively, the second device may send fourth information to the first device and / or the third device.

[0500] For example, as shown in Method 5 above, the number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set. For instance, the second resource set may be used by multiple devices (e.g., the second resource set may be configuration information at the per-cell level), while the first resource set may be used by a single device (e.g., the first resource set may be configuration information at the per-UE level). The recipient of the fourth information can configure these two resource sets based on this fourth information to enable a larger number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the second resource set, thereby improving resource utilization; and to enable a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, thereby improving sensing performance.

[0501] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the second resource set is the b-th resource set among B resource sets, where B is an integer greater than 1 and b takes the value from 1 to B;

[0502] The fourth piece of information satisfies any of the following:

[0503] The fourth piece of information includes the identifier of the b-th resource set; or,

[0504] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are used to determine the b-th resource set; or,

[0505] The time-domain resources carrying this fourth information are used to determine the b-th resource set; or,

[0506] The code field resource carrying this fourth information is used to determine the b-th resource set.

[0507] Based on the above scheme, the second resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the fourth information can instruct one of these resource sets, enabling recipients other than those receiving the fourth information to avoid that resource set based on the fourth information, while recipients of the fourth information do not need to avoid it. This minimizes the impact on resource scheduling and / or resource usage for recipients of the fourth information, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0508] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information satisfies any of the following:

[0509] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is b; or,

[0510] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is b; or,

[0511] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information is b times Y, where Y is a positive integer; where Y is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information, or Y is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information; or,

[0512] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0513] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0514] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0515] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are the same as those occupied by the b-th resource set.

[0516] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information can be used to determine the b-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the b-th resource set through the above-mentioned multiple methods to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0517] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the fourth information further includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, an identifier of the device transmitting the sensing signal, or an identifier of the device receiving the sensing signal.

[0518] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the fourth information can also obtain at least one of the above information, so that the recipient of the fourth information can determine whether to avoid the second resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0519] A third aspect of this application provides a method applied to a third device, such as a third equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a third equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the device's functions. For example, the third equipment can be a device for configuring sensing signals and / or resources for the sensing signals. The following description uses a third device as an example. In this method, the third device determines first information, which is used to determine a first resource set and a second resource set; the first resource set is used to transmit a first sensing signal, the second resource set is used to transmit a second sensing signal, and the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about a sensing target; the third device sends the first information.

[0520] Based on the above scheme, after the third device sends the first information, the recipient of the first information (e.g., the first device and / or the second device) can determine a first resource set and a second resource set through the first information, and transmit a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or transmit a second sensing signal on the second resource set. The first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about the sensing target; that is, the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal can be used for sensing. Since these two different resource sets can be used for different sensing services, that is, these two different resource sets can be used to meet different sensing needs, after the recipient of the first information determines the two different resource sets through the first information, the recipient can transmit a sensing signal through one or both of these different resource sets, and can achieve sensing through the sensing signal transmitted through one or both resource sets, thereby meeting sensing needs and improving sensing performance.

[0521] Optionally, the above transmission includes sending or receiving.

[0522] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the first resource set and the second resource set satisfy at least one of methods one through ten. Methods one through ten can be referenced to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0523] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the first sensing signal is used to perform sensing, and the second sensing signal is used to detect whether sensing has been triggered.

[0524] Based on the above scheme, the resources of the first resource set are used to perform sensing. The first sensing signal transmitted through the first resource set is expected to achieve high transmission quality, for example, this high transmission quality can be achieved through more transmission resources or more sensing information, thus ensuring the quality of service for sensing. Similarly, the second resource set is used to trigger sensing; that is, the second sensing signal transmitted through the first resource set is expected to be used to determine whether sensing is triggered, so as to achieve the triggering of sensing services with fewer transmission resources or less sensing information.

[0525] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, a first sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, a second sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is also used for communication.

[0526] Based on the above scheme, both the first and second sensing signals can be used to determine information about the sensing target. Furthermore, the second sensing signal can also be used for communication, meaning it also possesses communication functionality. In this way, a device can use the second sensing signal to perform sensing services and also to perform communication services, thus reusing the second sensing signal to achieve more services.

[0527] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the first information includes: first configuration information for indicating the first resource set; second configuration information for indicating the second resource set, or for indicating the third resource set; wherein the third resource set is not used for transmitting sensing signals, and the third resource set is used to determine the second resource set.

[0528] Based on the above scheme, the first information can configure the first resource set and the second resource set through the first configuration information and the second configuration information. Furthermore, the second configuration information can configure the second resource set in multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0529] As an example, both the first resource set and the second resource set are semi-statically configured or configured.

[0530] As another example, the first resource set is semi-statically configured or configured, while the second resource set is dynamically scheduled.

[0531] As another example, the first resource set is dynamically scheduled, and the second resource set is semi-statically configured or configured.

[0532] Optionally, the third resource set and the first resource set are used to determine the second resource set. In other words, the second resource set can be determined using the first resource set and the third resource set to reduce the configuration overhead of the second resource set. For example, the third resource set can be referred to the first aspect above and related descriptions.

[0533] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the first configuration information is used to indicate A resource sets, the first resource set being the a-th resource set among the A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and a takes the value from 1 to A.

[0534] Optionally, the implementation process of A resource sets can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0535] Based on the above scheme, the first configuration information can be used to indicate one or more resource sets, and the recipient of the first information can transmit the first sensing signal in one of the one or more resource sets (i.e., the first resource set), so that the recipient can realize the transmission of the first sensing signal for performing sensing in the one resource set.

[0536] Furthermore, through this method, different sensing transmitting devices transmit sensing signals on different resource sets (i.e., different first resource sets), thereby avoiding mutual interference and ensuring the reliability of sensing.

[0537] Based on the above scheme, the time to trigger perception is the first time, or the condition to trigger perception is the first condition.

[0538] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the method further includes: the third device receiving first feedback information, the first feedback information being used to indicate either: whether to terminate sensing; or, whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set.

[0539] Based on the above scheme, the third device can also receive first feedback information, enabling the third device to determine whether to end the sensing based on the first feedback information, and / or whether to adjust the first resource set to the second resource set. Subsequently, the third device can determine whether to perform the switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal.

[0540] Optionally, the first resource set can be one of A resource sets, where A is a positive integer. For example, the A resource sets can include one or more resource sets, and the first resource set can be the a-th resource set among these one or more resource sets, where a takes a value from 1 to A. In the above process, the first feedback information can be determined based on the first sensing signal of the a-th resource set.

[0541] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the method further includes: the third device receiving second feedback information, the second feedback information being used to indicate either: whether to trigger perception; or, whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set.

[0542] Based on the above scheme, the third device can also receive second feedback information, enabling the third device to determine whether to trigger sensing and / or whether to adjust the second resource set to the first resource set based on the second feedback information. Subsequently, the third device can determine whether to perform a switching of sensing resources based on the echo signal of the sensing signal.

[0543] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the second configuration information is used to indicate B resource sets, the second resource set being the b-th resource set among the B resource sets, where B is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and b takes the value from 1 to B.

[0544] Based on the above scheme, the second configuration information can be used to indicate one or more resource sets, and the recipient of the first information can transmit the second sensing signal in one of the one or more resource sets (i.e., the second resource set), so that the recipient of the first information can realize the transmission of the second sensing signal for triggering sensing in one of the resource sets.

[0545] Based on the above scheme, the time when perception ends is the second time, or the condition that triggers the end of perception is the second condition.

[0546] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the method further includes: the third device sending second information for determining a discontinuous transmission activation time and / or a discontinuous transmission sleep time, wherein the discontinuous reception activation time is used to transmit a sensing signal and the discontinuous reception sleep time is not used to transmit a sensing signal.

[0547] Based on the above scheme, the third device can also send second information, so that the first device can determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time through the second information. Furthermore, the first device can send the first sensing signal and / or send the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and can realize the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission activation time to realize sensing services.

[0548] And / or, the first device can determine not to transmit the first sensing signal and / or not to transmit the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, that is, the first device can not transmit the first sensing signal and / or not to transmit the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0549] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the second information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission; wherein the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration, or the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous transmission after triggering perception or the duration of continuous transmission after sensing target information.

[0550] Based on the above scheme, the second information sent by the third device can be used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission, and the first device can send a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time based on the duration of discontinuous transmission, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous transmission.

[0551] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous transmission duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0552] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous transmission duration, the first device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the first device can continue to transmit sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0553] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following sensing. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal from a first resource set within the first duration, and / or the first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set within the first duration.

[0554] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the method further includes: the third device sending fifth information for determining a discontinuous reception activation time and / or a discontinuous reception sleep time, wherein the discontinuous reception activation time is used to receive a sensing signal and the discontinuous reception sleep time is not used to receive a sensing signal.

[0555] Based on the above scheme, the third device can send fifth information to the second device, so that the second device can determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time through the acquired fifth information. Furthermore, the second device can receive the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and can realize the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time to realize sensing services.

[0556] And / or, the second device can determine not to receive the first sensing signal and / or not to receive the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, that is, the second device can not receive the first sensing signal and / or not to receive the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0557] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the fifth information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception; wherein the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration, or the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous reception after triggering perception or the duration of continuous reception after sensing target information.

[0558] Based on the above scheme, the fifth information sent by the third device can also be used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception, and the second device can perform the reception of the sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time based on the duration of discontinuous reception, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0559] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous reception duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0560] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous reception duration, the second device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the second device can continue to receive sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0561] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following the sensing. For instance, the second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during the first duration, and / or the second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during the first duration.

[0562] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the method further includes: the third device receiving third information for requesting the first resource set, and / or the third information for indicating that the first resource set will be used.

[0563] Based on the above scheme, the third device can receive third information, enabling the third device to determine that the first resource set will be used. Subsequently, the third device can avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0564] For example, as shown in Method 5 above, the number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set. For instance, the second resource set may be used by multiple devices (e.g., the second resource set may be configuration information at the per-cell level), while the first resource set may be used by a single device (e.g., the first resource set may be configuration information at the per-UE level). The first resource set is the a-th resource set out of A resource sets, and the resource set indicated by the third information is the first resource set. For example, if the recipient of the third information is the second device, then the second device receives sensing signals (first sensing signal and / or second sensing signal) on the first resource set. As another example, if the recipient of the third information is the third device, then the third device does not allocate the first resource set to other sensing transmitters. As yet another example, if the recipient of the third information is the fourth device, then the fourth device uses the first resource set to transmit and / or receive sensing signals. It can be understood that the fourth device excludes the first resource set.

[0565] The third device can determine how to use / allocate the first resource set based on this third information. This allows a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, improving sensing performance. Multiple communication devices can share the second resource set to improve resource utilization, thus balancing sensing resource overhead and sensing performance requirements.

[0566] Optionally, the third device may receive third information from the first device or the second device.

[0567] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the first resource set is the a-th resource set among A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than 1 and a takes the value from 1 to A; the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0568] This third piece of information includes the identifier or index of the a-th resource set; or,

[0569] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0570] The time-domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0571] The code field resource carrying this third information is used to determine the a-th resource set.

[0572] Based on the above scheme, the first resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the third information can indicate one of the resource sets, so that the third device can avoid the one of the resource sets based on the third information when scheduling resources. For example, the third device does not need to avoid the one of the resource sets, which can minimize the impact on the resource scheduling and / or resource use of the third device, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0573] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0574] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0575] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0576] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is X times a, where X is a positive integer; where X is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the third information, or X is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information; or,

[0577] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0578] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0579] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0580] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are the same as those occupied by the a-th resource set.

[0581] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information can be used to determine the a-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the a-th resource set in the above-mentioned multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0582] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the third information includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, or an identifier of the device. The identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that transmits the first sensing signal, and / or, the identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that receives the sensing signal.

[0583] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the third information can also obtain at least one of the above information, so that the third device can determine whether to avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use based on the at least one piece of information, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0584] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the method further includes: the third device receiving or sending fourth information for requesting the second resource set, and / or the fourth information for indicating that the second resource set will be used.

[0585] Based on the above scheme, the third device can receive the fourth information, enabling the third device to determine that the second resource set will be used. Subsequently, the third device can avoid the second resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0586] Optionally, the third device may receive fourth information from the first or second device.

[0587] For example, as shown in Method 5 above, the number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set. For instance, the second resource set may be used by multiple devices (e.g., the second resource set may be configuration information at the per-cell level), while the first resource set may be used by a single device (e.g., the first resource set may be configuration information at the per-UE level). The third device can configure these two resource sets based on the fourth information to enable a larger number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the second resource set, thereby improving resource utilization; and to enable a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, thereby improving sensing performance.

[0588] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the second resource set is the b-th resource set among B resource sets, where B is an integer greater than 1 and b takes the value from 1 to B; the fourth information satisfies any of the following:

[0589] The fourth piece of information includes the identifier of the b-th resource set; or,

[0590] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are used to determine the b-th resource set; or,

[0591] The time-domain resources carrying this fourth information are used to determine the b-th resource set; or,

[0592] The code field resource carrying this fourth information is used to determine the b-th resource set.

[0593] Based on the above scheme, the second resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Accordingly, the fourth information can indicate one of the resource sets, so that the third device can avoid the one resource set based on the fourth information when scheduling resources. For example, the third device does not need to avoid other resource sets, and can minimize the impact on the resource scheduling and / or resource use of the third device, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0594] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information satisfies any of the following:

[0595] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is b; or,

[0596] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is b; or,

[0597] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information is b times Y, where Y is a positive integer; where Y is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information, or Y is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information; or,

[0598] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0599] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0600] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying this fourth information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the b-th resource set; or,

[0601] The frequency domain resources carrying this fourth information are the same as those occupied by the b-th resource set.

[0602] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the fourth information can be used to determine the b-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the b-th resource set through the above-mentioned multiple methods to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0603] In one possible implementation of the third aspect, the fourth information further includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, an identifier of the device transmitting the sensing signal, or an identifier of the device receiving the sensing signal.

[0604] Based on the above scheme, the third device can also obtain at least one of the above information, so that the third device can determine whether to avoid the second resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0605] A fourth aspect of this application provides a method applied to a first device, such as a first equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a first equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. For example, the first equipment may be a device for transmitting sensing signals; or, the first equipment may also have communication functions, i.e., the first equipment is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a first device as an example. In this method, the first device acquires second information used to determine a discontinuous transmission activation time and / or a discontinuous transmission sleep time; the first device transmits a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and / or does not transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time.

[0606] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time by acquiring the second information. Furthermore, the first device can transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time and realize the transmission of the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time to realize the sensing service.

[0607] And / or, the first device can determine not to transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, that is, the first device can not transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the transmission of the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0608] Optionally, the first device may receive second information from the third device. Alternatively, if the first device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the second information locally.

[0609] For example, the non-continuous transmission activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For specific implementation details, please refer to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0610] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the time that triggers perception is the first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is the first condition.

[0611] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, discontinuous transmission can be deactivated. For example, discontinuous transmission of the first device can be deactivated.

[0612] It is understandable that discontinuous transmission can be activated after the first time unit; or, discontinuous transmission can be activated if the first condition is met.

[0613] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers in a long period, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0614] It can be understood that after T first time units in a long period, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period.

[0615] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in short periods to discontinuous transmission in long periods.

[0616] It is understandable that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short periods to discontinuous transmission in the long periods. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short periods to discontinuous transmission in the long periods.

[0617] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not trigger sensing, then discontinuous transmission can be activated.

[0618] It is understood that if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not include the first time unit, then the first device can activate discontinuous transmission. Alternatively, if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not satisfy the first condition, then the first device can activate discontinuous transmission.

[0619] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission; wherein the implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0620] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed in the first time unit. Therefore, after the first time unit, the first device can deactivate discontinuous transmission to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0621] As an example, deactivating discontinuous transmission by the first device includes: the first device transmitting a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in the second resource set. For specific implementation details, please refer to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0622] Optionally, the second device receives the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receives the second sensing signal in the second resource set. For specific implementation details, please refer to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0623] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: deactivating discontinuous transmission when a first condition is met; the implementation process of the first condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0624] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed. To this end, the first device can deactivate discontinuous transmission to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0625] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the first device activates discontinuous transmission after the second time unit; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0626] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the first device can activate discontinuous transmission to send the sensing signal in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0627] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: the first device activating discontinuous transmission when a second condition is met; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0628] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the first device can activate discontinuous transmission to send sensing signals in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0629] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0630] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the time when perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0631] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, the first device can activate discontinuous transmission. For example, the first device activates discontinuous transmission.

[0632] It is understandable that after the second time unit, the first device activates discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the first device activates discontinuous transmission.

[0633] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0634] It can be understood that after the second time unit, the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission.

[0635] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal in a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0636] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the second resource set.

[0637] As an example, transitioning from a short-period discontinuous transmission to a long-period discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set.

[0638] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the second information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission; wherein the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration, or the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous transmission after triggering perception or the duration of continuous transmission after sensing target information.

[0639] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the duration of discontinuous transmission based on the second information, and the first device can perform the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission activation time based on the duration of discontinuous transmission, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous transmission.

[0640] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous transmission duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0641] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous transmission duration, the first device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the first device can continue to transmit sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0642] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following sensing. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal from a first resource set within the first duration, and / or the first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set within the first duration.

[0643] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is detected during the discontinuous transmission duration, the first device enters a discontinuous transmission sleep period.

[0644] Optionally, entering this discontinuous transmission sleep period can be understood as not transmitting the first sensing signal and / or not transmitting the second sensing signal.

[0645] Based on the above scheme, if the first device does not sense target information during the discontinuous transmission period, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end. Therefore, the first device can enter the discontinuous transmission sleep time to reduce the transmission of sensing signals, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0646] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, the first device transmits a sensing signal within a second duration following that time unit, the second duration being the same length as the first duration. In other words, the first durations can overlap or be superimposed.

[0647] Based on the above scheme, if the first device senses target information within the first time period, the first device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the first device sends a sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, which can obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals to improve sensing performance.

[0648] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is the third time unit, and the implementation process of the third time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0649] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the first device can activate the first duration within the non-continuous transmission activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0650] In one possible implementation of the fourth aspect, the method further includes: when a third condition is met, the first device determines that sensing is triggered or that target information is sensed, the implementation process of which can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0651] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the first device can activate the first duration within the non-continuous transmission activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0652] A fifth aspect of this application provides a method applied to a second device, such as a second equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a second equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. For example, the second device may be a device for receiving sensing signals; or, the second device may also have communication functions, i.e., the second device is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a second device as an example. In this method, the second device acquires second information used to determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time of a first device; the second device receives a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and / or does not receive a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time.

[0653] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time of the first device by acquiring the second information. Furthermore, the second device can receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time and transmit the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time to realize the sensing service.

[0654] And / or, the second device can determine not to receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, that is, the second device can not receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the transmission of the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0655] Optionally, the second device may receive second information from the third device. Alternatively, if the second device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the second information locally.

[0656] For example, the discontinuous transmission activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For instance, the method further includes: the second device acquiring first information, the first information used to determine the first resource set and / or the second resource set; the second device transmitting a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time including any of the following:

[0657] The second device receives the first sensing signal from the first resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0658] The first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0659] The first device transmits a first sensing signal to a first resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time, and transmits a second sensing signal to a second resource set during the same discontinuous transmission activation time.

[0660] For example, the second device receives a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or receives a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0661] The second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or...

[0662] The second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during a discontinuous transmission activation time; or,

[0663] The second device receives the first sensing signal in the first resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and receives the second sensing signal in the second resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time.

[0664] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the time that triggers perception is the first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is the first condition.

[0665] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission. For example, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission of the first device.

[0666] It is understandable that after the first time unit, the second device determines that the first device will activate discontinuous transmission; or, if the first condition is met, the second device determines that the first device will activate discontinuous transmission.

[0667] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers in a long period, the second device can determine that the first device has transitioned from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0668] It can be understood that after T first time units in a long period, the second device can determine that the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, the second device can determine that the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in a long period to discontinuous transmission in a short period.

[0669] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the first device can switch from discontinuous transmission in short periods to discontinuous transmission in long periods.

[0670] It is understood that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can determine that the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short period to discontinuous transmission in the long period. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can determine that the first device can transition from discontinuous transmission in the short period to discontinuous transmission in the long period.

[0671] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not trigger sensing, the second device can determine that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission.

[0672] It is understandable that if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not include the first time unit, then the second device can determine that the first device can activate discontinuous transmission. Alternatively, if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous transmission cycles does not meet the first condition, then the second device can determine that the first device can activate discontinuous transmission.

[0673] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission; wherein the implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0674] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine in the first time unit that sensing is to be performed. Therefore, after the first time unit, the second device can determine that the first device will activate discontinuous transmission so as to receive sensing signals in a continuous reception manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0675] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: if a first condition is met, the second device determines that the first device deactivates discontinuous transmission; the implementation process of the first condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0676] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device should activate discontinuous transmission so as to receive sensing signals in a continuous reception manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0677] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, after the second time unit, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0678] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the second device can determine that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission to receive the sensing signal in a discontinuous reception manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0679] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: the second device activating discontinuous transmission when a second condition is met; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0680] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device activates discontinuous transmission to receive the sensing signal in a discontinuous reception manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0681] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0682] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the time when perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0683] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission. For example, the second device determines that discontinuous transmission of the first device has been activated.

[0684] It is understood that after the second time unit, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the second device determines that the first device has activated discontinuous transmission.

[0685] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the second device determines that the first device can switch from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0686] It can be understood that after the second time unit, the second device determines that the first device has switched from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission; or, if the second condition is met, the second device determines that the first device has switched from short-period discontinuous transmission to long-period discontinuous transmission.

[0687] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal in a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal in a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0688] As an example, activating discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and a second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous transmission duration and the second resource set.

[0689] As an example, transitioning from a short-period discontinuous transmission to a long-period discontinuous transmission includes: a first device transmitting a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set. Optionally, a second device receiving the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous transmission and the second resource set.

[0690] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the second information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission; wherein the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration, or the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous transmission after triggering perception or the duration of continuous transmission after sensing target information.

[0691] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the duration of discontinuous transmission based on the second information, and the second device can perform the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous transmission activation time based on the duration of discontinuous transmission, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0692] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous transmission duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0693] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or senses target information during the discontinuous transmission duration, the second device can determine that the first duration is activated and that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the second device can continue to transmit sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0694] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following the sensing. For instance, the second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during the first duration, and / or the second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during the first duration.

[0695] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is detected during the discontinuous transmission duration, the second device determines that the first device enters a discontinuous transmission sleep period.

[0696] Optionally, entering this discontinuous transmission sleep period can be understood as not transmitting the first sensing signal and / or not transmitting the second sensing signal.

[0697] Based on the above scheme, if the second device does not sense target information during the discontinuous transmission period, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device enters the discontinuous transmission sleep time, reduce the transmission of sensing signals, and reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0698] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, the second device transmits a sensing signal within a second duration following that time unit, the second duration being the same length as the first duration. In other words, the first durations can overlap or be superimposed.

[0699] Based on the above scheme, if the second device senses the target information within the first time period, the second device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the second device receives the sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, and can obtain more transmission resources for the sensing signal to improve the sensing performance.

[0700] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is the third time unit, and the implementation process of the third time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0701] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the second device can determine that the first device activates the first duration within the discontinuous transmission activation duration, so as to obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals and improve sensing performance.

[0702] In one possible implementation of the fifth aspect, the method further includes: when a third condition is met, the second device determines that sensing is triggered or that target information is sensed, the implementation process of which can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0703] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the second device can determine that the first device activates the first duration within the discontinuous transmission activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0704] A sixth aspect of this application provides a method applied to a second device, such as a second equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a second equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. For example, the second device may be a device for receiving sensing signals; or, the second device may also have communication functions, i.e., the second device is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a second device as an example. In this method, the second device acquires fifth information, which is used to determine a discontinuous reception activation time and / or a discontinuous reception sleep time; the second device receives a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and / or, the second device does not receive a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time.

[0705] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time by acquiring the fifth information. Furthermore, the second device can receive the sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time and realize the reception of the sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time to realize the sensing service.

[0706] And / or, the second device can determine not to receive sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time, that is, the second device can not receive sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0707] Optionally, the second device may receive the fifth information from the third device. Alternatively, if the second device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the fifth information locally.

[0708] For example, the discontinuous reception activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For specific implementation details, please refer to the second aspect and related descriptions.

[0709] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the time that triggers perception is the first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is the first condition.

[0710] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, the second device can deactivate discontinuous reception. For example, the second device deactivates discontinuous reception.

[0711] It is understandable that after the first time unit, the second device activates discontinuous reception; or, if the first condition is met, the second device activates discontinuous reception.

[0712] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers in a long period, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in a short period to discontinuous reception in a long period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0713] It can be understood that after T first time units in a long period, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period.

[0714] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception during short periods to discontinuous reception during long periods.

[0715] It is understandable that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in the short period to discontinuous reception in the long period. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, the second device can switch from discontinuous reception in the short period to discontinuous reception in the long period.

[0716] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not trigger sensing, the second device can activate discontinuous reception.

[0717] It is understandable that if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not include the first time unit, then the second device can activate discontinuous reception. Alternatively, if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not meet the first condition, then the second device can activate discontinuous reception.

[0718] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the second device deactivates discontinuous reception; wherein the implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0719] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that sensing is to be performed in the first time unit. Therefore, after the first time unit, the second device can deactivate discontinuous reception to receive sensing signals in a continuous reception manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0720] As an example, deactivating discontinuous reception by the second device includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal in the second resource set. For specific implementation details, please refer to the second aspect and related descriptions.

[0721] Optionally, the first device transmits a first sensing signal to the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmits a second sensing signal to the second resource set. For specific implementation details, please refer to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0722] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: upon satisfying a first condition, the second device deactivates discontinuous reception; the implementation of the first condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0723] Based on the above scheme, if the first condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing is to be performed. To this end, the second device can deactivate discontinuous reception to receive sensing signals through continuous reception, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0724] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the second device activates discontinuous reception after the second time unit; wherein the implementation of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0725] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the second device can activate discontinuous reception to receive the sensing signal in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0726] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: the second device activating discontinuous reception when a second condition is met; the implementation of the second condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0727] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the second device can activate discontinuous reception to send sensing signals in a discontinuous reception manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0728] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0729] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the time at which perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0730] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, the second device can activate discontinuous reception. For example, the second device activates discontinuous reception.

[0731] It is understandable that after the second time unit, the second device activates discontinuous reception; or, if the second condition is met, the second device activates discontinuous reception.

[0732] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the second device can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0733] It can be understood that after the second time unit, the second device can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception; or, if the second condition is met, the second device can switch from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception.

[0734] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal in the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0735] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the second resource set.

[0736] As an example, transitioning from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set.

[0737] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the fifth information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception; wherein the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration, or the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous reception after triggering perception or the duration of continuous reception after sensing target information.

[0738] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine the duration of discontinuous reception based on the fifth information, and the second device can perform the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time based on the duration of discontinuous reception, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0739] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous reception duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0740] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous reception duration, the second device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the second device can continue to receive sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0741] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following the sensing. For instance, the second device receives the first sensing signal from a first resource set during the first duration, and / or the second device receives the second sensing signal from a second resource set during the first duration.

[0742] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is sensed during the discontinuous reception duration, the second device enters the discontinuous reception sleep time.

[0743] Optionally, the second device entering the discontinuous reception sleep time can be understood as the second device not receiving the first sensing signal and / or not receiving the second sensing signal.

[0744] Based on the above scheme, if the second device does not sense target information during the discontinuous reception period, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. Therefore, the second device can enter the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce the reception of sensing signals, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0745] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, the second device receives the sensing signal within a second duration after the first duration, the second duration being the same as the first duration.

[0746] Based on the above scheme, if the second device senses the target information within the first time period, the second device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the second device receives the sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, and can obtain more transmission resources for the sensing signal to improve the sensing performance.

[0747] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is the third time unit, and the implementation process of the third time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0748] Based on the above scheme, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the second device can activate the first duration within the discontinuous reception activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0749] In one possible implementation of the sixth aspect, the method further includes: when a third condition is met, the second device determines that sensing is triggered or that target information is sensed, the implementation process of which can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0750] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the second device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the second device can activate the first duration within the discontinuous reception activation duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0751] A seventh aspect of this application provides a method applied to a first device, such as a first equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a first equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. For example, the first equipment may be a device for transmitting sensing signals; or, the first equipment may also have communication functions, i.e., the first equipment is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a first device as an example. In this method, the first device acquires fifth information, which is used to determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time of a second device; the first device transmits a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and / or, the first device does not transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time.

[0752] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time of the second device by acquiring the fifth information. Furthermore, the first device can transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time to realize the sensing service.

[0753] And / or, the first device can determine not to transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, that is, the first device can not transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time, and can pause (or stop or disable) the transmission of the sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce overhead and power consumption.

[0754] Optionally, the first device may receive the fifth information from the third device. Alternatively, if the first device is a resource configuration device, it may generate or determine the fifth information locally.

[0755] For example, the discontinuous reception activation time may be associated with the first resource set and / or the second resource set described above. For instance, the method further includes: the first device acquiring first information, the first information used to determine the first resource set and / or the second resource set; transmitting a sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time including any of the following:

[0756] The first device transmits a first sensing signal to the first resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0757] The first device transmits a second sensing signal to the second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0758] The first device sends a first sensing signal to the first resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time, and sends a second sensing signal to the second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time.

[0759] For example, the first device transmits a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or transmits a second sensing signal on the second resource set, including any of the following:

[0760] The first device transmits the first sensing signal from a first set of resources during a discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0761] The first device transmits the second sensing signal to a second resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time; or...

[0762] The first device transmits the first sensing signal to a first resource set during a discontinuous reception activation time, and transmits the second sensing signal to a second resource set during the discontinuous reception activation time.

[0763] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the time that triggers perception is the first time unit, or the condition that triggers perception is the first condition.

[0764] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is triggered, the first device can determine that the second device activates discontinuous reception. For example, the first device can determine that the second device activates discontinuous reception.

[0765] It is understood that after the first time unit, the first device can determine that the second device will activate discontinuous reception; or, if the first condition is met, the first device can determine that the second device will activate discontinuous reception.

[0766] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: after determining T sensing triggers in a long period, the first device can determine that the second device has transitioned from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0767] It is understandable that after T first time units in a long period, the first device can determine that the second device has switched from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period; or, if the first condition is met for the Tth time in a long period, the first device can determine that the second device has switched from discontinuous reception in a long period to discontinuous reception in a short period.

[0768] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: if sensing is not triggered for L consecutive short periods, the first device can determine that the second device has transitioned from discontinuous reception during short periods to discontinuous reception during long periods.

[0769] It is understood that if the first time unit is not included within the L consecutive short periods, the first device can determine that the second device has transitioned from discontinuous reception in the short period to discontinuous reception in the long period. Alternatively, if the first condition is not met within the L consecutive short periods, the first device can determine that the second device has transitioned from discontinuous reception in the short period to discontinuous reception in the long period.

[0770] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not trigger sensing, the first device can determine that the second device has activated discontinuous reception.

[0771] It is understood that if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not include the first time unit, then the first device can determine that the second device has activated discontinuous reception. Alternatively, if the time corresponding to L consecutive discontinuous reception cycles does not meet the first condition, then the first device can determine that the second device has activated discontinuous reception.

[0772] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: after the first time unit, the first device determines that the second device deactivates discontinuous reception; wherein the implementation process of the first time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0773] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine in the first time unit that sensing is to be performed. Therefore, after the first time unit, the first device can determine that the second device will activate discontinuous reception to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0774] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: if a first condition is met, the first device determines that the second device deactivates discontinuous reception; the implementation of the first condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0775] Based on the above scheme, under the condition of satisfying the first condition, the first device can determine that sensing is to be performed. To this end, the first device can determine that the second device activates discontinuous reception to send sensing signals in a continuous transmission manner, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0776] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, after the second time unit, the first device determines that the second device activates discontinuous reception; wherein the implementation process of the second time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0777] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that the sensing is about to end in the second time unit. Therefore, after the second time unit, the first device can determine that the second device activates discontinuous reception to send the sensing signal in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0778] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: upon satisfying a second condition, the first device determines that the second device activates discontinuous reception; the implementation process of the second condition can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0779] Based on the above scheme, when the second condition is met, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. To this end, the first device can determine that the second device activates discontinuous reception to send the sensing signal in a discontinuous manner, which can reduce the consumption of sensing resources and reduce power consumption.

[0780] The second condition includes receiving information from a higher-level authority indicating the end of the sensing process. Optionally, if the sensing process ends, the second sensing signal is used to detect whether the sensing was triggered (e.g., whether the sensing was triggered again). If the sensing was triggered or the sensing process has not ended, the first sensing signal is used to perform the sensing.

[0781] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the time when perception ends is the second time unit, or the condition for the end of perception is the second condition.

[0782] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: if sensing ends, the first device can determine that the second device has activated discontinuous reception. For example, the first device can determine that the second device has activated discontinuous reception.

[0783] It is understood that after the second time unit, the first device can determine that the second device has activated discontinuous reception; or, if the second condition is met, the first device can determine that the second device has activated discontinuous reception.

[0784] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: after the sensing ends, the first device can determine that the second device has transitioned from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception. T is a positive integer. For example, T = 1.

[0785] It is understood that after the second time unit, the first device can determine that the second device has switched from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception; or, if the second condition is met, the first device can determine that the second device has switched from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception.

[0786] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal in the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal in the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal in the second resource set.

[0787] As an example, activating discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal at the intersection of the discontinuous reception duration and the second resource set.

[0788] As an example, transitioning from short-period discontinuous reception to long-period discontinuous reception includes: the second device receiving a first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the second device receiving a second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set. Optionally, the first device transmitting the first sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the first resource set; and / or, the first device transmitting the second sensing signal at the intersection of the long-period discontinuous reception and the second resource set.

[0789] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the fifth information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception; wherein the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration, or the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous reception after triggering perception or the duration of continuous reception after sensing target information.

[0790] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine the duration of discontinuous reception based on the fifth information, and the first device can perform the transmission of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time based on the duration of discontinuous reception, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0791] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous reception duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0792] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous reception duration, the first device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the first device can continue to send sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0793] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following sensing. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal from a first resource set within the first duration, and / or the first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set within the first duration.

[0794] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: if no target information is sensed during the discontinuous reception duration, the first device determines that the second device enters the discontinuous reception sleep period.

[0795] Optionally, the second device entering the discontinuous reception sleep time can be understood as the second device not receiving the first sensing signal and / or not receiving the second sensing signal.

[0796] Based on the above scheme, if the first device does not sense target information during the discontinuous reception period, the second device can determine that the sensing is about to end. Therefore, the first device can determine that the second device can enter the discontinuous reception sleep time to reduce the reception and transmission of sensing signals, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0797] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: if target information is sensed at any time unit within the first duration, then the first device receives the sensing signal within a second duration after the first time unit, the second duration being the same as the first duration.

[0798] Based on the above scheme, if the first device senses target information within the first time period, the first device can determine that it will perform sensing. To this end, the first device sends a sensing signal within the second time period after any time unit, which can obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals to improve sensing performance.

[0799] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the starting time unit of the first duration is the third time unit, and the implementation process of the third time unit can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0800] Based on the above scheme, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed in the third time unit. Therefore, after the third time unit, the first device can determine that the second device activates the first duration within the discontinuous reception activation duration, so as to obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals and improve sensing performance.

[0801] In one possible implementation of the seventh aspect, the method further includes: when a third condition is met, the second device determines that sensing is triggered or that target information is sensed, the implementation process of which can be referred to the first aspect and related descriptions.

[0802] Based on the above scheme, if the third condition is met, the first device can determine that sensing will be performed. To this end, the first device can determine that the second device activates the first duration within the discontinuous reception activation duration, so as to obtain more transmission resources for sensing signals and improve sensing performance.

[0803] An eighth aspect of this application provides a method applied to a third device, such as a third equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a third equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the device's functions. Exemplarily, the third equipment can be a device for configuring sensing signals and / or resources for sensing signals. The following description uses a third device as an example. In this method, the third device sends second information and / or fifth information; wherein the second information is used to determine a discontinuous transmission activation time and / or a discontinuous transmission sleep time, the discontinuous transmission activation time being used to transmit sensing signals, and the discontinuous transmission sleep time not being used to transmit sensing signals; the fifth information is used to determine a discontinuous reception activation time and / or a discontinuous reception sleep time, the discontinuous reception activation time being used to receive sensing signals, and the discontinuous reception sleep time not being used to receive sensing signals.

[0804] Based on the above scheme, the third device can send second information to the first device, enabling the first device to determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time through the second information. Furthermore, the first device can transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, thereby realizing the sensing service. And / or, the first device can determine not to transmit a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, meaning it can suspend (or stop or disable) the transmission of the sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0805] And / or, the third device may send fifth information to the second device, enabling the second device to determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time based on the acquired fifth information. Furthermore, the second device can receive sensing signals during the discontinuous reception activation time, thereby enabling sensing services. And / or, the second device can determine not to receive sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time, i.e., the second device can suspend (or stop or disable) the reception of sensing signals during the discontinuous reception sleep time, thereby reducing overhead and power consumption.

[0806] Based on the above scheme, the first device transmits a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and does not transmit the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time. Correspondingly, the second device receives the first sensing signal and / or transmits the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and the first device does not receive the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time.

[0807] Based on the above scheme, the second device receives the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and does not receive the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception sleep time. Correspondingly, the first device transmits the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and does not transmit the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission sleep time.

[0808] In one possible implementation of the eighth aspect, the second information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission; wherein the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration, or the discontinuous transmission activation time includes the discontinuous transmission duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous transmission after triggering perception or the duration of continuous transmission after sensing target information.

[0809] Based on the above scheme, the second information sent by the third device can be used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission, and the first device can send a sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time based on the duration of discontinuous transmission, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous transmission.

[0810] In one possible implementation of the eighth aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous transmission duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0811] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous transmission duration, the first device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the first device can continue to transmit sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0812] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following sensing. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal from a first resource set within the first duration, and / or the first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set within the first duration.

[0813] In one possible implementation of the eighth aspect, the fifth information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception; wherein the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration, or the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration and one or more first durations, the first durations indicating the duration of continuous reception after triggering perception or the duration of continuous reception after sensing target information.

[0814] Based on the above scheme, the fifth information sent by the third device can also be used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception, and the second device can perform the reception of the sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time based on the duration of discontinuous reception, so as to realize the sensing process of discontinuous reception.

[0815] In one possible implementation of the eighth aspect, at least one start time unit of the first duration is located within the discontinuous reception duration, and the start time unit of the first duration is the time unit for triggering perception or the time unit for sensing target information.

[0816] Based on the above scheme, if there is a time unit that triggers sensing or a time unit that senses target information during the discontinuous reception duration, the second device can determine that the first duration is activated and can determine that the time unit is the starting time unit of the first duration. Accordingly, the second device can continue to receive sensing signals within the first duration, thereby obtaining more transmission resources for sensing signals and improving sensing performance.

[0817] For example, the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission following sensing. For instance, the first device transmits a first sensing signal from a first resource set within the first duration, and / or the first device transmits a second sensing signal from a second resource set within the first duration.

[0818] A ninth aspect of this application provides a method applied to a first device, such as a first equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a first equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. For example, the first equipment may be a device for transmitting sensing signals; or, the first equipment may also have communication functions, i.e., the first equipment is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a first device as an example. In this method, the first device receives or transmits third information, which indicates a request for a first resource set, and / or indicates that the first resource set will be used; the first device transmits a sensing signal on the first resource set.

[0819] Based on the above scheme, the first device can receive or send third information, so that the recipient of the third information determines that the first resource set will be used. Subsequently, when scheduling and / or using resources, the recipient of the third information can avoid the first resource set, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0820] For example, the recipient of the third information can determine how to use / allocate the first resource set based on that third information. This allows a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, improving sensing performance. Multiple communication devices can share the second resource set to improve resource utilization, thus balancing sensing resource overhead and sensing performance requirements.

[0821] Optionally, the first device may receive third information from the second or third device. Alternatively, the first device may send third information to the second and / or third device.

[0822] In one possible implementation of the ninth aspect, the first resource set is the a-th resource set among A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than 1 and a takes the value from 1 to A; the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0823] This third piece of information includes the identifier or index of the a-th resource set; or,

[0824] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0825] The time-domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0826] The code field resource carrying this third information is used to determine the a-th resource set.

[0827] Based on the above scheme, the first resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the third information can instruct that resource set, enabling non-recipients of the third information to avoid it, while recipients of the third information do not need to avoid it. This minimizes the impact on resource scheduling and / or resource usage for recipients of the third information, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0828] In one possible implementation of the ninth aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0829] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0830] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0831] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is X times a, where X is a positive integer; where X is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the third information, or X is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information; or,

[0832] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0833] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0834] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0835] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are the same as those occupied by the a-th resource set.

[0836] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information can be used to determine the a-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the a-th resource set in the above-mentioned multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0837] In one possible implementation of the ninth aspect, the third information includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, or an identifier of the device. The identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that sent the first sensing signal, and / or, the identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that received the sensing signal.

[0838] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the third information can also obtain at least one of the above-mentioned items, so that the recipient of the third information can determine whether to avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use based on the at least one item of information, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0839] A tenth aspect of this application provides a method applied to a second device, such as a second equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a second equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the equipment's functions. For example, the second device may be a device for receiving sensing signals; or, the second device may also have communication functions, i.e., the second device is an integrated communication and sensing device. The following description uses a second device as an example. In this method, the second device receives or sends third information, which indicates a request for a first resource set, and / or indicates that the first resource set will be used; the second device receives sensing signals on the first resource set.

[0840] Based on the above scheme, the second device can receive or send third information, so that the recipient of the third information determines that the first resource set will be used. Subsequently, when scheduling and / or using resources, the recipient of the third information can avoid the first resource set, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0841] For example, the recipient of the third information can determine how to use / allocate the first resource set based on that third information. This allows a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, improving sensing performance. Multiple communication devices can share the second resource set to improve resource utilization, thus balancing sensing resource overhead and sensing performance requirements.

[0842] Optionally, the second device may receive third information from the first device or the third device. Alternatively, the second device may send third information to the first device and / or the third device.

[0843] In one possible implementation of the eighth aspect, the first resource set is the a-th resource set among A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than 1 and a takes the value from 1 to A; the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0844] This third piece of information includes the identifier or index of the a-th resource set; or,

[0845] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0846] The time-domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0847] The code field resource carrying this third information is used to determine the a-th resource set.

[0848] Based on the above scheme, the first resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the third information can instruct that resource set, enabling non-recipients of the third information to avoid it, while recipients of the third information do not need to avoid it. This minimizes the impact on resource scheduling and / or resource usage for recipients of the third information, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0849] In one possible implementation of the tenth aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0850] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0851] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0852] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is X times a, where X is a positive integer; where X is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the third information, or X is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information; or,

[0853] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0854] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0855] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0856] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are the same as those occupied by the a-th resource set.

[0857] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information can be used to determine the a-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the a-th resource set in the above-mentioned multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0858] In one possible implementation of the tenth aspect, the third information includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, or an identifier of the device. The identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that sent the first sensing signal, and / or, the identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that received the sensing signal.

[0859] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the third information can also obtain at least one of the above-mentioned items, so that the recipient of the third information can determine whether to avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use based on the at least one item of information, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0860] The eleventh aspect of this application provides a method applied to a third device, such as a third equipment (e.g., a terminal device or network device), or a component of a third equipment (e.g., a processor, circuit, chip, or chip system responsible for a function), or a logic module or software capable of implementing all or part of the device's functions. Exemplarily, the third equipment can be a device for configuring sensing signals and / or resources for sensing signals. The following description uses a third device as an example. In this method, the third device receives or sends third information indicating a request for a first resource set, and / or indicating that the first resource set will be used.

[0861] Based on the above scheme, the third device can receive third information, enabling the third device to determine that the first resource set will be used. Subsequently, the third device can avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use, thereby reducing collisions and / or interference between different transmission resources and improving signal transmission performance.

[0862] For example, the recipient of the third information can determine how to use / allocate the first resource set based on that third information. This allows a smaller number of devices to transmit sensing signals on the first resource set, improving sensing performance. Multiple communication devices can share the second resource set to improve resource utilization, thus balancing sensing resource overhead and sensing performance requirements.

[0863] Optionally, the third device may receive third information from the first device or the second device.

[0864] In one possible implementation of the eleventh aspect, the first resource set is the a-th resource set among A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than 1 and a takes the value from 1 to A; the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0865] This third piece of information includes the identifier or index of the a-th resource set; or,

[0866] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0867] The time-domain resources carrying this third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or,

[0868] The code field resource carrying this third information is used to determine the a-th resource set.

[0869] Based on the above scheme, the first resource set can be one of one or more resource sets. Correspondingly, the third information can indicate one of the resource sets, so that the third device can avoid the resource set based on the third information when scheduling resources. For example, the third device does not need to avoid other resource sets, which can minimize the impact on the resource scheduling and / or resource use of the third device, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0870] In one possible implementation of the eleventh aspect, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information satisfies any of the following:

[0871] The index of the frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0872] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is a; or,

[0873] The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is X times a, where X is a positive integer; where X is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the third information, or X is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information; or,

[0874] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0875] The lowest frequency domain resource carrying this third information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0876] The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the a-th resource set; or,

[0877] The frequency domain resources carrying this third information are the same as those occupied by the a-th resource set.

[0878] Based on the above scheme, the frequency domain resource carrying the third information can be used to determine the a-th resource set, and the frequency domain resource can indicate the a-th resource set in the above-mentioned multiple ways to improve the flexibility of the scheme implementation.

[0879] In one possible implementation of the eleventh aspect, the third information includes at least one of the following: an identifier of the sensing service, a priority of the sensing service, or an identifier of the device. The identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that sent the first sensing signal, and / or, the identifier of the device may include the identifier of the device that received the sensing signal.

[0880] Based on the above scheme, the recipient of the third information can also obtain at least one of the above information, so that the third device can determine whether to avoid the first resource set during resource scheduling and / or resource use based on the at least one piece of information, so as to improve resource utilization.

[0881] The twelfth aspect of this application provides an apparatus comprising a processing unit and a transceiver unit; the processing unit is configured to acquire first information, the first information being used to determine a first resource set and a second resource set; the transceiver unit is configured to transmit a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or, the transceiver unit is configured to transmit a second sensing signal on the second resource set; wherein the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about a sensing target.

[0882] In the twelfth aspect of this application, the constituent modules of the apparatus can also be used to perform the steps executed in various possible implementations of the first aspect and achieve the corresponding technical effects, all of which can be referred to the first aspect and will not be repeated here.

[0883] The thirteenth aspect of this application provides an apparatus comprising a processing unit and a transceiver unit; the processing unit is configured to acquire first information, the first information being used to determine a first resource set and a second resource set; the transceiver unit is configured to receive a first sensing signal on the first resource set; and / or, the transceiver unit is configured to receive a second sensing signal on the first resource set, wherein the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about a sensing target.

[0884] In the thirteenth aspect of...

Claims

1. A method, characterized in that, include: Obtain first information, which is used to determine a first resource set and a second resource set; Send a first sensing signal on the first resource set, and / or send a second sensing signal on the second resource set; wherein the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about the sensing target.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first resource set and the second resource set satisfy at least one of the following: The first resource set and the second resource set will not be activated or used simultaneously; or, The first resource set includes one or more resources in a first period, and the second resource set includes one or more resources in a second period, wherein the first period is less than or equal to the second period; or, The first resource set includes one or more first frequency domain elements, and the second resource set includes one or more second frequency domain elements, wherein the frequency domain spacing between at least two first frequency domain elements is less than or equal to the frequency domain spacing between at least two second frequency domain elements; or, The frequency domain bandwidth occupied by the first resource set is greater than the frequency domain bandwidth occupied by the second resource set; or, The number of devices using the second resource set is greater than the number of devices using the first resource set; or, The first resource set is used to transmit sensing signals, and the second resource set is used to transmit both sensing signals and communication signals.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first sensing signal is used to perform sensing, and the second sensing signal is used to detect whether sensing has been triggered; and / or, The first sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, the second sensing signal is used to determine information about the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is also used for communication.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first information includes: The first configuration information is used to indicate the first resource set; The second configuration information is used to indicate the second resource set, or to indicate the third resource set; wherein the third resource set is not used to transmit sensing signals, and the third resource set is used to determine the second resource set.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first configuration information is used to indicate A resource sets, where the first resource set is the a-th resource set among the A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and a takes a value from 1 to A.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Sending the first signal on the first resource set includes: Following the first time unit, a first sensing signal is transmitted on the first resource set; wherein the first time unit satisfies any one of the following: The first time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate the first resource set and / or the first sensing signal; or, The first time unit is the time unit in which higher-level sensing is triggered; or, The first time unit is the next time unit after K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the K time units satisfies a first preset condition, where K is a positive integer; or, The first time unit is the last time unit of K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the K time units satisfies the first preset condition, where K is a positive integer.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the echo signal of the first sensing signal, the echo signal of the first sensing signal being used to determine any one of the following: Should perception end; or, Should the first resource set be adjusted to the second resource set? 8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a first feedback message, which indicates any of the following: Should perception end; or, Should the first resource set be adjusted to the second resource set? 9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the echo signal of the second sensing signal, the echo signal of the second sensing signal being used to determine any one of the following: Does it trigger perception? Or, Should the second resource set be adjusted to the first resource set? 10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a second feedback message, which indicates any of the following: Does it trigger perception? Or, Should the second resource set be adjusted to the first resource set? 11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, Sending the second sensing signal on the second resource set includes: Following the second time unit, a second sensing signal is transmitted on the second resource set; wherein the second time unit satisfies any of the following: The second time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending second indication information, the second indication information being used to indicate the second resource set and / or the second sensing signal; or, The second time unit is the time unit for the high-level indication of the end of sensing. The second time unit is the next time unit after P time units, where the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the P time units satisfies a second preset condition, where P is a positive integer; or, The first time unit is the last time unit of the P time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the P time units satisfies the second preset condition, where P is a positive integer.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The method further includes: Obtain second information, which is used to determine the discontinuous transmission activation time and / or discontinuous transmission sleep time; During the discontinuous transmission activation time, the first sensing signal is transmitted and / or the second sensing signal is transmitted, and / or, During the non-continuous transmission sleep period, the first sensing signal is not transmitted and / or the second sensing signal is not transmitted.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The step of sending a first sensing signal on the first resource set and / or sending a second sensing signal on the second resource set includes any one of the following: The first sensing signal is transmitted from the first resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time; or... The second sensing signal is transmitted from the second resource set during the discontinuous transmission activation time; or, The first resource set sends the first sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time, and the second resource set sends the second sensing signal during the discontinuous transmission activation time.

14. The method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the first time unit, discontinuous transmission is deactivated; wherein the first time unit satisfies any of the following: The first time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate the first resource set and / or the first sensing signal; or, The first time unit is the time unit in which higher-level sensing is triggered; or, The first time unit is the next time unit after K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the K time units satisfies a first preset condition, where K is a positive integer; or, The first time unit is the last time unit of K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the K time units satisfies the first preset condition, where K is a positive integer.

15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that, The second information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous transmission; The non-continuous transmission activation time includes the non-continuous transmission duration, or the non-continuous transmission activation time includes the non-continuous transmission duration and one or more first durations, wherein the first duration indicates the duration of continuous transmission after triggering perception or the duration of continuous transmission after perceiving target information.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The method further includes: If no target information is detected during the discontinuous transmission duration, the system enters the discontinuous transmission sleep period.

17. The method according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The starting time unit of the first duration is the third time unit, and the third time unit satisfies at least one of the following: The third time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending third indication information, the third indication information being used to indicate the first duration; or, The third time unit is the time unit for acquiring high-level triggered sensing, and the discontinuous transmission activation time is used to execute the sensing; or, the third time unit is the next time unit after K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensing signals of the K time units satisfies a first preset condition, where K is a positive integer; or, The third time unit is the last time unit of the K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the K time units satisfies the first preset condition, where K is a positive integer.

18. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive or send third information, the third information being used to request the first resource set, and / or, the third information being used to indicate that the first resource set will be used.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The first resource set is the a-th resource set among A resource sets, where A is an integer greater than 1 and a takes a value from 1 to A; The third information satisfies any of the following: The third information includes the identifier or index of the a-th resource set; or, The frequency domain resources carrying the third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or, The time-domain resources carrying the third information are used to determine the a-th resource set; or, The code field resource carrying the third information is used to determine the a-th resource set.

20. The method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that, The frequency domain resources carrying the third information satisfy any of the following: The index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is a; or, The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is a; or, The index of the lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is a times X, where X is a positive integer; where X is the number of frequency domain units contained in the frequency domain resource carrying the third information, or, X is the frequency domain width of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information; or, The frequency domain resources carrying the third information are included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or, The lowest frequency domain resource carrying the third information is included in the frequency domain resources occupied by the a-th resource set; or, The lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource carrying the third information is the same as the lowest frequency domain cell index of the frequency domain resource occupied by the a-th resource set; or The frequency domain resources carrying the third information are the same as those occupied by the a-th resource set.

21. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that, The third information includes at least one of the following: The identifier of the sensing service, the priority of the sensing service, the identifier of the device that sends the sensing signal, or the identifier of the device that receives the sensing signal.

22. A method, characterized in that, include: Obtain first information, which is used to determine a first resource set and a second resource set; Receive a first sensing signal on the first resource set; And / or, receive a second sensing signal on the first resource set, wherein the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are used to determine information about the sensing target.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that, Receiving the first signal on the first resource set includes: Following the first time unit, a first sensing signal is received on the first resource set; wherein the first time unit satisfies any one of the following: The first time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate the first resource set and / or the first sensing signal; or, The first time unit is the time unit in which higher-level sensing is triggered; or, The first time unit is the next time unit after K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the K time units satisfies a first preset condition, where K is a positive integer; or, The first time unit is the last time unit of K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the K time units satisfies the first preset condition, where K is a positive integer.

24. The method according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the first sensing signal or the echo signal of the first sensing signal, wherein the first sensing signal or the echo signal of the first sensing signal is used to determine any one of the following: Should perception end; or, Should the first resource set be adjusted to the second resource set? 25. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a first feedback message, which indicates any of the following: Should perception end; or, Should the first resource set be adjusted to the second resource set? 26. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the second sensing signal or the echo signal of the second sensing signal, the second sensing signal or the echo signal of the second sensing signal being used to determine any one of the following: Does it trigger perception? Or, Should the second resource set be adjusted to the first resource set? 27. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a second feedback message, which indicates any of the following: Does it trigger perception? Or, Should the second resource set be adjusted to the first resource set? 28. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 27, characterized in that, Receiving the second sensing signal on the second resource set includes: Following the second time unit, a second sensing signal is received on the second resource set; wherein the second time unit satisfies any of the following: The second time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending second indication information, the second indication information being used to indicate the second resource set and / or the second sensing signal; or, The second time unit is the time unit in which the higher-level indicator signals the end of perception; or, The second time unit is the next time unit after P time units, where the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the P time units satisfies a second preset condition, where P is a positive integer; or, The first time unit is the last time unit of the P time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the P time units satisfies the second preset condition, where P is a positive integer.

29. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 28, characterized in that, The method further includes: The fifth piece of information is obtained, which is used to determine the discontinuous reception activation time and / or discontinuous reception sleep time; During the discontinuous reception activation time, the first sensing signal is received and / or the second sensing signal is received, and / or, During the discontinuous reception sleep period, the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal are not received.

30. The method according to claim 29, characterized in that, Receiving a first sensing signal on the first resource set and / or receiving a second sensing signal on the second resource set includes any one of the following: The first resource set receives the first sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time; or, The second resource set receives the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time; or, The first resource set receives the first sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time, and the second resource set receives the second sensing signal during the discontinuous reception activation time.

31. The method according to claim 29 or 30, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the first time unit, discontinuous reception is deactivated; wherein the first time unit satisfies any of the following: The first time unit is a time unit for receiving or sending first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate the first resource set and / or the first sensing signal; or, The first time unit is the time unit in which higher-level sensing is triggered; or, The first time unit is the next time unit after K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals in the K time units satisfies a first preset condition, where K is a positive integer; or, The first time unit is the last time unit of K time units, and the signal quality information of the sensed signals of the K time units satisfies the first preset condition, where K is a positive integer.

32. The method according to any one of claims 29 to 31, characterized in that, The fifth piece of information is used to determine the duration of discontinuous reception; Wherein, the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration, or the discontinuous reception activation time includes the discontinuous reception duration and one or more first durations, the first duration indicating the duration of continuous reception after triggering perception or the duration of continuous reception after sensing target information; the method further includes: If no target information is detected during the discontinuous reception duration, the system enters the discontinuous reception sleep period.

33. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 32, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive or send third information, the third information being used to request the first resource set, and / or, the third information being used to indicate that the first resource set will be used.

34. A communication device, characterized in that, Includes a module for performing the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 33.

35. A communication device, characterized in that, It includes at least one processor, said at least one processor being used to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 33.

36. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a computer program or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 33.

37. A computer program product, characterized in that, It includes a computer program or instructions that, when executed by a computer, implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 33.

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