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

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application are a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium and a program product. The method comprises: sending first information to a first network element, the first information being used for requesting the activation of a user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of a terminal; and receiving second information sent by the first network element, the second information being used for instructing the terminal to activate the UoC mode, wherein the terminal has a UoC capability, and the terminal having the UoC mode activated shares resources with the other terminals in the same terminal set to operate cooperatively, such that the terminal can activate the UoC mode and operate in the UoC mode, thereby effectively improving the resource utilization rate, realizing resource optimization, and improving system communication efficiency and overall performance.

Description

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

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, and program products. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, it is common for a user to own multiple user devices, such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and vehicles. Each user device has its own resources, such as service capabilities, processing power, storage space, and battery capacity. Consideration is given to sharing these resources among one or more user devices belonging to the same user. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, and program products.

[0004] A first aspect of this disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a terminal, and the method includes:

[0005] Send first information to the first network element, the first information being used to request activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal;

[0006] The terminal receives second information sent by the first network element, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode;

[0007] The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0008] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a first network element, and the method includes:

[0009] The receiving terminal sends first information, which is used to request the activation of the terminal's user-oriented connection (UoC) mode.

[0010] Send a second message to the terminal, the second message being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode;

[0011] The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0012] A third aspect of this disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a second network element, and the method includes:

[0013] Receive fourth information sent by the first network element based on the first information, the fourth information being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection UoC mode of the authorized terminal;

[0014] Send a third message to the first network element, the third message being used to indicate the activation of the UoC mode authorized for the terminal;

[0015] Wherein, the first information is used to request the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the third information is also used by the first network element to send second information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode;

[0016] The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0017] A fourth aspect of this disclosure provides a terminal, the terminal comprising:

[0018] The transceiver module is used to send first information to the first network element, the first information being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal;

[0019] The transceiver module is further configured to receive second information sent by the first network element, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode;

[0020] The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0021] A fifth aspect of this disclosure provides a first network element, which includes:

[0022] The transceiver module is used to receive first information sent by the terminal, the first information being used to request activation of the terminal's user-oriented connection (UoC) mode;

[0023] The transceiver module is further configured to send second information to the terminal, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode;

[0024] The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0025] A sixth aspect of this disclosure provides a second network element, which includes:

[0026] The transceiver module is used to receive fourth information sent by the first network element based on the first information, wherein the fourth information is used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection UoC mode of the authorized terminal;

[0027] The transceiver module is further configured to send third information to the first network element, the third information being used to indicate the activation of the UoC mode authorized to the terminal;

[0028] Wherein, the first information is used to request the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the third information is also used by the first network element to send second information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode;

[0029] The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0030] The solution proposed in this embodiment sends first information to a first network element, the first information being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal; and receives second information sent by the first network element, the second information instructing the terminal to activate the UoC mode; wherein, the terminal with UoC capability, when activating the UoC mode, shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set; enabling terminals with UoC capability to activate and operate in UoC mode, effectively improving resource utilization, achieving resource optimization, and enhancing system communication efficiency and overall performance. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0032] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0034] Figures 3A-3C are interactive schematic diagrams of a communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first network element provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 4C is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second network element provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0040] This disclosure presents a communication method and apparatus.

[0041] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method comprising:

[0042] Send a first message to a first network element, the first message being used to request activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal; receive a second message sent by the first network element, the second message being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; wherein, the terminal has UoC capability, and the terminal that has activated the UoC mode shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0043] In the above embodiments, terminals with UoC capability can activate UoC mode based on authorization from core network equipment and work in UoC mode. They can share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set, effectively improving resource utilization, optimizing resources, improving system communication efficiency and overall performance, while ensuring security.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned first information includes at least one of the following:

[0045] The system includes: availability indication information, indicating that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; a first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the terminal; a first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the terminal; a first data network name (DNN) list, indicating at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) list, indicating at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first public land mobile network (PLMN) list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a resource list, including at least one resource type; condition information, indicating the conditions for activating the UoC mode; and a terminal list, indicating at least one other terminal in the same terminal set and connected to the terminal.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0047] A second consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is permitted to use the aforementioned resources; a second terminal set list, indicating at least one set of terminals that is permitted to share the aforementioned resources; a second DNN list, indicating at least one DNN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; a second S-NSSAI list, indicating at least one network slice to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; and a second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0049] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available; wired connections between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set are available; location information and time information of the aforementioned terminals are available.

[0050] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned second information is sent by the aforementioned first network element based on the third information, and the aforementioned third information comes from the second network element.

[0051] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method comprising:

[0052] The receiving terminal sends a first message, which is used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the receiving terminal; and sends a second message to the receiving terminal, which is used to instruct the receiving terminal to activate the UoC mode; wherein the receiving terminal has UoC capability, and the receiving terminal that has activated the UoC mode shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0053] In the above embodiments, the first network element can instruct terminals with UoC capability to activate UoC mode based on authorization. After the terminal activates UoC mode, it works in UoC mode and can share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set, effectively improving resource utilization, optimizing resources, improving system communication efficiency and overall performance, while ensuring security.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments the above method further includes:

[0055] Send a fourth message to the second network element, the fourth message being used to request authorization for the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; receive a third message sent by the second network element, the third message being used to instruct authorization for the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the second message is sent based on the third message.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned first information includes at least one of the following:

[0057] The system includes: availability indication information, indicating that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; a first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the terminal; a first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the terminal; a first data network name (DNN) list, indicating at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) list, indicating at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first public land mobile network (PLMN) list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a resource list, including at least one resource type; condition information, indicating the conditions for activating the UoC mode; and a terminal list, indicating at least one other terminal in the same terminal set and connected to the terminal.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, each resource type in the above resource list is associated with at least one of the following:

[0059] A second consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is permitted to use the aforementioned resources; a second terminal set list, indicating at least one set of terminals that is permitted to share the aforementioned resources; a second DNN list, indicating at least one DNN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; a second S-NSSAI list, indicating at least one network slice to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; and a second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information mentioned above includes the terminal list mentioned above, and the method further includes:

[0061] The system receives a fifth message from each of the second terminals in the aforementioned terminal list. The fifth message is used to request authorization to activate the UoC mode of the first terminal and the aforementioned second terminals. The fourth message is sent based on the first message and the fifth message.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information mentioned above includes the terminal list mentioned above, and the method further includes:

[0063] A sixth message is sent to each of the second terminals in the terminal list, the sixth message being used to request the second terminal to agree to activate the UoC mode of the second terminal; a seventh message is received from at least one of the second terminals, the seventh message being used to indicate that the second terminal agrees to activate the UoC mode; the fourth message is sent based on the first message and the seventh message.

[0064] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth information is determined based on the first information, and the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0065] Availability indication information, indicating that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; a first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the terminal; a first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the terminal; a first data network name (DNN) list, indicating at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) list, indicating at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first public land mobile network (PLMN) list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a resource list, including at least one resource type; and condition information, indicating the conditions for activating the UoC mode; wherein each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following:

[0066] A second consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is permitted to use the aforementioned resources; a second terminal set list, indicating at least one set of terminals that is permitted to share the aforementioned resources; a second DNN list, indicating at least one DNN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; a second S-NSSAI list, indicating at least one network slice to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; and a second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0067] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned third information includes at least one of the following:

[0068] The system includes: an identifier for at least one terminal authorized to activate the UoC mode; availability indication information indicating that the terminal's resource list can be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; a first consumer list indicating at least one terminal allowed to use the terminal's resource list; a first terminal set list indicating at least one terminal set allowed to share the terminal's resource list; a first data network name (DNN) list indicating at least one DNN to which the terminal's resource list can be shared; a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) list indicating at least one network slice to which the terminal's resource list can be shared; a first public land mobile network (PLMN) list indicating at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list can be shared; a resource list including at least one resource type; and condition information indicating the conditions for activating the UoC mode.

[0069] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, each resource type in the above resource list is associated with at least one of the following:

[0070] A second consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is permitted to use the aforementioned resources; a second terminal set list, indicating at least one set of terminals that is permitted to share the aforementioned resources; a second DNN list, indicating at least one DNN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; a second S-NSSAI list, indicating at least one network slice to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; and a second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0071] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the above-mentioned condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0072] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available; wired connections between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set are available; location information and time information of the aforementioned terminals are available.

[0073] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method comprising:

[0074] The system receives fourth information sent by a first network element based on first information, the fourth information being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the authorized terminal; it then sends third information to the first network element, the third information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; wherein, the first information is used to request the activation of the terminal's UoC mode; the third information is also used by the first network element to send second information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; the terminal has UoC capability, and the terminal that has activated the UoC mode shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0075] In the above embodiments, the core network equipment can authorize terminals with UoC capability to activate UoC mode and work in UoC mode, effectively improving resource utilization, optimizing resources, improving system communication efficiency and overall performance, while ensuring security.

[0076] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned first information includes at least one of the following:

[0077] The system includes: availability indication information, indicating that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; a first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the terminal; a first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the terminal; a first data network name (DNN) list, indicating at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) list, indicating at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a first public land mobile network (PLMN) list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared; a resource list, including at least one resource type; condition information, indicating the conditions for activating the UoC mode; and a terminal list, indicating at least one other terminal in the same terminal set and connected to the terminal.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, each resource type in the above resource list is associated with at least one of the following:

[0079] A second consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is permitted to use the aforementioned resources; a second terminal set list, indicating at least one set of terminals that is permitted to share the aforementioned resources; a second DNN list, indicating at least one DNN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; a second S-NSSAI list, indicating at least one network slice to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; and a second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0080] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth information is determined based on the first information, and the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0081] The system includes: availability indication information, indicating that the resource list of the terminal can be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; a first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the terminal; a first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the terminal; a first data network name (DNN) list, indicating at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal can be shared; a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) list, indicating at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal can be shared; a first public land mobile network (PLMN) list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the resource list of the terminal can be shared; a resource list, including at least one resource type; and condition information, indicating the conditions for activating the UoC mode. Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following parameters:

[0082] A second consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is permitted to use the aforementioned resources; a second terminal set list, indicating at least one set of terminals that is permitted to share the aforementioned resources; a second DNN list, indicating at least one DNN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; a second S-NSSAI list, indicating at least one network slice to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; and a second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0083] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the aforementioned third information includes at least one of the following:

[0084] The system includes: an identifier of at least one terminal authorized to activate the UoC mode; availability, indicating that the terminal's resource list can be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; a first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal authorized to use the terminal's resource list; a first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set authorized to share the terminal's resource list; a first data network name (DNN) list, indicating at least one DNN to which the terminal's resource list can be shared; a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) list, indicating at least one network slice to which the terminal's resource list can be shared; a first public land mobile network (PLMN) list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list can be shared; a resource list, including at least one resource type; and condition information, indicating the conditions for activating the UoC mode.

[0085] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, each resource type in the above resource list is associated with at least one of the following:

[0086] A second consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is permitted to use the aforementioned resources; a second terminal set list, indicating at least one set of terminals that is permitted to share the aforementioned resources; a second DNN list, indicating at least one DNN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; a second S-NSSAI list, indicating at least one network slice to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared; and a second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0087] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0088] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available; wired connections between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set are available; location information and time information of the aforementioned terminals are available.

[0089] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method comprising:

[0090] The terminal sends a first message to a first network element, the first message being used to request activation of the terminal's User-Oriented Connection (UoC) mode; the first network element sends a fourth message to a second network element, the fourth message being used to request authorization for activation of the terminal's UoC mode; the second network element sends a third message to the first network element, the third message being used to instruct authorization for activation of the terminal's UoC mode; based on the third message, the first network element sends a second message to the terminal, the second message being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; wherein, the terminal has UoC capability, and the terminal that has activated the UoC mode shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0091] In the above embodiments, terminals with UoC capability can activate UoC mode and work in UoC mode, effectively improving resource utilization, optimizing resources, and enhancing system communication efficiency and overall performance.

[0092] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method comprising:

[0093] The terminal sends a first message to the core network device, the first message being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal; the core network device sends a second message to the terminal, the second message being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; wherein, the terminal with UoC capability, the terminal that has activated the UoC mode, shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0094] In the above embodiments, terminals with UoC capability can activate UoC mode and work in UoC mode, effectively improving resource utilization, optimizing resources, and enhancing system communication efficiency and overall performance.

[0095] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, which includes a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect.

[0096] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a first network element, which includes a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the first network element is used to execute the second aspect and the optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0097] Eighthly, this disclosure provides a second network element, which includes a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the second network element is used to execute the third aspect and optional implementations of the third aspect.

[0098] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device comprising: at least one processor and an interface circuit; wherein the communication device is used to execute the first aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0099] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device comprising: at least one processor and an interface circuit; wherein the communication device is used to execute the second aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0100] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device comprising: at least one processor and an interface circuit; wherein the communication device is used to execute the third aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0101] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a terminal, an access network device, and a core network device; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect and its optional implementations, and the core network device is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect and its optional implementations, and the third aspect and its optional implementations.

[0102] In a thirteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the methods described in the first aspect and its optional implementations, the second aspect and its optional implementations, and the third aspect and its optional implementations.

[0103] In a fourteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the first aspect and its optional implementation, the second aspect and its optional implementation, and the third aspect and its optional implementation.

[0104] In a fifteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in the first aspect and its optional implementations, the second aspect and its optional implementations, and the third aspect and its optional implementations.

[0105] In a sixteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to the first aspect and its optional implementations, the second aspect and its optional implementations, and the third aspect and its optional implementations.

[0106] It is understood that the aforementioned communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, etc., are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0107] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, and program products. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" and "information processing method" are interchangeable.

[0108] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0109] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0110] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0111] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0112] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0113] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0114] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0115] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0116] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0117] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0118] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0119] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0120] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0121] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0122] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0123] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", "subscriber station", "mobile unit", "subscriber unit", "wireless unit", "remote unit", "mobile device", "wireless device", "wireless communication device", "remote device", "mobile subscriber station", "access terminal", "mobile terminal", "wireless terminal", "remote terminal", "handset", "user agent", "mobile client", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0124] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0125] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0126] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0127] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0128] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0129] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0130] As shown in Figure 1A, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a core network device 102.

[0131] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things (IoT) device, narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) device, satellite communication device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, wireless terminal device in smart home, and red-capped terminal, but is not limited thereto.

[0132] In some embodiments, the core network device 102 may be a single device, including a first network element 1021, a second network element 1022, etc., or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the first network element 1021, the second network element 1022, etc. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include at least one of the following: Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0133] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 is, for example, an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), a Session Management Function (SMF), or a User Plane Function (UPF).

[0134] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 is used for "terminal access management and mobility management", "terminal authentication, authorization and registration management", "processing user service sessions", "forwarding and processing service data", etc., and the name is not limited to these.

[0135] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 is, for example, a Subscription Management Function (SMF) or a Unified Data Management (UDM).

[0136] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 is used for "storing and managing user subscription data", "participating in user authentication and authorization", etc., and the name is not limited to these.

[0137] In some embodiments, the communication system 100 may further include access network equipment, wherein the access network equipment is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The network equipment may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: an evolved Node B (eNB), a next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), a next-generation Node B (gNB), a next-generation RAN node (NG-RAN node), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved node B (HeNB), a radio backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open RAN, a cloud RAN, a base station in other communication systems, and an access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0138] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0139] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0140] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0141] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1A are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1A, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1A. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0142] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Non-terrestrial Networks (NTN), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G New Radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future Generation Radio Access (FX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, and Ultra Mobile. Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi, registered trademark), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX, registered trademark), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth, Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Narrow Band-IoT (NB-IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0143] Nowadays, it's common for a user to own multiple devices, such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and vehicles. Each device has its own resources, such as service capabilities, processing power, storage space, and battery capacity. Service capabilities may include communication capabilities, sensing capabilities, positioning capabilities, and so on.

[0144] In some embodiments, the aforementioned resources may be shared among one or more user devices belonging to the same user. This approach can improve overall system performance, optimize resource allocation, enhance user experience, and strengthen network security, bringing benefits in many ways.

[0145] In some embodiments, such an approach may provide benefits in at least one of the following aspects:

[0146] Resource optimization: By treating multiple UEs as a single logical UE, the network can optimize resource usage. For example, if one device has strong processing power but low battery life, while another device has long battery life but weak processing power, the network can balance the use of these resources to maximize efficiency.

[0147] Seamless connectivity: This method ensures a seamless connection (or seamless switching) for users. If one device loses connectivity, the network automatically switches to another device without any service interruption.

[0148] Performance Enhancement: By integrating resources from multiple devices, the network can improve the overall performance of the system. This results in faster data processing speeds, better service quality, and a superior user experience.

[0149] Enhanced security: The network is able to implement security measures on all devices covered by this logical user equipment, thus providing a more robust and comprehensive security solution.

[0150] Cost-effectiveness: By sharing resources across multiple devices, users can potentially save on costs associated with data usage, battery replacements, and device maintenance.

[0151] Better data management: By treating multiple devices as a single logical user device, the network can manage data more effectively. This includes data synchronization, backup, and recovery.

[0152] Energy efficiency: By managing the resources of multiple devices as a single logical user device, the network can optimize energy usage, thereby extending the battery life of devices.

[0153] Simplified management: For network providers, managing multiple devices as a single logical user device simplifies network management and reduces the complexity of network infrastructure.

[0154] Enhancing User Experience: From a user's perspective, treating multiple devices as a single logical user device provides a more seamless and integrated user experience. For example, a user can start watching a movie on a smartphone, pause it, and then resume watching on a tablet from where they left off.

[0155] Improved reliability: If one device fails or runs out of power, users can continue their activities on another device without any interruption, which improves the overall reliability of the service.

[0156] Therefore, we can consider how to enable resource sharing among one or more user devices.

[0157] The communication method and apparatus provided in this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0158] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0159] Step S2101: Terminal 101 sends the first information.

[0160] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 receives the first information sent by the terminal 101.

[0161] In some embodiments, the first information described above is used to request activation of the user-oriented connectivity (UoC) mode of the terminal 101.

[0162] In this embodiment of the application, terminal 101 has UoC capability.

[0163] In some embodiments, a terminal 101 with UoC capability may or may not operate in UoC mode.

[0164] In some embodiments, for a terminal 101 with UoC capability, when working in UoC mode, the terminal 101 can share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same synergy set.

[0165] In some embodiments, for a terminal 101 with UoC capability, when operating in UoC mode, multiple terminals in the same terminal set can be regarded as a single logical terminal on the network side.

[0166] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 requires activation and authorization of the core network equipment to operate in UoC mode.

[0167] In some embodiments, the first information described above includes at least one of the following:

[0168] Availability indication information indicates that the resource list of terminal 101 can be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0169] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0170] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0171] A first list of Data Network Names (DNNs) indicates at least one DNN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0172] The first Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI) list indicates at least one network slice to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared.

[0173] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0174] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0175] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode;

[0176] The terminal list (list of connected UE IDs associated with the corresponding UE synergy set ID) is used to indicate at least one other terminal that is in the same terminal set as the terminal mentioned above and is connected to the terminal mentioned above.

[0177] Optionally, it is understood that the terminal 101 sends the first information to request activation of its UoC mode, and therefore the availability indication information in the first information is set to available to indicate that the resource list of the terminal 101 can be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0178] Optionally, the availability indication information of terminal 101 can also be set to unavailable, which indicates that the resource list of terminal 101 is not allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0179] Optionally, at least one resource type included in the above resource list may be, for example: data rate, latency, power consumption, battery life, power supply type, available processing power, storage / memory, form factor, weight, minimum life duration, etc.

[0180] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0181] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0182] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0183] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0184] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0185] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0186] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0187] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0188] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0189] Location information;

[0190] Time information (time period).

[0191] In some embodiments, the availability indication information, the first consumer list, and the resource list described above must be included in the first information described above.

[0192] In some embodiments, the parameters described above may optionally be included in the first information described above.

[0193] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and may be, for example, "activation request", "UoC mode activation request", "UoC activation request", etc.

[0194] In some embodiments, terminal 101 may identify at least one second terminal to which it is connected.

[0195] In some embodiments, terminal 101 can determine at least one second terminal connected to it through detection, sensing, or other means.

[0196] Optionally, the second terminal is another terminal that is in the same terminal set as terminal 101 and connected to the terminal.

[0197] In step S2102, the first network element 1021 sends the fourth information.

[0198] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 receives the fourth information sent by the first network element 1021.

[0199] In some embodiments, after receiving the first information sent by the terminal 101, the first network element 1021 can send the fourth information to the second network element 1022 based on the first information to request authorization from the second network element 1022.

[0200] In some embodiments, the fourth information described above is used to request the activation of the UoC mode of the authorized terminal 101.

[0201] In some embodiments, the fourth information is determined based on the first information.

[0202] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth information is not limited, and may be, for example, “authorization request”, “UoC mode authorization request”, “UoC authorization request”, etc.

[0203] In some embodiments, the first information does not include a terminal list. The first network element 1021 can determine the fourth information based on the first information sent by the terminal 101 and send the fourth information to the second network element 1022 to obtain authorization.

[0204] In some embodiments, the first information includes a terminal list, that is, if terminal 101 requests at least one second terminal, the first network element 1021 can receive the fifth information sent by each second terminal in the terminal list, and further, send the fourth information based on the fifth information and the first information.

[0205] The fifth piece of information mentioned above is used to request authorization for the UoC mode of the activation terminal 101 and the second terminal.

[0206] Optionally, the first network element 1021 needs to wait for each of the second terminals in the terminal list to send the fifth information before sending the fourth information to the second network element 1022. That is, it needs to wait for the actions of each second terminal in the terminal list to be completed before making a decision.

[0207] Optionally, a timer can be set, and the first network element 1021 receives the fifth information sent by the second terminal within the timer's duration. In response to the timer expiring, the first network element 1021 may stop receiving the fifth information, deactivate the second terminal that has not sent the fifth information within the timeout period, and send the fourth information based on the received fifth and first information.

[0208] In some embodiments, the first information includes a terminal list. The first network element 1021 may also send a sixth message to each second terminal in the terminal list, the sixth message being used to request the second terminal to agree to activate its UoC mode. Further, the first network element 1021 receives a seventh message sent by at least one second terminal, the seventh message being used to indicate that the second terminal agrees to activate the UoC mode. Further still, the first network element 1021 can send the fourth message based on the seventh message and the first message.

[0209] Optionally, the first network element 1021 needs to wait for each of the second terminals in the terminal list to send the sixth information before sending the fourth information to the second network element 1022.

[0210] Optionally, the second terminal that receives the sixth information mentioned above may also refuse to agree to activate the UoC mode and send a response indicating refusal.

[0211] In some embodiments, the parameter settings included in the fifth information sent by the second terminal can be the same as the settings of the first information, or they can be flexibly adjusted.

[0212] In some embodiments, the parameter settings included in the seventh information sent by the second terminal can be the same as the settings of the first information, or they can be flexibly adjusted.

[0213] In some embodiments, the fifth piece of information mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0214] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the second terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0215] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0216] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0217] A first list of Data Network Names (DNNs) indicates at least one DNN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0218] The first Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI) list indicates at least one network slice to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared.

[0219] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0220] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0221] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0222] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0223] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0224] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0225] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0226] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0227] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0228] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0229] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0230] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0231] Location information;

[0232] Time information (time period).

[0233] In some embodiments, the seventh information mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0234] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the second terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0235] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0236] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0237] The first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0238] The first S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared.

[0239] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0240] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0241] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0242] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0243] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0244] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0245] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0246] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0247] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0248] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0249] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0250] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0251] Location information;

[0252] Time information (time period).

[0253] In some embodiments, the name of the fifth information is not limited, and may be, for example, "activation request", "UoC mode activation request", "UoC activation request", etc.

[0254] In some embodiments, the name of the sixth information is not limited, and may be, for example, "Activation Request", "UoC Mode Activation Request", "UoC Activation Request", "Activation Agreement Request", "UoC Mode Activation Agreement Request", "UoC Activation Agreement Request", etc.

[0255] In some embodiments, the name of the seventh information is not limited, and may be, for example, "Activation Request", "UoC Mode Activation Request", "UoC Activation Request", "Activation Consent Response", "UoC Mode Activation Consent Response", "UoC Activation Consent Response", etc.

[0256] In step S2103, the second network element 1022 sends the third information.

[0257] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 receives third information sent by the second network element 1022.

[0258] In some embodiments, after receiving the fourth information, the second network element 1022 can check the stored subscription data and determine whether to authorize the activation of the UoC mode.

[0259] In some embodiments, the aforementioned third information includes at least one of the following:

[0260] The identifier of at least one terminal authorized to activate the above UoC mode;

[0261] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the aforementioned terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0262] The first consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0263] A first terminal set list, wherein the first terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0264] A first data network name DNN list, wherein the first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0265] The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the terminal's resource list can be shared.

[0266] A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, wherein the first PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the resource list of the terminal is permitted to be shared;

[0267] A resource list, which includes at least one resource type;

[0268] Condition information, the above condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0269] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0270] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0271] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0272] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0273] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0274] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0275] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0276] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0277] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0278] Location information;

[0279] Time information (time period).

[0280] In some embodiments, the third information includes the aforementioned information corresponding to each authorized terminal.

[0281] In some embodiments, the name of the aforementioned third information is not limited, and may be, for example, “authorization response”, “UoC mode authorization response”, “UoC authorization response”, etc.

[0282] In step S2104, the first network element 1021 sends the second information.

[0283] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives the aforementioned second information sent by first network element 1021.

[0284] In some embodiments, after receiving the third information sent by the second network element 1022, the first network element 1021 may send the second information based on the third information.

[0285] In some embodiments, after receiving the third information sent by the second network element 1022, the first network element 1021 may send the second information to the at least one terminal based on the identifier of the at least one terminal authorized to activate the UoC mode included in the third information.

[0286] In some embodiments, after each terminal receives the second information described above, it can activate the UoC mode.

[0287] It is understood that in the various embodiments of this application, the interaction between the terminal and the core network equipment may be achieved through the transparent transmission of the access network equipment or through other possible means, which are not limited here.

[0288] In some embodiments, the terms “eNB”, “gNB”, “base station”, and “NG-RAN node” can be used interchangeably.

[0289] In some embodiments, the terms "carrier," "band," and "frequency" can be used interchangeably.

[0290] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0291] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", and "physical uplink" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "downlink", "downlink", and "physical downlink", as well as the terms "sidelink", "sidelink", "sidelink communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", and "direct link communication".

[0292] In some embodiments, the terms “downlink control information (DCI),” “downlink (DL) assignment,” “DL DCI,” “uplink (UL) grant,” and “UL DCI” can be used interchangeably.

[0293] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0294] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radio access network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0295] In some embodiments, the terms "search space", "search space set", "search space configuration", "search space set configuration", "control resource set (CORESET)", and "CORESET configuration" can be used interchangeably.

[0296] In some embodiments, the terms "synchronization signal (SS)," "synchronization signal block (SSB)," "reference signal (RS)," "pilot," and "pilot signal" can be used interchangeably.

[0297] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0298] In some embodiments, the terms "component carrier (CC)," "cell," "frequency carrier," and "carrier frequency" can be used interchangeably.

[0299] In some embodiments, the terms “resource block (RB)”, “physical resource block (PRB)”, “sub-carrier group (SCG)”, “resource element group (REG)”, “PRB pair”, “RB pair”, “resource element (RE)”, and “sub-carrier” can be used interchangeably.

[0300] In some embodiments, terms such as wireless access scheme and waveform can be used interchangeably.

[0301] In some embodiments, the terms “frame”, “radio frame”, “subframe”, “slot”, “sub-slot”, “mini-slot”, “symbol”, “symbol”, and “transmission time interval (TTI)” can be used interchangeably.

[0302] In some embodiments, "acquire," "get," "obtain," "receive," "transmit," "bidirectional transmission," and "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, acquiring from protocols, acquiring from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation. Protocols include, for example, at least one of the 3GPP protocol, Wi-Fi protocol, and audio and / or video protocols.

[0303] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0304] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0305] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0306] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or as not performing subsequent processing on the data and / or instructions received; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or as sending but not expecting the receiver to respond to the sent content.

[0307] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0308] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2104. For example, step 2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2101+2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2102+2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2101+2102+2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2101+2103+2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2102+2103+2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and so on, but not limited thereto.

[0309] In some embodiments, other alternative implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2A.

[0310] Figure 3A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0311] Step S3101: Terminal 101 sends the first information.

[0312] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 receives the first information sent by the terminal 101.

[0313] In some embodiments, the first information described above is used to request activation of the user-oriented connection UoC mode of terminal 101.

[0314] In this embodiment of the application, terminal 101 has UoC capability.

[0315] In some embodiments, a terminal 101 with UoC capability may or may not operate in UoC mode.

[0316] In some embodiments, for a terminal 101 with UoC capability, when working in UoC mode, the terminal 101 can share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same synergy set.

[0317] In some embodiments, for a terminal 101 with UoC capability, when operating in UoC mode, multiple terminals in the same terminal set can be regarded as a single logical terminal on the network side.

[0318] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 requires activation and authorization of the core network equipment to operate in UoC mode.

[0319] In some embodiments, the first information described above includes at least one of the following:

[0320] Availability indication information indicates that the resource list of terminal 101 can be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0321] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0322] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0323] A first list of Data Network Names (DNNs) indicates at least one DNN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0324] The first Single-Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI) list indicates at least one network slice to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared.

[0325] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0326] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0327] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode;

[0328] The terminal list (list of connected UE IDs associated with the corresponding UE synergy set ID) is used to indicate at least one other terminal that is in the same terminal set as the terminal mentioned above and is connected to the terminal mentioned above.

[0329] Optionally, it is understood that the terminal 101 sends the first information to request activation of its UoC mode, and therefore the availability indication information in the first information is set to available to indicate that the resource list of the terminal 101 can be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0330] Optionally, the availability indication information of terminal 101 can also be set to unavailable, which indicates that the resource list of terminal 101 is not allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set.

[0331] Optionally, at least one resource type included in the above resource list may be, for example: data rate, latency, power consumption, battery life, power supply type, available processing power, storage / memory, form factor, weight, minimum life duration, etc.

[0332] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0333] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0334] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0335] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0336] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0337] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0338] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0339] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0340] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0341] Location information;

[0342] Time information (time period).

[0343] In some embodiments, the availability indication information, the first consumer list, and the resource list described above must be included in the first information described above.

[0344] In some embodiments, the parameters described above may optionally be included in the first information described above.

[0345] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and may be, for example, "activation request", "UoC mode activation request", "UoC activation request", etc.

[0346] In some embodiments, terminal 101 may identify at least one second terminal to which it is connected.

[0347] In some embodiments, terminal 101 can determine at least one second terminal connected to it through detection, sensing, or other means.

[0348] Optionally, the second terminal is another terminal that is in the same terminal set as terminal 101 and connected to the terminal.

[0349] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 sends fourth information.

[0350] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 receives the fourth information sent by the first network element 1021.

[0351] In some embodiments, after receiving the first information sent by the terminal 101, the first network element 1021 can send the fourth information to the second network element 1022 based on the first information to request authorization from the second network element 1022.

[0352] In some embodiments, the fourth information described above is used to request the activation of the UoC mode of the authorized terminal 101.

[0353] In some embodiments, the fourth information is determined based on the first information.

[0354] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth information is not limited, and may be, for example, “authorization request”, “UoC mode authorization request”, “UoC authorization request”, etc.

[0355] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 sends third information.

[0356] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 receives third information sent by the second network element 1022.

[0357] In some embodiments, after receiving the fourth information, the second network element 1022 can check the stored subscription data and determine whether to authorize the activation of the UoC mode.

[0358] In some embodiments, the aforementioned third information includes at least one of the following:

[0359] The identifier of at least one terminal authorized to activate the above UoC mode;

[0360] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the aforementioned terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0361] The first consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0362] A first terminal set list, wherein the first terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0363] The first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0364] The first S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared.

[0365] A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, wherein the first PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the resource list of the terminal is permitted to be shared;

[0366] A resource list, which includes at least one resource type;

[0367] Condition information, the above condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0368] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0369] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0370] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0371] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0372] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0373] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0374] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0375] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0376] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0377] Location information;

[0378] Time information (time period).

[0379] In some embodiments, the third information includes the aforementioned information corresponding to each authorized terminal.

[0380] In some embodiments, the name of the aforementioned third information is not limited, and may be, for example, “authorization response”, “UoC mode authorization response”, “UoC authorization response”, etc.

[0381] In step S3102, the first network element 1021 sends the second information.

[0382] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives the aforementioned second information sent by first network element 1021.

[0383] In some embodiments, after receiving the third information sent by the second network element 1022, the first network element 1021 may send the second information based on the third information.

[0384] In some embodiments, after receiving the third information sent by the second network element 1022, the first network element 1021 may send the second information to the at least one terminal based on the identifier of the at least one terminal authorized to activate the UoC mode included in the third information.

[0385] In some embodiments, after each terminal receives the second information described above, it can activate the UoC mode.

[0386] It is understood that in the various embodiments of this application, the interaction between the terminal and the core network equipment may be achieved through the transparent transmission of the access network equipment or through other possible means, which are not limited here.

[0387] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0388] Figure 3B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which includes:

[0389] Step S3201: Terminal 101 sends the first information.

[0390] The optional implementation of step S3201 can be found in step S2101 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3101 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0391] In step S3202, the first network element 1021 receives the fifth information sent by at least one second terminal.

[0392] In some embodiments, the first information includes a terminal list, that is, if terminal 101 requests at least one second terminal, the first network element 1021 can receive the fifth information sent by each second terminal in the terminal list, and further, send the fourth information based on the fifth information and the first information.

[0393] The fifth piece of information mentioned above is used to request authorization for the UoC mode of the activation terminal 101 and the second terminal.

[0394] Optionally, the first network element 1021 needs to wait for each of the second terminals in the terminal list to send the fifth information before sending the fourth information to the second network element 1022. That is, it needs to wait for the actions of each second terminal in the terminal list to be completed before making a decision.

[0395] Optionally, a timer can be set, and the first network element 1021 receives the fifth information sent by the second terminal within the timer's duration. In response to the timer expiring, the first network element 1021 may stop receiving the fifth information, deactivate the second terminal that has not sent the fifth information within the timeout period, and send the fourth information based on the received fifth and first information.

[0396] In some embodiments, the parameter settings included in the fifth information sent by the second terminal can be the same as the settings of the first information, or they can be flexibly adjusted.

[0397] In some embodiments, the fifth piece of information mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0398] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the second terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0399] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0400] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0401] The first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0402] The first S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared.

[0403] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0404] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0405] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0406] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0407] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0408] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0409] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0410] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0411] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0412] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0413] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0414] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0415] Location information;

[0416] Time information (time period).

[0417] In step S3203, the first network element 1021 sends the fourth information.

[0418] The optional implementation of step S3203 can be found in step S2102 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3102 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0419] In step S3204, the second network element 1022 sends the third information.

[0420] The optional implementation of step S3204 can be found in step S2103 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3103 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0421] In step S3205, the first network element 1021 sends the second information.

[0422] The optional implementation of step S3205 can be found in step S2104 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3104 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0423] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0424] Figure 3C is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3C, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0425] Step S3301: Terminal 101 sends the first information.

[0426] The optional implementation of step S3301 can be found in step S2101 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3101 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0427] In step S3302, the first network element 1021 sends the sixth information to at least one second terminal.

[0428] In some embodiments, the first information includes a terminal list, and the first network element 1021 may also send a sixth information to each second terminal in the terminal list. The sixth information is used to request the second terminal to agree to activate the UoC mode of the second terminal.

[0429] In step S3303, the first network element 1021 receives the seventh information sent by at least one second terminal.

[0430] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 receives a seventh message sent by at least one second terminal, the seventh message being used to indicate that the second terminal agrees to activate the UoC mode. Furthermore, the first network element 1021 can send the fourth message based on the seventh message and the first message.

[0431] Optionally, the first network element 1021 needs to wait for each of the second terminals in the terminal list to send the sixth information before sending the fourth information to the second network element 1022.

[0432] Optionally, the second terminal that receives the sixth information mentioned above may also refuse to agree to activate the UoC mode and send a response indicating refusal.

[0433] In some embodiments, the parameter settings included in the seventh information sent by the second terminal can be the same as the settings of the first information, or they can be flexibly adjusted.

[0434] In some embodiments, the seventh information mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0435] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the second terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0436] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0437] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0438] The first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0439] The first S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared.

[0440] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0441] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0442] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0443] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0444] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0445] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0446] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0447] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0448] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0449] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0450] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0451] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0452] Location information;

[0453] Time information (time period).

[0454] In step S3304, the first network element 1021 sends the fourth message.

[0455] The optional implementation of step S3304 can be found in step S2102 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3102 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0456] In step S3305, the second network element 1022 sends the third information.

[0457] The optional implementation of step S3305 can be found in step S2103 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3103 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0458] In step S3306, the first network element 1021 sends the second information.

[0459] The optional implementation of step S3306 can be found in step S2104 of Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3104 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0460] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0461] The following is an exemplary description of the methods described in the above embodiments.

[0462] In some embodiments, a UE with UoC functionality may or may not operate in UoC mode:

[0463] Optionally, when it operates in UoC mode, it collaborates with dedicated or all UEs in the same UE synergy set and shares specific resources so that the network can treat all UEs in the UE synergy set as a single logical UE.

[0464] Optionally, when it is not working in UoC mode, it can be used as a normal UE, and the network does not treat all UEs in the UE terminal set as a single logical UE.

[0465] In some embodiments, when a UE with UoC functionality decides to operate in UoC mode, it requests the core network to activate its UoC mode, and the request may include the following information:

[0466] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the second terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0467] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0468] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0469] The first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0470] The first S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared.

[0471] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0472] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0473] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode;

[0474] A list of connected UE IDs associated with the corresponding UE set ID, including the UEs connected to it in the UE set.

[0475] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0476] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0477] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0478] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0479] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0480] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0481] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0482] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0483] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0484] Location information;

[0485] Time information (time period).

[0486] In some embodiments, when a UoC mode activation request is received from a UE, if the UE request does not include a "list of connected UE IDs associated with the corresponding UE collaboration set ID", the CN NF (the first network element 1021 in the foregoing embodiments of this application) will check the UE's UoC mode activation authorization with the subscription management function (the second network element 1022 in the foregoing embodiments of this application).

[0487] In some embodiments, if the UE request includes a "list of connected UE IDs associated with the corresponding UE collaboration set ID", the core network element can:

[0488] Option 1: Wait for a UoC activation request from a UE identified by the "List of Connected UE IDs Associated with the Corresponding UE Collaboration ID".

[0489] Option 2: Request the UE identified by the "List of Connected UE IDs Associated with the Corresponding UE Collaboration ID" to agree to its UoC mode activation.

[0490] For Option 1:

[0491] When the CN NF receives one or more UoC activation requests from a UE identified by the "List of Connected UE IDs Associated with the Corresponding UE Collaboration Set ID", it sends a request to the subscription management function to authorize the activation of UoC mode for each UE.

[0492] Optionally, a timer can be set, and terminals that time out are considered inactive. Importantly, when UE1 requests an ID from the terminal set, the network waits until each requested UE action has been completed before making a decision.

[0493] For Option2:

[0494] The CN NF sends a request to each UE identified by the "List of Connected UE IDs Associated with the Corresponding UE Collaboration Set ID" to agree to UoC mode activation.

[0495] When the CN NF receives one or more UoC activation consent responses from a UE identified by the “List of Connected UE IDs Associated with the Corresponding UE Collaboration Set ID”, the CN NF sends a request to the subscription management function to authorize the activation of UoC mode for each UE.

[0496] For Options 1 and 2 above, the following information for each UE is included in the request for subscription management functionality. This information is obtained from each UE's UE UoC mode activation request:

[0497] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the second terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0498] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0499] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0500] The first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0501] The first S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared.

[0502] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0503] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0504] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0505] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0506] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0507] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0508] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0509] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0510] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0511] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0512] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0513] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0514] Location information;

[0515] Time information (time period).

[0516] In some embodiments, upon receiving a request from the CN NF, the subscription management function checks the stored subscription data to determine whether to authorize UoC mode activation. If authorized, the subscription management function may send the following information for each UE to the CN NF:

[0517] UE ID

[0518] Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the second terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set;

[0519] The first consumer list (list of consumer IDs) indicates at least one terminal that is allowed to use the resource list of the aforementioned terminal;

[0520] The first terminal set list (list of UE synergy set ID) indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource list of the aforementioned terminals;

[0521] The first DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared;

[0522] The first S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared.

[0523] The first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list indicates at least one PLMN to which the terminal's resource list is allowed to be shared;

[0524] A list of resources, which includes at least one resource type;

[0525] Condition information indicates the conditions for activating the above UoC mode.

[0526] In some embodiments, each resource type in the resource list above is associated with at least one of the following:

[0527] A second consumer list, wherein the second consumer list indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the above resources;

[0528] A second terminal set list, wherein the second terminal set list indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the above resources;

[0529] A second DNN list, wherein the second DNN list indicates at least one DNN to which the above resources are allowed to be shared;

[0530] The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice to which the above resources are permitted to be shared;

[0531] The second PLMN list indicates at least one PLMN to which the aforementioned resources are permitted to be shared.

[0532] In some embodiments, the above condition information includes at least one of the following:

[0533] Communication between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set is available;

[0534] Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the aforementioned terminal set;

[0535] Location information;

[0536] Time information (time period).

[0537] In some embodiments, when an authorization response is received from the subscription management function, the CN NF responds to one or more UEs identified by the UE ID contained in the response.

[0538] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0539] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0540] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0541] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Terminal 4100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4A, terminal 4100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4101, a processing module 4102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4101 is used to send first information to a first network element, the first information being used to request activation of the terminal's User-Oriented Connection (UoC) mode; the transceiver module 4101 is also used to receive second information sent by the first network element based on third information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode, the third information coming from a second network element; wherein the terminal has UoC capability, and the terminal that has activated the UoC mode shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2104, S3101, S3104, S3201, S3205, S3301, S3306, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0542] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first network element proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The first network element 4200 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4B, the first network element 4200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4201, a processing module 4202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4201 is used to receive first information sent by a terminal, the first information being used to request activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal; the transceiver module 4201 is also used to send fourth information to a second network element, the fourth information being used to request authorization for activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the transceiver module 4201 is also used to receive third information sent by the second network element, the third information being used to instruct authorization for activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the transceiver module 4201 is also used to send second information to the terminal based on the third information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; wherein, the terminal has UoC capability, and the terminal that has activated the UoC mode shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to execute at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S3101, S3102, S3103, S3104, S3201, S3202, S3203, S3204, S3205, S3301, S3302, S3303, S3304, S3305, S3306, but not limited thereto) performed by the first network element 1021 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps performed by the first network element 1021 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0543] Figure 4C is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second network element proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The second network element 4300 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4C, the second network element device 4300 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4301, a processing module 4302, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4301 is used to receive fourth information sent by the first network element based on first information, the fourth information being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the authorized terminal; the transceiver module 4301 is also used to send third information to the first network element, the third information being used to instruct the activation of the UoC mode of the authorized terminal; wherein, the first information is used to request the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the third information is also used by the first network element to send second information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; the terminal has UoC capability, and the terminal that has activated the UoC mode shares resources and works collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2103, S3102, S3103, S3203, S3204, S3304, S3305, but not limited thereto) performed by the second network element 1022 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the second network element 1022 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0544] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0545] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0546] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0547] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0548] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0549] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5102. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5102, the transceiver 5102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S3101, S3102, S3103, S3104, S3201, S3202, S3203, S3204, S3205, S3301, S3302, S3303, S3304, S3305, S3306, but not limited thereto), and the processor 5101 performs at least one of the other steps. In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, terms such as transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, and interface can be used interchangeably; terms such as transmitter, transmitter unit, transmitter, and transmitter circuit can be used interchangeably; and terms such as receiver, receiver unit, receiver, and receiver circuit can be used interchangeably.

[0550] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 5103 to cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 5103 may also be located outside the communication device 5100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuit 5104 is connected to the memory 5102 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 5102 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 5102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 5102 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5101.

[0551] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0552] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 5200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of chip 5200 shown in Figure 5B can be referred to, but is not limited thereto.

[0553] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0554] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, the interface circuit 5202 is connected to the memories 5203, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memories 5203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memories 5203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5202 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memories 5203 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5201.

[0555] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method, for example, at least one of steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S3101, S3102, S3103, S3104, S3201, S3202, S3203, S3204, S3205, S3301, S3302, S3303, S3304, S3305, and S3306. For example, the interface circuit 5202 performing communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers to the interface circuit 5202 performing data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 5201, chip 5200, memory 5203, or transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of other steps.

[0556] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0557] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0558] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0559] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: Send first information to the first network element, the first information being used to request activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal; The terminal receives a second message sent by the first network element, the second message instructing the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; A first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use a list of resources of the terminal; A first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a list of resources of the terminals; A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list indicating at least one DNN to which the terminal's resource list can be shared; The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the terminal's resource list; A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list indicating at least one PLMN that allows sharing of a resource list of the terminal; A resource list, wherein the resource list includes at least one resource type; Condition information, which indicates the conditions for activating the UoC mode; A terminal list, which indicates at least one other terminal that is in the same terminal set as the terminal and is connected to the terminal.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following: A second consumer list, which indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the resource; A second terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource; A second DNN list, the second DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of the resource; The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the resource; A second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN that allows the sharing of the resource.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The condition information includes at least one of the following: Communication is available between multiple terminals in the terminal set; Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the terminal set; Location information; Time information.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The second information is sent by the first network element based on the third information, which comes from the second network element.

6. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a first network element, and the method includes: The receiving terminal sends first information, which is used to request the activation of the terminal's user-oriented connection (UoC) mode. Send a second message to the terminal, the second message instructing the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a fourth message to the second network element, the fourth message being used to request authorization for the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; Receive third information sent by the second network element, the third information being used to indicate the activation of the UoC mode authorized for the terminal; The second information is sent based on the third information.

8. The method according to any one of claims 6-7, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; A first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use a list of resources of the terminal; A first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a list of resources of the terminals; A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of a list of resources of the terminal; The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the terminal's resource list; A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list indicating at least one PLMN that allows sharing of a resource list of the terminal; A resource list, wherein the resource list includes at least one resource type; Condition information, which indicates the conditions for activating the UoC mode; A terminal list, which indicates at least one other terminal that is in the same terminal set as the terminal and is connected to the terminal.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following: A second consumer list, which indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the resource; A second terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource; A second DNN list, the second DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of the resource; The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the resource; A second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN that allows the sharing of the resource.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The first information includes the terminal list, and the method further includes: Receive a fifth message sent by each second terminal in the terminal list, the fifth message being used to request authorization to activate the UoC mode of the first terminal and the second terminal; The fourth piece of information is sent based on the first piece of information and the fifth piece of information.

11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The first information includes the terminal list, and the method further includes: A sixth message is sent to each second terminal in the terminal list, the sixth message being used to request the second terminal to agree to activate the second terminal's UoC mode; Receive at least one seventh message sent by the second terminal, the seventh message being used to instruct the second terminal to agree to activate the UoC mode; The fourth piece of information is sent based on the first piece of information and the seventh piece of information.

12. The method according to any one of claims 6-11, characterized in that, The fourth information is determined based on the first information, and the fourth information includes at least one of the following: Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; A first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use a list of resources of the terminal; A first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a list of resources of the terminals; A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of a list of resources of the terminal; The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the terminal's resource list; A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list indicating at least one PLMN that allows sharing of a resource list of the terminal; A resource list, wherein the resource list includes at least one resource type; Condition information, which indicates the conditions for activating the UoC mode; Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following: A second consumer list, which indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the resource; A second terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource; A second DNN list, the second DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of the resource; The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the resource; A second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN that allows the sharing of the resource.

13. The method according to any one of claims 6-12, characterized in that, The third information includes at least one of the following: The identifier of at least one terminal authorized to activate the UoC mode; Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; A first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use a list of resources of the terminal; A first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a list of resources of the terminals; A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of a list of resources of the terminal; The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the terminal's resource list; A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list indicating at least one PLMN that allows sharing of a resource list of the terminal; A resource list, wherein the resource list includes at least one resource type; Condition information, which indicates the conditions for activating the UoC mode.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following: A second consumer list, which indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the resource; A second terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource; A second DNN list, the second DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of the resource; The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the resource; A second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN that allows the sharing of the resource.

15. The method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The condition information includes at least one of the following: Communication is available between multiple terminals in the terminal set; Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the terminal set; The location information of the terminal; Time information.

16. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a second network element, and the method includes: Receive fourth information sent by the first network element based on the first information, the fourth information being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection UoC mode of the authorized terminal; Send a third message to the first network element, the third message being used to indicate the activation of the UoC mode authorized for the terminal; Wherein, the first information is used to request the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the third information is also used by the first network element to send second information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; A first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use a list of resources of the terminal; A first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a list of resources of the terminals; A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of a list of resources of the terminal; The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the terminal's resource list; A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list indicating at least one PLMN that allows sharing of a resource list of the terminal; A resource list, wherein the resource list includes at least one resource type; Condition information, which indicates the conditions for activating the UoC mode; A terminal list, which indicates at least one other terminal that is in the same terminal set as the terminal and is connected to the terminal.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following: A second consumer list, which indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the resource; A second terminal set list, which indicates at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource; A second DNN list, which indicates at least one DNN that allows sharing of the resource; A second S-NSSAI list, the second S-NSSAI list being used to indicate at least one network slice that allows sharing of the resource; A second PLMN list, which indicates at least one PLMN that allows the sharing of the resource.

19. The method according to any one of claims 16-18, characterized in that, The fourth information is determined based on the first information, and the fourth information includes at least one of the following: Availability indication information, which indicates that the resource list of the terminal is allowed to be shared by other terminals in the same terminal set; A first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use a list of resources of the terminal; A first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a list of resources of the terminals; A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of a list of resources of the terminal; The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the terminal's resource list; A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list indicating at least one PLMN that allows sharing of a resource list of the terminal; A resource list, wherein the resource list includes at least one resource type; Condition information, which indicates the conditions for activating the UoC mode; Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following parameters: A second consumer list, which indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the resource; A second terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource; A second DNN list, the second DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of the resource; The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the resource; A second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN that allows the sharing of the resource.

20. The method according to any one of claims 16-19, characterized in that, The third information includes at least one of the following: The identifier of at least one terminal authorized to activate the UoC mode; Availability, which indicates that the terminal's resource list can be shared by other terminals in the same set of terminals; A first consumer list, indicating at least one terminal that is allowed to use a list of resources of the terminal; A first terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share a list of resources of the terminals; A first data network name DNN list, the first DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of a list of resources of the terminal; The first single network slice selection auxiliary information S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the terminal's resource list; A first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list, the first PLMN list indicating at least one PLMN that allows sharing of a resource list of the terminal; A resource list, wherein the resource list includes at least one resource type; Condition information, which indicates the conditions for activating the UoC mode.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, Each resource type in the resource list is associated with at least one of the following: A second consumer list, which indicates at least one terminal that is permitted to use the resource; A second terminal set list, indicating at least one terminal set that is allowed to share the resource; A second DNN list, the second DNN list indicating at least one DNN that allows sharing of the resource; The second S-NSSAI list indicates at least one network slice that allows sharing of the resource; A second PLMN list, indicating at least one PLMN that allows the sharing of the resource.

22. The method according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that, The condition information includes at least one of the following: Communication is available between multiple terminals in the terminal set; Wired connections are available between multiple terminals in the terminal set; The location information of the terminal; Time information.

23. A communication method, characterized in that, The method includes: The terminal sends first information to the first network element, the first information being used to request activation of the terminal's user-oriented connection (UoC) mode; The first network element sends second information to the terminal, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

24. A communication method, characterized in that, The method includes: The terminal sends first information to the core network equipment, the first information being used to request activation of the terminal's user-oriented connection (UoC) mode. The core network device sends a second message to the terminal, the second message being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

25. A terminal, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to send first information to the first network element, the first information being used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection (UoC) mode of the terminal; The transceiver module is also used to receive second information sent by the first network element, the second information instructing the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

26. A first network element, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive first information sent by the terminal, the first information being used to request activation of the terminal's user-oriented connection (UoC) mode; The transceiver module is also used to send second information to the terminal, the second information instructing the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

27. A second network element, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive fourth information sent by the first network element based on the first information, wherein the fourth information is used to request the activation of the user-oriented connection UoC mode of the authorized terminal; The transceiver module is further configured to send third information to the first network element, the third information being used to indicate the activation of the UoC mode authorized to the terminal; Wherein, the first information is used to request the activation of the UoC mode of the terminal; the third information is also used by the first network element to send second information, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

28. A core network device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive first information sent by the terminal, the first information being used to request activation of the terminal's user-oriented connection (UoC) mode; The transceiver module is further configured to send second information to the terminal, the second information being used to instruct the terminal to activate the UoC mode; The terminal has the UoC capability, which enables the terminal in the UoC mode to share resources and work collaboratively with other terminals in the same terminal set.

29. A terminal, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-5.

30. A first network element, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The first network element is used to perform the communication method described in any one of claims 6-15.

31. A second network element, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The second network element is used to perform the communication method according to any one of claims 16-22.

32. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the communication method according to any one of claims 1-5, 6-15, and 16-22.

33. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal, a first network element, and a second network element, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 1-5, the first network element is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 6-15, and the second network element is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 16-22.

34. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the communication method as described in any one of claims 1-5, 6-15, and 16-22.

35. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the communication method according to any one of claims 1-5, 6-15, and 16-22.

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