Communication methods, terminal devices and network devices

Abstract

Provided are communication methods, terminal devices and network devices. A communication method comprises: a terminal device sending uplink data and / or uplink control information on the basis of the usage type of an uplink grant. The present application proposes the usage type of an uplink grant, wherein the usage type may be used for determining how to send uplink data and / or uplink control information, and a terminal device may send the uplink data and / or uplink control information on the basis of the usage type of the uplink grant, thereby improving the uplink data and uplink control information transmission performance.

Description

Communication methods, terminal equipment and network equipment Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and more specifically, to a communication method, terminal equipment, and network equipment. Background Technology

[0002] When the uplink resources corresponding to an uplink grant can be used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information, the uplink data and uplink control information may compete for the available uplink resources, thereby affecting each other's transmission performance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a communication method, a terminal device, and a network device. The various aspects covered by this application are described below.

[0004] In a first aspect, a communication method is provided, comprising: a terminal device transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization.

[0005] Secondly, a communication method is provided, comprising: a network device receiving uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the uplink authorization usage type.

[0006] Thirdly, a terminal device is provided, including: a transceiver unit, used to transmit uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of uplink authorization.

[0007] Fourthly, a network device is provided, comprising: a transceiver unit, which receives uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the uplink authorization usage type.

[0008] Fifthly, a terminal device is provided, including a transceiver, a memory, and a processor, wherein the memory is used to store a program, and the processor is used to invoke the program in the memory and control the transceiver to receive or send signals, so that the terminal device performs the method as described in the first aspect.

[0009] In a sixth aspect, a network device is provided, including a transceiver, a memory, and a processor, wherein the memory is used to store a program, and the processor is used to invoke the program in the memory and control the transceiver to receive or transmit signals so that the network device performs the method as described in the second aspect.

[0010] A seventh aspect provides an apparatus including a processor for calling a program from a memory to cause the apparatus to perform the method as described in any one of the first or second aspects.

[0011] Eighthly, a chip is provided, including a processor for calling a program from memory to cause a device having the chip mounted to perform the method as described in the first or second aspect.

[0012] Ninth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a program stored thereon that causes a computer to perform the method as described in the first or second aspect.

[0013] A tenth aspect provides a computer program product, including a program that causes a computer to perform the method as described in the first or second aspect.

[0014] Eleventhly, a computer program is provided that causes a computer to perform the method as described in the first or second aspect.

[0015] In this application embodiment, an uplink authorization usage type is proposed. This usage type can be used to determine how to send uplink data and / or uplink control information. The terminal device can send uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the uplink authorization usage type, thereby improving the transmission performance of uplink data and uplink control information. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a system architecture example diagram of a communication system applicable to embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating the communication method according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating the communication method according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a communication apparatus according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Communication system

[0024] Figure 1 is an example diagram of the system architecture of a communication system 100 to which embodiments of this application can be applied. The communication system 100 may include a network device 110 and a terminal device 120. The network device 110 may be a device that communicates with the terminal device 120. The network device 110 can provide network coverage for a specific geographical area and can communicate with the terminal device 120 located within that coverage area. The terminal device 120 can access a network, such as a wireless network, through the network device 110. Optionally, the communication system 100 may also include other network entities such as a network controller and a mobility management entity; this embodiment of the application does not limit this.

[0025] It should be understood that the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application can be applied to various communication systems, such as: fifth generation (5G) systems, new radio (NR), long term evolution (LTE) systems, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) systems, LTE time division duplex (TDD) systems, etc. The technical solutions provided in this application can also be applied to future communication systems, such as sixth generation mobile communication systems, satellite communication systems, etc.

[0026] In this application embodiment, the terminal device may also be referred to as user equipment (UE), access terminal, user unit, user station, mobile station, mobile station (MS), mobile terminal (MT), remote station, remote terminal, mobile device, user terminal, terminal, wireless communication device, user agent, or user apparatus. The terminal device in this application embodiment can be a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to a user, and can be used to connect people, objects, and machines, such as a handheld device with wireless connectivity, vehicle-mounted device, etc. Terminal devices can also be mobile phones, tablets, laptops, PDAs, mobile internet devices (MIDs), wearable devices, virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, wireless terminals in industrial control, self-driving, remote medical surgery, smart grids, transportation safety, smart cities, and smart homes. Optionally, terminal devices can act as base stations. For example, a terminal device can act as a dispatching entity, providing sidelink signals between terminal devices in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) or device-to-device (D2D) systems. For instance, cellular phones and cars communicate with each other using sidelink signals. Cellular phones and smart home devices communicate without relaying communication signals through base stations.

[0027] In this embodiment, the network device can be a device used to communicate with a terminal device. The network device can be an access network device or a wireless access network device. For example, the network device can be a base station. The term "base station" can broadly encompass various names as follows, or can be replaced by names such as: NodeB, evolved NodeB (eNB), next-generation NodeB (gNB), relay station, transmitting and receiving point (TRP), transmitting point (TP), master station (MeNB), secondary station (SeNB), multi-mode radio (MSR) node, home base station, network controller, access node, wireless node, access point (AP), transmission node, transceiver node, baseband unit (BBU), remote radio unit (RRU), active antenna unit (AAU), remote radio head (RRH), central unit (CU), distributed unit (DU), positioning node, etc. A base station can be a macro base station, micro base station, relay node, donor node, or similar entity, or a combination thereof. A base station can also refer to a communication module, modem, or chip installed within the aforementioned equipment or apparatus. A base station can also be a mobile switching center, or an entity that performs base station functions in device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, a network-side device in a 6G network, or an entity that performs base station functions in future communication systems. A base station can support networks using the same or different access technologies. The embodiments of this application do not limit the specific technologies or device forms used in the network equipment. In some deployments, the network equipment may include a CU or a DU; or, the network equipment may include both a CU and a DU. Optionally, the base station may include an AAU.

[0028] Furthermore, base stations can be fixed or mobile. For example, a helicopter or drone can be configured to act as a mobile base station, and one or more cells can move depending on the location of the mobile base station. In other examples, a helicopter or drone can be configured as a device to communicate with another base station.

[0029] Network devices and terminal devices can be deployed on land, including indoors or outdoors, handheld or vehicle-mounted; they can also be deployed on water; and they can also be deployed in the air on airplanes, balloons, and satellites. This application does not limit the scenario in which the network devices and terminal devices are located.

[0030] It should be understood that all or part of the functions of the communication device in this application can also be implemented by software functions running on hardware, or by virtualization functions instantiated on a platform such as a cloud platform.

[0031] Uplink grant

[0032] Uplink transmission by the terminal device includes the transmission of uplink data (e.g., medium access control (MAC) protocol data unit (PDU) (MAC PDU)) and uplink control information (e.g., uplink control information (UCI)). Uplink data is transmitted via the physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH). Uplink control information is transmitted via the physical uplink control channel (PUCCH), or uplink control information and uplink data are multiplexed and transmitted via the PUSCH.

[0033] The methods for sending PUSCH data from terminal devices, based on the allocation of uplink transmission resources (i.e., the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant) to the terminal devices, are as follows:

[0034] 1) Dynamically scheduled uplink grant (i.e., dynamic grant): Network devices send downlink control information (DCI) on the physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) and indicate the location of available uplink resources (e.g., time resources and / or frequency resources) through the DCI.

[0035] 2) Configured uplink grant (i.e., configured grant (CG): The uplink resources corresponding to the CG include, for example, CG Type 1 and CG Type 2.

[0036] CG Type-1: The network device sends an RRC configuration message (e.g., an RRCReconfiguration message) to configure the available uplink resources for the terminal device, including the period (e.g., periodicity), time start position (e.g., timeDomainOffset), and specific time-domain resources (e.g., timeDomainAllocation) and frequency-domain resources (e.g., frequencyDomainAllocation) for each uplink transmission. Upon receiving this CG Type-1 RRC configuration message, the terminal device can immediately send a PUSCH using the uplink resources configured in the RRC message.

[0037] CG Type-2: The network device sends an RRC configuration message (e.g., an RRCReconfiguration message) to configure the period (e.g., periodicity) of available uplink resources for the terminal device. Then, the network device activates the use of CG Type-2 by sending a DCI (e.g., a DCI in a PDCCH scrambled with a configured scheduling radio network temporary identifier (CS-RNTI). This DCI indicates the specific time-domain resources (e.g., time domain resource allocation (TDRA)) and / or frequency-domain resources (e.g., frequency domain resource allocation (FDRA)) available for uplink transmission in each period, and the uplink transmission time position indicated by the DCI is the start time position of the uplink transmission in that period. Alternatively, the network device can also activate the use of CG Type-2 by sending a DCI (e.g., a DCI in a PDCCH scrambled with CS-RNTI).

[0038] PDCCH

[0039] Network devices can provide terminal devices with configuration information regarding the listening / receiving location (e.g., the location of time and / or frequency resources) of the physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) via configuration messages. This configuration information may include, for example:

[0040] 1) Control resource set (CORESET) configuration, including:

[0041] The CORESET identifier (e.g., controlResourceSetId). Among them, ControlResourceSet#0 (i.e., ControlResourceSetId = 0) is used for receiving cell-wide PDCCH (e.g., for sending PDCCH scheduling system information (SI)).

[0042] The frequency domain resources (e.g., frequencyDomainResources) corresponding to each PDCCH; and,

[0043] Each PDCCH corresponds to a time-domain resource (e.g., duration).

[0044] As an example, the time-domain resources corresponding to each PDCCH may include three consecutive symbols, which are used for receiving the PDCCH.

[0045] 2) Search space configuration, including:

[0046] Search space identifier (e.g., searchSpaceId), where SearchSpace#0 (i.e., searchSpaceId=0) is used for receiving cell-wide PDCCH (e.g., for sending PDCCH scheduling system information);

[0047] The monitoring time position configuration includes: the start time position and period of monitoring, such as monitoringSlotPeriodicityAndOffset and monitoringSymbolsWithinSlot, used to indicate the monitoring period of the PDCCH, as well as the starting slot number and symbol number; and,

[0048] The listening time position for each listening cycle, such as duration, is used to indicate the number of consecutively available time slots in each listening cycle.

[0049] In related technologies, PUSCH can transmit data (e.g., MAC PDU or UL-SCH) and control information (e.g., UCI). However, since uplink data and control information are transmitted on different physical resources (e.g., resource elements (REs)), when uplink grants are used to transmit both MAC PDUs and UCIs simultaneously, the MAC PDUs and UCIs may preempt each other's available physical resources, thus affecting each other's transmission performance.

[0050] To this end, embodiments of this application propose an uplink authorization usage type, which can be used to determine how to transmit uplink data and / or uplink control information. The terminal device can transmit uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the uplink authorization usage type, thereby improving the transmission performance of uplink data and uplink control information.

[0051] The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 2.

[0052] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of a communication method provided in an embodiment of this application. The method 200 shown in Figure 2 can be executed by a terminal device and a network device. The terminal device can be, for example, the terminal device 120 shown in Figure 1, and the network device can be, for example, the network device 110 shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 2, method 200 may include some or all of the following steps.

[0053] In step 210, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the uplink authorization usage type.

[0054] In step 220, the network device receives uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the uplink authorization usage type.

[0055] The uplink grant may include, for example, dynamically scheduled uplink grants (e.g., dynamic grants) and / or configured uplink grants (e.g., configured grants). Alternatively, the uplink grant may be configured by RRC signaling or indicated by DCI. The configured uplink grant may include, for example, the uplink grant corresponding to configured grant type 1 (CG Type-1) and / or the uplink grant corresponding to configured grant type 2 (CG Type-2).

[0056] This uplink grant is used, for example, to schedule the transmission of a physical uplink data channel (e.g., PUSCH), which can also be referred to as a physical channel or physical uplink channel. Additionally, the usage type of the uplink grant can also be referred to as the usage type of the uplink resource corresponding to the PUSCH.

[0057] It should be noted that the "perform" mentioned in steps 210 and 220 can include either "send" or "not send".

[0058] In step 210, "transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information" can include both transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information and not transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information. For example, transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information includes: transmitting uplink data and transmitting uplink control information, transmitting uplink data and transmitting uplink control information without transmitting uplink data, transmitting uplink data and not transmitting uplink control information, and transmitting neither uplink data nor uplink control information.

[0059] Accordingly, in step 220, "receiving uplink data and / or uplink control information" can include cases where uplink data and / or uplink control information is received, and cases where uplink data and / or uplink control information is not received. For example, receiving uplink data and / or uplink control information includes: receiving uplink data and receiving uplink control information, receiving uplink data and receiving uplink control information without receiving uplink data, receiving uplink data and not receiving uplink control information, and receiving neither uplink data nor uplink control information.

[0060] In some implementations, the usage type of uplink authorization is used to indicate: the information content that the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink authorization is allowed or not allowed to send; and / or, the information content that the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink authorization prioritizes to send. The information content includes uplink data and / or uplink control information. As an example, the following shows six usage types of uplink authorization provided in embodiments of this application, denoted as usage type 1, usage type 2, usage type 3, usage type 4, usage type 5, and usage type 6. In practical applications, the usage types that may be used may include all or some of usage type 1, usage type 2, usage type 3, usage type 4, usage type 5, and usage type 6.

[0061] Usage Type 1: The usage type of uplink grant is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used for sending uplink data (e.g., only for sending MAC PDU or UL-SCH).

[0062] Usage Type 2: The usage type of uplink grant is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for sending uplink control information (e.g., only for sending UCI).

[0063] Usage Type 3: The uplink grant usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time (e.g., multiplexing MAC PDU and UCI on PUSCH for transmission).

[0064] Usage Type 4: The usage type of uplink grant indicates that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used to transmit uplink data and / or uplink control information. For example, usage type 4 includes cases where it is used only to transmit uplink data, only to transmit uplink control information, and simultaneously to transmit uplink data and uplink control information.

[0065] Usage Type 5: The uplink grant usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are prioritized for sending uplink data. Usage Type 5 is a data-priority case; for example, when there is uplink data to be sent, uplink control information is prohibited from being sent; and / or, it can be used to send uplink control information when there is no uplink data to be sent.

[0066] Usage Type 6: The uplink grant usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink control information. Usage Type 6 is the case where control information takes precedence; for example, uplink data transmission is prohibited when uplink control information needs to be sent; and / or, it can be used to send uplink data when no uplink control information needs to be sent.

[0067] The network device can simultaneously instruct the uplink authorization indication and the uplink authorization usage type information to the terminal device, meaning the second signaling and the uplink authorization indication signaling are the same signaling; or, the uplink authorization indication and the uplink authorization usage type information are not simultaneously instructed to the terminal device, but are sent to the terminal device separately, meaning the second signaling and the uplink authorization indication signaling are two different signaling.

[0068] For example, taking dynamic licensing as an example, when the network device sends an uplink licensing instruction to the terminal device via DCI, it also indicates the usage type of the uplink license to the terminal device; as another example, taking CG Type-1 as an example, when the network device sends an uplink licensing instruction (uplink licensing instruction for CG type-1) to the terminal device via RRC message, it also indicates the usage type of CG type-1; as another example, taking CG Type-2 as an example, when the network device sends an uplink licensing instruction (uplink licensing instruction for CG type-2) to the terminal device via RRC message, it also indicates the usage type of CG type-2; as yet another example, when the network device activates CG type-2 via DCI, it also indicates the usage type of CG type-2.

[0069] In some implementations, the usage type information for uplink authorization is indicated by the network device. For example, this usage type is indicated based on a second signaling message sent by the network device. This second signaling message could be, for example, signaling within an RRC message, or signaling within a DCI message.

[0070] For example, the second signaling is the signaling in the RRC message. Specifically, for dynamically scheduled uplink grants, the network device can use RRC signaling to indicate to the terminal device the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant scheduled by a specific PDCCH (e.g., a specific CORESET, a specific search space, or a specific radio network temporary identifier (RNTI)). For example, the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant scheduled by the PDCCH in search space 1 is usage type 1, the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant scheduled by the PDCCH in search space 2 is usage type 2, the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant scheduled by the PDCCH in search space 3 is usage type 3, and so on. Alternatively, for configured uplink grants, the network device can use RRC signaling to indicate to the terminal device the usage type corresponding to a specific configured uplink grant. For example, the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant of CG Type-1 (or ConfiguredGrantConfig-1) is usage type 1, and the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant of CG Type-2 (or ConfiguredGrantConfig-2) is usage type 2.

[0071] For example, the second signaling is the signaling in the DCI. For the DCI format of the PDCCH, which is DCI format0_0, DCI format0_1, DCI format0_2, or DCI format0_3, the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant indicated by the DCI is represented by adding an uplink grant usage type indication field (or uplink grant usage type indication field) to the DCI; or, the uplink grant used by the terminal device is indicated by the first DCI, and the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant is indicated by the second DCI. The formats of the first and second DCIs can be, for example, DCI format0_0, DCI format0_1, DCI format0_2, or DCI format0_3, and the second DCI can be sent before or after the first DCI.

[0072] In other implementations, the usage type information of the uplink authorization can be determined based on predefined protocol information. For example, a specific association between uplink authorization and usage type can be established. The terminal device can determine the usage type corresponding to the uplink authorization based on the uplink authorization it uses and the association between the uplink authorization and its usage type, i.e., an implicit indication method.

[0073] For example, the protocol predefined information includes the association between uplink authorization and usage type for a specific DCI schedule. Optionally, the specific DCI includes one or more of the following: a DCI with a specific DCI format; a DCI including specific values; or a DCI configured based on specific PDCCH configuration information. The specific DCI format includes, for example, DCI format 0_0, DCI format 0_1, DCI format 0_2, or DCI format 0_3. A DCI with specific values ​​refers to a DCI whose value is a specific value (e.g., 0) on one or more specific fields (e.g., FDRA field or TDRA field). Specific PDCCH configuration information includes, for example, a specific CORESET or a PDCCH within a specific search space.

[0074] As an example, assuming CORESET#99 is associated with usage type 1 and CORESET#98 is associated with usage type 2, then if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is DCI-scheduled by the PDCCH within CORESET#99, the terminal device will transmit uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 1; if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is DCI-scheduled by the PDCCH within CORESET#98, the terminal device will transmit uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 2. Furthermore, suppose that a value of 0 in the FDRA field (or TDRA field) of the DCI indicates that the DCI is associated with usage type 1, and a value of 1 in the FDRA field (or TDRA field) of the DCI indicates that the DCI is associated with usage type 2. Then, if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is the uplink grant scheduled by the DCI with an FDRA field (or TDRA field) value of 0, the terminal device will send uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 1; if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is the uplink grant scheduled by the DCI with an FDRA field (or TDRA field) value of 1, the terminal device will send uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 2. Furthermore, assuming that DCI format 0_0 is associated with usage type 1, DCI format 0_1 ​​with usage type 2, DCI format 0_2 with usage type 3, and DCI format 0_3 with usage type 4, then: if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is the uplink grant scheduled by DCI format 0_0, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 1; if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is the uplink grant scheduled by DCI format 0_1, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 2; if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is the uplink grant scheduled by DCI format 0_3, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 3; and if the uplink grant used by the terminal device is the uplink grant scheduled by DCI format 0_4, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 4.

[0075] For example, the protocol predefined information includes the association between specific uplink grants and usage types configured in the RRC message. These specific uplink grants, for example, include CG Type-1 and CG Type-2. As an example, assuming CG Type-1 is associated with usage type 1 and CG Type-2 is associated with usage type 2, then if the terminal device uses CG Type-1 uplink grant, it will send uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 1; if the terminal device uses CG Type-2 uplink grant, it will send uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 2.

[0076] For example, the protocol predefined information includes the association between uplink authorization and usage type for sending specific uplink data. Specific uplink data may include, for example, uplink data on a specific logical channel, a specific media access control element (MAC CE), data transmitted on a specific bearer (e.g., a data radio bearer (DRB) or a signaling radio bearer (SRB)), specific radio link control (RLC) signaling, specific packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) control signaling, specific service data adaptation protocol (SDAP) control signaling, and specific RRC messages, etc. As an example, assuming that the uplink grant for sending uplink data on DRB-1 is associated with usage type 1, and the uplink grant for sending uplink data on DRB-2 is associated with usage type 2, then if the terminal device sends uplink data on DRB-1 on the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 1; if the terminal device sends uplink data on DRB-2 on the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 2. Furthermore, assuming that the uplink grant for sending uplink data on LCH-1 is associated with usage type 1, and the uplink grant for sending uplink data on LCH-2 is associated with usage type 2, then if the terminal device sends uplink data on LCH-1 on the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 1; if the terminal device sends uplink data on LCH-2 on the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information based on usage type 2.

[0077] For example, the protocol predefined information includes the association between uplink authorization and usage type for sending specific uplink control information. Specific uplink control information may include, for example, hybrid automatic retransmission request (HARQ) feedback, beam measurement reporting, cell measurement reporting, channel state information, and scheduling request information.

[0078] It is understandable that the relationships between the various uplink authorizations and usage types mentioned above can also be indicated by the network device to the terminal device.

[0079] In this embodiment, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information based on the usage type corresponding to its uplink license. The uplink data transmitted by the terminal device based on this usage type is specific uplink data associated with that usage type, and may include, for example, one or more of the following:

[0080] 1) Uplink data transmitted based on a specific bearer. For example, uplink data from a specific DBR (e.g., uplink data from DRB-1), or data from a specific SRB (e.g., uplink data from SRB-1).

[0081] 2) Uplink data of a specific logical channel (LCH). For example, uplink data of LCH-1.

[0082] 3) Specific MAC CE. For example, a MAC CE used to report beam measurement information.

[0083] 4) Specific RLC control signaling. For example, RLC STATUS protocol data unit (PDU).

[0084] 5) Specific PDCP control signaling. For example, PDCP status report.

[0085] 6) Specific SDAP control signaling. For example, end-marker control protocol data unit (End-Marker Control PDU).

[0086] 7) Specific RRC messages. For example, RRC messages used for capability reporting by terminal devices.

[0087] For example, network devices can configure or pre-agree on the association between Type 1 and ConfiguredGrantConfig-1 and ConfiguredGrantConfig-2 via RRC signaling; furthermore, they can configure or agree on the association between Type 1 and LCH-1 uplink data. In this case, when the terminal device performs uplink transmission using ConfiguredGrantConfig-1 or ConfiguredGrantConfig-2 associated with Type 1, the content of the uplink transmission is limited to uplink data from LCH-1.

[0088] In this embodiment, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information based on the usage type corresponding to its uplink license. The uplink control information transmitted by the terminal device based on this usage type is specific uplink control information associated with that usage type, and may include, for example, one or more of the following:

[0089] 1) HARQ feedback information.

[0090] 2) Beam measurement reporting information. For example, the Layer 1 measurement result of a specific beam (e.g., L1-RSRP). The Layer 1 measurement result of a specific beam can be a measurement result reported by the terminal device after a specific event is met (e.g., the measurement value (e.g., RSRP) of the specific beam is greater than or equal to a threshold value configured by the network device). Further, this measurement reporting can be done through configured uplink grants, for example, by providing ConfiguredGrantConfig in the RRC message for this measurement reporting. The specific beam can be identified by one or more of the following: Transmission Configuration Indication (TCI) state ID, and reference signal identifier. The reference signal identifier includes, for example, the Channel State Indication Reference Signal (CSI-RS) ID, the Synchronization Signal Block / Physical Broadcast Channel Block (SS / PBCH) Block (SSB) ID, etc.

[0091] 3) Cell measurement reporting information. For example, Layer 1 measurement results (e.g., L1-RSRP) of a specific cell. The Layer 1 measurement results of a specific cell can be measurement results reported by the terminal device after a specific event is met (e.g., the beam measurement value (e.g., RSRP) of the specific cell is greater than or equal to a threshold value configured by the network device). Further, this measurement reporting can be done, for example, through configured uplink grants, such as providing `ConfiguredGrantConfig` in the RRC message for this measurement reporting. The Layer 1 measurement results of the specific cell, for example, refer to the Layer 1 measurement results of a specific beam within the cell. This specific beam can be identified, for example, by a TCI status identifier and / or a reference signal identifier, such as the CSI-RS ID and / or SSB ID.

[0092] 4) Channel state information. For example, channel quality indicator (CQI), precoding matrix indicator (PMI), rank indicator (RI), etc.

[0093] 5) Scheduling request information. For example, a scheduling request (SR).

[0094] For example, network devices can configure or pre-define the association between usage type 2 and CORESET-1 scheduled uplink grants via RRC signaling. Furthermore, network devices can configure or decree that the uplink control information associated with usage type 2 is HARQ feedback information. In this case, when a terminal device transmits uplink data using the CORESET-1 scheduled uplink grant associated with usage type 2, the content of this uplink transmission is limited to HARQ feedback information.

[0095] After receiving an uplink grant instruction from the network device, the terminal device obtains the uplink grant it uses. Based on the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant, it determines the information content to be transmitted on the corresponding uplink resource (or, in other words, the PUSCH on that uplink resource). This information content may include, for example, uplink data, uplink control information, or both. The following details the terminal device's processing behavior in determining the information content to be transmitted based on the usage type of the uplink grant for usage types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

[0096] Use type 1

[0097] Type 1 is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used solely for transmitting uplink data. The content of the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may vary. For example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink control information (or, in other words, the terminal device only transmits uplink control information); or, for another example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink data (or, in other words, the terminal device transmits uplink data or only uplink data); or, for yet another example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include both uplink data and uplink control information (or, in other words, the terminal device transmits both uplink data and uplink control information). The processing behavior of the terminal device may differ depending on the content of the information to be transmitted. The following describes how the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant when the usage type of the uplink grant is Type 1, depending on the content of the information to be transmitted.

[0098] Optionally, without considering the content of the information to be transmitted, in step 210, the terminal device may ignore the transmission of uplink control information; or, the terminal device may transmit first uplink control information, the content of which is based on protocol-predefined information. That is, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 1, meaning the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used for transmitting uplink data, the terminal device may ignore the transmission of uplink control information. For example, the physical layer (PHY) entity of the terminal device may abandon the transmission of this uplink control information; or, the terminal device may transmit protocol-predefined control information. For example, the PHY entity of the terminal device may transmit padding uplink control information (e.g., padding UCI), such as all 0s or all 1s.

[0099] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, the terminal device ignores the transmission of the uplink control information. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant it uses is usage type 1, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to transmit uplink data, and the terminal device only needs to transmit uplink control information, the terminal device may not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device may discard the received uplink grant; and / or, the terminal device may ignore the transmission of the uplink control information. For example, the PHY entity of the terminal device may abandon the transmission of the uplink control information.

[0100] Optionally, in step 210, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink data, the terminal device sends a MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant it uses is usage type 1, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to send uplink data, and the terminal device only needs to send uplink data, the terminal device can generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant and send it.

[0101] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device ignores the transmission of uplink control information; or, the terminal device transmits first uplink control information, and the content of the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 1, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to transmit uplink data, and the terminal device has both uplink data and uplink control information to transmit, the terminal device can ignore the transmission of uplink control information. For example, the PHY entity of the terminal device abandons the transmission of the uplink control information; or, the terminal device transmits protocol predefined control information. For example, the PHY entity of the terminal device transmits padding uplink control information, such as all 0s or all 1s.

[0102] Use type 2

[0103] Type 2 is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink control information. The content of the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may vary. For example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink control information (or, the terminal device only transmits uplink control information); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink data (or, the terminal device transmits uplink data or only uplink data); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include both uplink data and uplink control information (or, the terminal device transmits both uplink data and uplink control information). The processing behavior of the terminal device may differ depending on the content of the information to be transmitted. The following describes how the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant when the usage type of the uplink grant is Type 2, depending on the content of the information to be transmitted.

[0104] Optionally, without considering the content of the information to be transmitted, in step 210, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information. That is, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant it uses is usage type 2, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to send uplink control information, the terminal device may not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device may discard the received uplink grant; or, the terminal device may send protocol predefined uplink data. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device may generate a predefined MAC PDU, which may be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU consisting entirely of 0s or all 1s.

[0105] Optionally, in step 210, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink control information, the terminal device sends the uplink control information. That is, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 2, meaning the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used for sending uplink control information, and the terminal device has or only needs to transmit uplink control information, the terminal device uses the physical channel (e.g., PUSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant to send the uplink control information.

[0106] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, the terminal device discards the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant it uses is usage type 2, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to send uplink control information, and the terminal device has uplink data to transmit, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device discards the received uplink grant; or, the terminal device discards the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device uses the uplink grant to generate a MAC PDU and submits the MAC PDU to the PHY entity, and the PHY entity of the terminal device discards the MAC PDU.

[0107] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, the terminal device discards the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant it uses is usage type 2, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to send uplink control information, and the terminal device has both uplink data and uplink control information to transmit, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device discards the received uplink grant; or, the terminal device discards the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device uses the uplink grant to generate a MAC PDU and submits the MAC PDU to the PHY entity, and the PHY entity of the terminal device discards the MAC PDU; or, the MAC entity of the terminal device generates a predefined MAC PDU, which can be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU with all 0s or all 1s.

[0108] Use type 3

[0109] Type 3 is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously. The content of the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may vary. For example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink control information (or, the terminal device only transmits uplink control information); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink data (or, the terminal device transmits uplink data or only uplink data); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include both uplink data and uplink control information (or, the terminal device transmits both uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously). The processing behavior of the terminal device may differ depending on the content of the information to be transmitted. The following describes how the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant when the usage type of the uplink grant is Type 3, depending on the content of the information to be transmitted.

[0110] Optionally, without considering the content of the information to be transmitted, in step 210, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, the terminal device sends first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information; or, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, the terminal device sends first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. In other words, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 3, meaning that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used for sending uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously, and if the terminal device does not have any uplink data to send on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device can send the content of the uplink data agreed upon in the protocol. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device generates a agreed MAC PDU, which can be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU with all 0s or all 1s. Alternatively, if the terminal device does not have any uplink control information to send on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device can send the content of the uplink control information agreed upon in the protocol. For example, the PHY entity of the terminal device sends a padding UCI, such as uplink control information with all 0s or all 1s.

[0111] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device abandons the uplink transmission corresponding to the uplink grant; or, the terminal device transmits uplink control information and first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. That is, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 3, meaning the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to transmit uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously, and the terminal device only needs to transmit uplink control information, the terminal device can abandon the uplink transmission corresponding to that uplink grant. For example, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on that uplink grant (e.g., the terminal device discards the uplink grant), and the terminal device ignores the transmission of uplink control information (e.g., the terminal device's PHY entity abandons the transmission of uplink control information).

[0112] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device abandons the uplink transmission corresponding to the uplink grant; or, the terminal device transmits uplink data and first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to the uplink grant it uses is usage type 3, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to transmit uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously, and the terminal device only needs to transmit uplink data, the terminal device abandons the uplink transmission corresponding to the uplink grant. For example, the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant (e.g., the terminal device discards the uplink grant), and the terminal device ignores the transmission of uplink control information (e.g., the terminal device's PHY entity abandons the transmission of uplink control information); or, the terminal device transmits uplink data and the agreed-upon content of uplink control information. For example, the terminal device's PHY entity transmits a MAC PDU generated by the MAC entity based on the uplink grant, and a padding UCI (e.g., uplink control information with all 0s or all 1s).

[0113] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink data and uplink control information. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 3, that is, the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant is only used to send uplink data and uplink control information at the same time, and the terminal device has uplink data and uplink control information to transmit at the same time, the terminal device sends uplink data and uplink control information on the uplink resource (or, PUSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant.

[0114] Type 4

[0115] Type 4 is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used for transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information, including cases where they are used only for transmitting uplink data, only for transmitting uplink control information, and simultaneously for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information. The content of the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may differ. For example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink control information (or, in other words, the terminal device only transmits uplink control information); or, for another example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink data (or, in other words, the terminal device transmits uplink data or only uplink data); or, for yet another example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes both uplink data and uplink control information (or, in other words, the terminal device transmits both uplink data and uplink control information). The processing behavior of the terminal device may differ depending on the content of the information to be transmitted. The following describes how the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant when the usage type of the uplink grant is Type 4, depending on the content of the information to be transmitted.

[0116] Optionally, without considering the content of the information to be transmitted, in step 210, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, the terminal device sends first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information; or, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, the terminal device sends first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. In other words, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 4, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information, and if the terminal device does not have uplink data to send on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device can send the content of the uplink data agreed upon in the protocol. For example, the MAC entity of the terminal device generates a agreed MAC PDU, which can be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU with all 0s or all 1s. Alternatively, if the terminal device does not have uplink control information to send on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant, the terminal device can send the content of the uplink control information agreed upon in the protocol. For example, the PHY entity of the terminal device sends a padding UCI, such as uplink control information with all 0s or all 1s.

[0117] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink control information; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on uplink authorization; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information. In other words, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 4, that is, the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant is used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information, and the terminal device only needs to send uplink control information, the terminal device sends uplink control information on the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device discards the received uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the uplink control information and sends the content of the uplink data agreed upon in the protocol, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device generates the agreed MAC PDU, which can be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU of all 0s or all 1s, and sends the uplink control information and the MAC PDU.

[0118] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink data; or, the terminal device sends uplink data and first uplink control information, the first uplink control information being determined based on protocol predefined information. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 4, that is, the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information, and the terminal device only needs to send uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data; or, the terminal device sends uplink data and the content of the uplink control information agreed upon in the protocol, for example, the terminal device's PHY entity sends the MAC PDU generated by the MAC entity based on the uplink grant, and the padding UCI (e.g., uplink control information of all 0s or all 1s).

[0119] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink control information and uplink data. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 4, that is, the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink grant is used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information, and the terminal device has both uplink control information and uplink data to send, the terminal device sends uplink data and uplink control information on the uplink resource (or, PUSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant.

[0120] Use type 5

[0121] Type 5 is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are prioritized for transmitting uplink data. Type 5 is a data-priority case; for example, when uplink data needs to be transmitted, uplink control information transmission is prohibited; and / or, when no uplink data needs to be transmitted, it can be used to transmit uplink control information. The content of the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may vary. For example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink control information (or, the terminal device only transmits uplink control information); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink data (or, the terminal device has or only transmits uplink data); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes both uplink data and uplink control information (or, the terminal device has both uplink data and uplink control information to transmit). The processing behavior of the terminal device may differ depending on the content of the information to be transmitted. The following describes how the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant when the usage type of the uplink grant is Type 5, depending on the content of the information to be transmitted.

[0122] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink control information; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on uplink authorization; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and the terminal device sends first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. In other words, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 5, meaning that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink data, and the terminal device only needs to send uplink control information, the terminal device sends uplink control information on the uplink resources (or PUSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device discards the received uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and sends the content of the uplink data agreed upon in the protocol, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device generates the agreed MAC PDU, which can be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU with all 0s or all 1s, and sends the uplink control information and the MAC PDU.

[0123] Optionally, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data in step 210. That is, when the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 5, meaning that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink data, and the terminal device only needs to send uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data on the uplink resources (or PUSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant.

[0124] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink data; or, the terminal device sends uplink data and ignores the transmission of uplink control information; or, the terminal device sends uplink data and first uplink control information, wherein the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information. In other words, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 5, meaning that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink data, and the terminal device has both uplink data and uplink control information to send, the terminal device will send uplink data on the uplink resources (or PUSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant; or, the terminal device will send the uplink data and ignore the transmission of uplink control information, for example, the terminal device's PHY entity will abandon the transmission of uplink control information; or, the terminal device will send the uplink data and send the content of the uplink control information agreed upon in the protocol, for example, the terminal device's PHY entity will send the MAC PDU generated by the MAC entity based on the uplink grant, and the padding UCI (e.g., uplink control information with all 0s or all 1s).

[0125] Use type 6

[0126] Type 6 is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink control information. Type 6 prioritizes control information; for example, when uplink control information needs to be sent, uplink data transmission is prohibited; and / or, when no uplink control information needs to be sent, uplink data transmission is permitted. The content of the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may vary. For example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink control information (or, the terminal device only sends uplink control information); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device may include or only include uplink data (or, the terminal device has or only sends uplink data); or, for example, the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes both uplink data and uplink control information (or, the terminal device has both uplink data and uplink control information to send). The processing behavior of the terminal device may differ depending on the content of the information to be transmitted. The following describes how the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information on the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant when the usage type of the uplink grant is Type 6, depending on the content of the information to be transmitted.

[0127] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink control information; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on uplink authorization; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. In other words, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 6, meaning that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink control information, and the terminal device only needs to send uplink control information, then the terminal device sends the uplink control information on the uplink resources (or PDSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device discards the received uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the uplink control information and sends the content of the uplink data agreed upon in the protocol, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device generates the agreed MAC PDU, which can be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU with all 0s or all 1s, and sends the uplink control information and the MAC PDU.

[0128] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the terminal device may optionally send uplink data; or, the terminal device may send uplink data and first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. That is, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 6, meaning the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink control information, and the terminal device only needs to send uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data on the uplink resources (or PDSCH) corresponding to that uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the uplink data and sends the content of the uplink control information agreed upon in the protocol, for example, the terminal device's PHY entity sends the MAC PDU generated by the MAC entity based on the uplink grant, and the padding UCI (e.g., all 0s or all 1s of the uplink control information).

[0129] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, optionally, in step 210, the terminal device sends uplink control information; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on uplink authorization; or, the terminal device sends uplink control information and first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information. In other words, if the terminal device determines that the usage type corresponding to its uplink grant is usage type 6, meaning that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink control information, and the terminal device has both uplink data and uplink control information to send, the terminal device sends the uplink control information on the uplink resources (or PDSCH) corresponding to the uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device discards the received uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends the uplink control information and sends the content of the uplink data agreed upon in the protocol, for example, the MAC entity of the terminal device generates the agreed MAC PDU, which can be a padding MAC PDU, such as a MAC PDU with all 0s or all 1s, and sends the uplink control information and the MAC PDU.

[0130] After determining the information content to be sent through the uplink authorization based on the usage type of the uplink authorization, the terminal device performs uplink transmission. That is, it sends the content of the uplink data and / or uplink control information to be sent in the PUSCH corresponding to the uplink authorization.

[0131] As an example, as shown in Figure 3, in step 310, the network device can send the association between uplink grant and grantType to the terminal device. Step 310 is optional. The association between uplink grant and grantType can also be determined based on predefined protocol information; for example, the protocol may specify the association between uplink grant and grantType, which can also be called a mapping relationship or a correspondence relationship.

[0132] In step 320, the network device sends an uplink grant indication to the terminal device.

[0133] The uplink authorization indicated in this uplink authorization instruction can be a configured uplink authorization or a dynamically scheduled uplink authorization.

[0134] In step 330, the terminal device determines whether to transmit MAC PDU and / or UCI in the PUSCH based on the usage type of the uplink license.

[0135] Specifically, if the terminal device obtains the association between uplink authorization and usage type through step 310 before receiving the uplink authorization instruction, the terminal device can determine the corresponding usage type based on the uplink authorization and the association, and determine what information content to transmit in the PUSCH based on the usage type. If the terminal device receives signaling from the network device indicating the usage type of the uplink authorization, where the usage type information can be indicated simultaneously in the uplink authorization instruction in step 320, or through additional signaling, then the terminal device can directly determine what information content to transmit in the PUSCH based on the received usage type information.

[0136] In step 340, the terminal device sends a PUSCH in the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization.

[0137] In this embodiment, the network device indicates the information that can be sent on the uplink resources corresponding to different usage types of uplink grants, or the protocol stipulates the information that can be sent on the uplink resources corresponding to different usage types of uplink grants, such as uplink data (e.g., MAC PDU) and / or uplink control information (e.g., UCI), thereby improving the transmission reliability of different information in different scenarios. For example, for scenarios requiring more reliable data transmission, the usage type of the uplink grant can be restricted to prevent that type of uplink grant from being reused for UCI transmission when there is data transmission, thereby improving the reliability of data transmission. As another example, for UCI requiring more reliable transmission, the usage type of the uplink grant can be restricted to prevent that type of uplink grant from being used for uplink data transmission, thereby providing reliability for UCI transmission.

[0138] The method embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to Figures 1 to 3. The apparatus embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to Figures 4 to 6. It should be understood that the descriptions of the method embodiments correspond to the descriptions of the apparatus embodiments; therefore, any parts not described in detail can be referred to the preceding method embodiments.

[0139] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application. The terminal device 400 shown in Figure 4 may include a transceiver unit 410. The transceiver unit 410 is used to transmit uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization.

[0140] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate: the information content that the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink authorization allows or disallows to be sent; and / or the information content that the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink authorization prioritizes to be sent; wherein the information content includes uplink data and / or uplink control information.

[0141] In some implementations, the usage type indicates one or more of the following: the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink data; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink control information; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used for transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for transmitting uplink data; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for transmitting uplink control information.

[0142] In some implementations, the uplink data includes one or more of the following: uplink data transmitted based on a specific bearer; uplink data of a specific logical channel; a specific MAC CE; specific RLC control signaling; specific PDCP control signaling; specific SDAP control signaling; and specific RRC messages.

[0143] In some implementations, the uplink control information includes one or more of the following: HARQ feedback information; beam measurement reporting information; cell measurement reporting information; channel state information; and scheduling requests.

[0144] In some implementations, the usage type is indicated based on a second signaling indication sent by the network device.

[0145] In some implementations, the second signaling is an RRC message or signaling in a DCI.

[0146] In some implementations, the usage type is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0147] In some implementations, the protocol predefined information is used to indicate one or more of the following: the association between uplink grants for a specific DCI schedule and the usage type; the association between uplink grants for RRC message configuration and the usage type; the association between uplink grants for sending specific uplink data and the usage type; and the association between uplink grants for sending specific uplink control information and the usage type.

[0148] In some implementations, the specific DCI includes one or more of the following: a DCI with a specific DCI format; a DCI including a specific value; or a DCI configured based on specific PDCCH configuration information.

[0149] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: ignore the transmission of uplink control information; or, send first uplink control information, and the content of the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0150] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used for sending uplink data; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, ignore the transmission of the uplink control information.

[0151] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used for sending uplink data; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send a MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant.

[0152] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: ignore the transmission of uplink control information; or, send first uplink control information, and the content of the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0153] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used for sending uplink control information; the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, send first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0154] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used to send uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to send the uplink control information.

[0155] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to send uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, discard the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant.

[0156] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are only used to send uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, discard the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink grant; or, the terminal device sends first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0157] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously; the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send first uplink data when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, the content of the first uplink data being determined based on protocol predefined information; or, send first uplink control information when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, the content of the first uplink control information being determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0158] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data and uplink control information at the same time; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: abandon the uplink transmission corresponding to the uplink authorization; or, send the uplink control information and the first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0159] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data and uplink control information at the same time; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: abandon the uplink transmission corresponding to the uplink authorization; or, send the uplink data and the first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0160] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data and uplink control information at the same time; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to send the uplink data and the uplink control information.

[0161] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send first uplink data when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, the content of the first uplink data being determined based on protocol predefined information; or, when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, send first uplink control information, the content of the first uplink control information being determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0162] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink control information; or, send the uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, send the uplink control information and first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0163] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink data; or, send the uplink data and first uplink control information, wherein the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0164] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to send the uplink control information and the uplink data.

[0165] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink data; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink control information; or, send the uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, send the uplink control information and send first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0166] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink data.

[0167] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data;

[0168] When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink data; or, send the uplink data and ignore the transmission of the uplink control information; or, send the uplink data and first uplink control information, wherein the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0169] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink control information; or, send the uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, send the uplink control information and first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0170] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used to send uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink data; or, send the uplink data and first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0171] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; when the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit 410 is specifically used to: send the uplink control information; or, send the uplink control information without generating a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, send the uplink control information and first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0172] In some implementations, the uplink authorization includes dynamically scheduled uplink authorization and / or configured uplink authorization.

[0173] In some implementations, the configured uplink authorization includes uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 1 and / or uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 2.

[0174] In some implementations, the uplink grant is used to schedule the transmission of the physical uplink data channel.

[0175] It is understood that the transceiver unit 410 may be, for example, a transceiver 630. Additionally, the terminal device 400 may optionally include a processor 610 and a memory 620, as shown in Figure 6.

[0176] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device provided in an embodiment of this application. The network device 500 shown in Figure 5 may include a transceiver unit 510. The transceiver unit 510 is used to receive uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the uplink authorization usage type.

[0177] In some implementations, the usage type is used to indicate: the information content that the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink authorization allows or disallows to be sent; and / or the information content that the uplink resource corresponding to the uplink authorization prioritizes to be sent; wherein the information content includes uplink data and / or uplink control information.

[0178] In some implementations, the usage type indicates one or more of the following: the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink data; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink control information; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information simultaneously; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are used for transmitting uplink data and / or uplink control information; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for transmitting uplink data; the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink grant are preferentially used for transmitting uplink control information.

[0179] In some implementations, the uplink data includes one or more of the following: uplink data transmitted based on a specific bearer; uplink data of a specific logical channel; a specific MAC CE; specific RLC control signaling; specific PDCP control signaling; specific SDAP control signaling; and specific RRC messages.

[0180] In some implementations, the uplink control information includes one or more of the following: HARQ feedback information; beam measurement reporting information; cell measurement reporting information; channel state information; and scheduling requests.

[0181] In some implementations, the usage type is indicated based on a second signaling indication sent by the network device.

[0182] In some implementations, the second signaling is an RRC message or signaling in a DCI.

[0183] In some implementations, the usage type is determined based on protocol predefined information.

[0184] In some implementations, the protocol predefined information is used to indicate one or more of the following: the association between uplink grants for a specific DCI schedule and the usage type; the association between uplink grants for RRC message configuration and the usage type; the association between uplink grants for sending specific uplink data and the usage type; and the association between uplink grants for sending specific uplink control information and the usage type.

[0185] In some implementations, the specific DCI includes one or more of the following: a DCI with a specific DCI format; a DCI including a specific value; or a DCI configured based on specific PDCCH configuration information.

[0186] In some implementations, the uplink authorization includes dynamically scheduled uplink authorization and / or configured uplink authorization.

[0187] In some implementations, the configured uplink authorization includes uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 1 and / or uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 2.

[0188] In some implementations, the uplink grant is used to schedule the transmission of the physical uplink data channel.

[0189] It is understood that the transceiver unit 510 may be, for example, a transceiver 630. Additionally, the network device 500 may optionally include a processor 610 and a memory 620, as shown in Figure 6.

[0190] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a communication apparatus according to an embodiment of this application. The dashed lines in Figure 6 indicate that the unit or module is optional. The apparatus 600 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. The apparatus 600 may be, for example, a chip, a terminal device, or a network device.

[0191] Apparatus 600 may include one or more processors 610. Processor 610 may support apparatus 600 in implementing the methods described in the foregoing method embodiments. Processor 610 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor. For example, processor 610 may be a central processing unit (CPU). Alternatively, processor 610 may also be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. General-purpose processors may be microprocessors or any conventional processor.

[0192] The apparatus 600 may further include one or more memories 620. The memories 620 store programs that can be executed by the processor 610, causing the processor 610 to perform the methods described in the above method embodiments. The memories 620 may be independent of the processor 610, or they may be integrated into the processor 610.

[0193] The device 600 may also include a transceiver 630. The processor 610 can communicate with other devices or chips via the transceiver 630. For example, the processor 610 can send and receive data with other devices or chips via the transceiver 630.

[0194] This application also provides a communication system. The communication system includes the terminal device and network device described above. In some implementations, the system further includes other devices that interact with the terminal device and network device.

[0195] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing a program. This computer-readable storage medium can be applied to a terminal device or network device provided in this application, and the program causes a computer to execute the methods performed by the terminal device or network device in various embodiments of this application.

[0196] This application also provides a computer program product. The computer program product includes a program. This computer program product can be applied to a terminal device or network device provided in this application embodiment, and the program causes a computer to execute the methods performed by the terminal device or network device in the various embodiments of this application.

[0197] This application also provides a computer program. This computer program can be applied to the terminal device or network device provided in this application, and the computer program causes the computer to execute the methods performed by the terminal device or network device in the various embodiments of this application.

[0198] It should be understood that the terms "system" and "network" in the embodiments of this application can be used interchangeably. Furthermore, the terminology used in this application is only for explaining specific embodiments of this application and is not intended to limit this application. The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0199] In the embodiments of this application, the term "instruction" can be a direct instruction, an indirect instruction, or an indication of a relationship. For example, A instructing B can mean that A directly instructs B, such as B being able to obtain information through A; it can also mean that A indirectly instructs B, such as A instructing C, so B can obtain information through C; or it can mean that there is a relationship between A and B.

[0200] In the embodiments of this application, "B corresponding to A" means that B is associated with A, and B can be determined based on A. However, it should also be understood that determining B based on A does not mean that B is determined solely based on A; B can also be determined based on A and / or other information.

[0201] In the embodiments of this application, the term "correspondence" can indicate a direct or indirect correspondence between two things, or an association between two things, or a relationship such as instruction and being instructed, configuration and being configured.

[0202] In this application embodiment, "predefined" or "preconfigured" can be implemented by pre-storing corresponding codes, tables, or other means that can be used to indicate relevant information in the device (e.g., including terminal devices and network devices). This application does not limit the specific implementation method. For example, predefined can refer to what is defined in the protocol.

[0203] In this application embodiment, the "protocol" may refer to a standard protocol in the field of communication, such as the LTE protocol, the NR protocol, and related protocols applied to future communication systems. This application does not limit this.

[0204] In the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0205] In the various embodiments of this application, the order of the above-mentioned processes does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0206] In the embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0207] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0208] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0209] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved entirely or partially through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, it can be implemented entirely or partially in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this application are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can read or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media can be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., digital video discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks (SSDs)).

[0210] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A communication method characterized by comprising: include: The terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The usage type is used to indicate: The information content that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization allow or disallow to be sent; and / or, The information content that is prioritized for transmission by the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization; The information content includes uplink data and / or uplink control information.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate one or more of the following: The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization can only be used to send uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The uplink data includes one or more of the following: Uplink data transmitted based on a specific bearer; Uplink data for a specific logical channel; Media Access Specific Control (MAC) CE; Specific Infinite Link Control (RLC) control signaling; Specific Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) control signaling; Specific Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) control signaling; Specific Radio Resource Control (RRC) message.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The uplink control information includes one or more of the following: Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback information; beam measurement reporting information; cell measurement reporting information; channel state information; and scheduling request.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The usage type is indicated by a second signaling signal sent by the network device.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second signaling is an RRC message or a signaling in a DCI.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The usage type is determined based on predefined protocol information.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The protocol predefined information is used to indicate one or more of the following: The association between uplink authorization for a specific DCI schedule and the usage type; The association between specific uplink authorizations configured in RRC messages and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink data and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink control information and the usage type.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The specific DCI includes one or more of the following: DCI with a specific DCI format; Including DCI with specific values; DCI configured based on specific PDCCH configuration information.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; The terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device ignores the transmission of uplink control information; or, The terminal device sends first uplink control information, and the content of the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device does not generate a Media Access Control Protocol Data Unit (MAC PDU) based on the uplink authorization; or, The terminal device ignores the transmission of the uplink control information.

13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink data, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends a MAC PDU generated based on the uplink authorization.

14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device ignores the transmission of uplink control information; or... The terminal device sends first uplink control information, and the content of the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; The terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink authorization; or, The terminal device sends first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on predefined protocol information.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink control information, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink control information.

17. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink authorization; or... The terminal device will discard the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink authorization.

18. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink authorization; or... The terminal device will discard the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink authorization; or... The terminal device sends first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on predefined protocol information.

19. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. The terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, the terminal device sends first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information; or... When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, the terminal device sends first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

20. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device relinquishes the uplink transmission corresponding to the uplink authorization; or... The terminal device sends the uplink control information and the first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information.

21. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device relinquishes the uplink transmission corresponding to the uplink authorization; or... The terminal device sends the uplink data and the first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information.

22. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink data and the uplink control information.

23. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; The terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, the terminal device sends first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information; or... When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, the terminal device sends first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

24. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink control information; or... The terminal device sends the uplink control information, and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The terminal device sends the uplink control information and the first uplink data, wherein the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information.

25. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink data; or... The terminal device sends the uplink data and the first uplink control information, wherein the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

26. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink control information and the uplink data.

27. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink control information; or... The terminal device sends the uplink control information, and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The terminal device sends the uplink control information and sends first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

28. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink data.

29. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink data; or, The terminal device sends the uplink data, and the terminal device ignores the transmission of the uplink control information; or, The terminal device sends the uplink data and the first uplink control information, wherein the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

30. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink control information; or... The terminal device sends the uplink control information, and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The terminal device sends the uplink control information and the first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information.

31. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the terminal device sends uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink data; or... The terminal device sends the uplink data and the first uplink control information, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information.

32. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the terminal device transmits uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization, including: The terminal device sends the uplink control information; or... The terminal device sends the uplink control information, and the terminal device does not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The terminal device sends the uplink control information and the first uplink data, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information.

33. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 32, characterized in that, The uplink authorization includes dynamically scheduled uplink authorization and / or configured uplink authorization.

34. The method according to claim 33, characterized in that, The configured uplink authorization includes uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 1 and / or uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 2.

35. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 34, characterized in that, The uplink grant is used to schedule the transmission of physical uplink data channels.

36. A communication method, characterized in that, include: Network devices receive uplink data and / or uplink control information based on the type of uplink authorization.

37. The method according to claim 36, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate: The information content that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization allow or disallow to be sent; and / or, The information content that is prioritized for transmission by the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization; The information content includes uplink data and / or uplink control information.

38. The method according to claim 36 or 37, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate one or more of the following: The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization can only be used to send uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information.

39. The method according to any one of claims 36 to 38, characterized in that, The uplink data includes one or more of the following: Uplink data transmitted based on a specific bearer; Uplink data for a specific logical channel; Media Access Specific Control (MAC) CE; Specific Infinite Link Control (RLC) control signaling; Specific Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) control signaling; Specific Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) control signaling; Specific Radio Resource Control (RRC) message.

40. The method according to any one of claims 36 to 39, characterized in that, The uplink control information includes one or more of the following: Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback information; beam measurement reporting information; cell measurement reporting information; channel state information; and scheduling request.

41. The method according to any one of claims 36 to 40, characterized in that, The usage type is indicated by a second signaling signal sent by the network device.

42. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that, The second signaling is an RRC message or a signaling in a DCI.

43. The method according to any one of claims 36 to 40, characterized in that, The usage type is determined based on predefined protocol information.

44. The method according to claim 43, characterized in that, The protocol predefined information is used to indicate one or more of the following: The association between uplink authorization for a specific DCI schedule and the usage type; The association between specific uplink authorizations configured in RRC messages and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink data and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink control information and the usage type.

45. The method according to claim 44, characterized in that, The specific DCI includes one or more of the following: DCI with a specific DCI format; Including DCI with specific values; DCI configured based on specific PDCCH configuration information.

46. ​​The method according to any one of claims 36 to 45, characterized in that, The uplink authorization includes dynamically scheduled uplink authorization and / or configured uplink authorization.

47. The method according to claim 46, characterized in that, The configured uplink authorization includes uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 1 and / or uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 2.

48. The method according to any one of claims 36 to 47, characterized in that, The uplink grant is used to schedule the transmission of physical uplink data channels.

49. A terminal device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver unit is used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization.

50. The terminal device according to claim 49, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate: The information content that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization allow or disallow to be sent; and / or, The information content that is prioritized for transmission by the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization; The information content includes uplink data and / or uplink control information.

51. The terminal device according to claim 49 or 50, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate one or more of the following: The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization can only be used to send uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information.

52. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 51, characterized in that, The uplink data includes one or more of the following: Uplink data transmitted based on a specific bearer; Uplink data for a specific logical channel; Media Access Specific Control (MAC) CE; Specific Infinite Link Control (RLC) control signaling; Specific Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) control signaling; Specific Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) control signaling; Specific Radio Resource Control (RRC) message.

53. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 52, characterized in that, The uplink control information includes one or more of the following: Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback information; beam measurement reporting information; cell measurement reporting information; channel state information; and scheduling request.

54. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 53, characterized in that, The usage type is indicated by a second signaling signal sent by the network device.

55. The terminal device according to claim 54, characterized in that, The second signaling is an RRC message or a signaling in a DCI.

56. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 53, characterized in that, The usage type is determined based on predefined protocol information.

57. The terminal device according to claim 56, characterized in that, The protocol predefined information is used to indicate one or more of the following: The association between uplink authorization for a specific DCI schedule and the usage type; The association between specific uplink authorizations configured in RRC messages and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink data and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink control information and the usage type.

58. The terminal device according to claim 57, characterized in that, The specific DCI includes one or more of the following: DCI with a specific DCI format; Including DCI with specific values; DCI configured based on specific PDCCH configuration information.

59. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; The transceiver unit is specifically used for: Ignore the transmission of uplink control information; or... Send a first uplink control message, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information.

60. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: The Media Access Control Protocol Data Unit (MAC PDU) is not generated based on the uplink authorization; or, The transmission of the uplink control information is ignored.

61. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink authorization.

62. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Ignore the transmission of uplink control information; or... Send a first uplink control message, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information.

63. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; The transceiver unit is specifically used for: The MAC PDU is not generated based on the aforementioned uplink authorization; or, Send the first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information.

64. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes or only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink control information.

65. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: The MAC PDU is not generated based on the aforementioned uplink authorization; or, The MAC PDU generated based on the uplink authorization will be discarded.

66. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are only used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: The MAC PDU is not generated based on the aforementioned uplink authorization; or, Discard the MAC PDU generated based on the uplink authorization; or, The terminal device sends first uplink data, and the content of the first uplink data is determined based on predefined protocol information.

67. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. The transceiver unit is specifically used for: When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, first uplink data is sent, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information; or... When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, the first uplink control information is sent, and the content of the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

68. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Abandon the uplink transmission corresponding to the aforementioned uplink authorization; or... The uplink control information and the first uplink data are sent, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

69. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Abandon the uplink transmission corresponding to the aforementioned uplink authorization; or... The uplink data and first uplink control information are sent, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

70. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for transmitting uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink data and the uplink control information.

71. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; The transceiver unit is specifically used for: When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink data, first uplink data is sent, the content of which is determined based on predefined protocol information; or... When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device does not include uplink control information, the first uplink control information is sent, and the content of the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

72. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink control information; or, Send the uplink control information, but do not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The uplink control information and the first uplink data are sent, wherein the first uplink data is determined based on protocol predefined information.

73. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink data; or, The uplink data and first uplink control information are sent, wherein the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

74. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink control information and the uplink data.

75. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink control information; or, Send the uplink control information, but do not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The uplink control information is sent, and first uplink data is sent, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

76. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink data.

77. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink data; or, Send the uplink data, and ignore the transmission of the uplink control information; or, The uplink data and first uplink control information are sent, wherein the first uplink control information is determined based on protocol predefined information.

78. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink control information; or, Send the uplink control information, but do not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The uplink control information and the first uplink data are sent, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

79. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device only includes uplink data, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink data; or, The uplink data and first uplink control information are sent, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

80. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 58, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information; When the information to be transmitted by the terminal device includes uplink data and uplink control information, the transceiver unit is specifically used for: Send the uplink control information; or, Send the uplink control information, but do not generate a MAC PDU based on the uplink grant; or, The uplink control information and the first uplink data are sent, the content of which is determined based on protocol predefined information.

81. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 80, characterized in that, The uplink authorization includes dynamically scheduled uplink authorization and / or configured uplink authorization.

82. The terminal device according to claim 81, characterized in that, The configured uplink authorization includes uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 1 and / or uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 2.

83. The terminal device according to any one of claims 49 to 82, characterized in that, The uplink grant is used to schedule the transmission of physical uplink data channels.

84. A network device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver unit is used to receive uplink data and / or uplink control information according to the usage type of the uplink authorization.

85. The network device according to claim 84, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate: The information content that the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization allow or disallow to be sent; and / or, The information content that is prioritized for transmission by the uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization; The information content includes uplink data and / or uplink control information.

86. The network device according to claim 84 or 85, characterized in that, The usage type is used to indicate one or more of the following: The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used only for sending uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization can only be used to send uplink data and uplink control information at the same time. The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are used to send uplink data and / or uplink control information; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink data; The uplink resources corresponding to the uplink authorization are preferentially used for sending uplink control information.

87. The network device according to any one of claims 84 to 86, characterized in that, The uplink data includes one or more of the following: Uplink data transmitted based on a specific bearer; Uplink data for a specific logical channel; Media Access Specific Control (MAC) CE; Specific Infinite Link Control (RLC) control signaling; Specific Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) control signaling; Specific Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) control signaling; Specific Radio Resource Control (RRC) message.

88. The network device according to any one of claims 85 to 87, characterized in that, The uplink control information includes one or more of the following: Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback information; beam measurement reporting information; cell measurement reporting information; channel state information; and scheduling request.

89. The network device according to any one of claims 85 to 88, characterized in that, The usage type is indicated by a second signaling signal sent by the network device.

90. The network device according to claim 89, characterized in that, The second signaling is an RRC message or a signaling in a DCI.

91. The network device according to any one of claims 85 to 88, characterized in that, The usage type is determined based on predefined protocol information.

92. The network device according to claim 91, characterized in that, The protocol predefined information is used to indicate one or more of the following: The association between uplink authorization for a specific DCI schedule and the usage type; The association between specific uplink authorizations configured in RRC messages and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink data and the usage type; The association between uplink authorization for sending specific uplink control information and the usage type.

93. The network device according to claim 92, characterized in that, The specific DCI includes one or more of the following: DCI with a specific DCI format; Including DCI with specific values; DCI configured based on specific PDCCH configuration information.

94. The network device according to any one of claims 84 to 93, characterized in that, The uplink authorization includes dynamically scheduled uplink authorization and / or configured uplink authorization.

95. The network device according to claim 94, characterized in that, The configured uplink authorization includes uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 1 and / or uplink authorization corresponding to configuration authorization type 2.

96. The network device according to any one of claims 84 to 95, characterized in that, The uplink grant is used to schedule the transmission of physical uplink data channels.

97. A terminal device, characterized in that, The device includes a transceiver, a memory, and a processor. The memory stores a program, and the processor invokes the program in the memory and controls the transceiver to receive or send signals so that the terminal device performs the method according to any one of claims 1 to 35.

98. A network device, characterized in that, The device includes a transceiver, a memory, and a processor. The memory stores a program, and the processor invokes the program in the memory and controls the transceiver to receive or transmit signals so that the network device performs the method according to any one of claims 35 to 48.

99. An apparatus, characterized in that, Includes a processor for calling a program from memory to cause the apparatus to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 48.

100. A chip, characterized in that, Includes a processor for calling a program from memory, causing a device on which the chip is mounted to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 48.

101. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It contains a program that causes a computer to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 48.

102. A computer program product, characterized in that, Includes a program that causes a computer to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 48.

103. A computer program, characterized in that, The computer program causes the computer to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 48.

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