Information transmission method and apparatus

Abstract

Provided in the present disclosure are an information transmission method and apparatus. The method, which is executed by a terminal, comprises: sending first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used for indicating first computing power supported by a terminal for performing processing on the basis of artificial intelligence (AI); and / or sending second information to a second network device, wherein the second information is used for indicating second computing power supported by the terminal for performing processing on the basis of AI. In this way, a terminal may send, to a first network device, first computing power supported by the terminal for performing processing on the basis of AI, and / or send, to a second network device, second computing power supported by the terminal for performing processing on the basis of AI, such that the first network device and / or the second network device may schedule, on the basis of computing power information supported by the terminal, the terminal to perform processing on the basis of AI, so as to fully leverage the advantages of the terminal performing processing on the basis of AI, thereby improving the performance of a communication system.

Description

Information transmission method and device Technical Field

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

[0002] In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has made continuous breakthroughs in multiple fields. The ongoing development of AI-based technologies such as intelligent voice and computer vision has not only brought a wide variety of applications to smart terminals, but has also found widespread use in education, transportation, home, healthcare, retail, security, and many other sectors, bringing convenience to people's lives while promoting industrial upgrading across various industries. AI technology is also accelerating its cross-disciplinary integration with other disciplines, combining knowledge from different fields while providing new directions and methods for the development of various disciplines. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides an information transmission method and apparatus for a terminal to send a first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to a first network device and / or to a second network device to send a second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing. The first network device and / or the second network device can then schedule the terminal to perform AI-based processing based on the computing power information supported by the terminal, thereby fully leveraging the advantages of AI-based processing and improving the performance of the communication system.

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

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an information transmission method is proposed, executed by a terminal, comprising: sending first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate a first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on artificial intelligence (AI); and / or sending second information to a second network device, wherein the second information is used to indicate a second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0006] In the above embodiments, the terminal can send the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the first network device and / or send the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the second network device. Thus, the first network device and / or the second network device can schedule the terminal to perform AI-based processing according to the computing power information supported by the terminal, so as to give full play to the advantages of the terminal's AI-based processing and improve the performance of the communication system.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an information transmission method is proposed, executed by a first network device, comprising: receiving first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0008] In the above embodiments, the first network device can determine the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, and schedule the terminal to perform AI-based processing according to the computing power information available to the terminal, so as to give full play to the advantages of the terminal's AI-based processing and improve the performance of the communication system.

[0009] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an information transmission method is proposed, executed by a second network device, comprising: receiving second information sent by a terminal, wherein the second information is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0010] In the above embodiments, the second network device can determine the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, and schedule the terminal to perform AI-based processing according to the computing power information available to the terminal, so as to give full play to the advantages of the terminal's AI-based processing and improve the performance of the communication system.

[0011] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a transceiver module, configured to send first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate a first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on artificial intelligence (AI); and / or send second information to a second network device, wherein the second information is used to indicate a second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0012] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a first network device is provided, comprising: a transceiver module for receiving first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0013] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a second network device is provided, comprising: a transceiver module for receiving second information sent by a terminal, wherein the second information is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0014] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect.

[0015] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a first network device is provided, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the first network device is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect.

[0016] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a second network device is provided, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the second network device is configured to perform the method described in the third aspect.

[0017] According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processors, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in at least one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0018] According to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including: a terminal, a first network device, and a second network device; the terminal performs the method as described in the first aspect, the first network device performs the method as described in the second aspect embodiment, and the second network device performs the method as described in the third aspect embodiment.

[0019] According to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer storage medium is provided, wherein the computer storage medium stores computer-executable instructions; after being executed by a processor, the computer-executable instructions are capable of implementing the method described in at least one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0020] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, wherein the computer program product stores a computer program; after being executed by a processor, the computer program is capable of implementing the method described in at least one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure 1 is an architecture diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2A is a flowchart of an information transmission method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2B is a flowchart of another information transmission method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 is a flowchart of another information transmission method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 4A is a structural diagram of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 4B is a structural diagram of a first network device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 4C is a structural diagram of a second network device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 5A is a structural diagram of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 5B is a structural diagram of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0032] This disclosure presents an information transmission method and apparatus.

[0033] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information transmission method executed by a terminal, comprising: sending first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate a first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on artificial intelligence (AI); and / or sending second information to a second network device, wherein the second information is used to indicate a second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0034] In the above embodiments, the terminal can send the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the first network device and / or send the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the second network device. Thus, the first network device and / or the second network device can schedule the terminal to perform AI-based processing according to the computing power information supported by the terminal, so as to give full play to the advantages of the terminal's AI-based processing and improve the performance of the communication system.

[0035] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first computing power is a first number of computing power units; and / or the second computing power is a second number of computing power units.

[0036] In the above embodiments, the terminal may indicate a first number of computing power units to the first network device to indicate to the first network device the first computing power that the terminal can use for AI-based processing; and / or indicate a second number of computing power units to the second network device to indicate to the second network device the second computing power that the terminal can use for AI-based processing.

[0037] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal performs AI-based processing to support a maximum third number of computing power units; the sum of the first number and the second number equals the third number.

[0038] In the above embodiments, the terminal divides the maximum computing power supported by AI processing into a first computing power and a second computing power, and indicates the first computing power and the second computing power supported by AI processing to the first network device and the second network device respectively, so as to avoid exceeding the maximum computing power that the terminal can use for AI processing when the first network device and the second network device configure the terminal to process based on AI, and to ensure the accurate execution of AI tasks.

[0039] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: the terminal sending third information to the first network device, wherein the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI; and / or sending fourth information to the second network device, wherein the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI.

[0040] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, the third computing power being the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the first functions based on AI; and / or the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, the fourth computing power being the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the second functions based on AI.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the terminal instructs the first network device on the third computing power required for the terminal to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI, and / or instructs the second network device on the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI. This allows the first network device to determine whether the terminal supports performing the first function based on the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing and the third computing power required for performing the first function, as indicated by the terminal. Similarly, the second network device can determine whether the terminal supports performing the second function based on the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing and the fourth computing power required for performing the second function, as indicated by the terminal. By configuring the terminal to perform the first and / or second functions when the terminal supports them, the accurate execution of the AI ​​task can be guaranteed, thus ensuring the quality of the communication system.

[0042] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: the terminal receiving first indication information sent by the first network device, wherein the first indication information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a first function, the first indication information is sent by the first network device when it determines that a first condition is met, and the first condition is that the third computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the terminal can receive a first instruction information sent by the first network device when it is determined that the third computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power, instructing the terminal to perform a first function. This ensures that the terminal has sufficient computing power to perform the first function, guarantees the accurate execution of AI tasks, and ensures the quality of the communication system.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: the terminal receiving second indication information sent by the second network device, wherein the second indication information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a second function, the second indication information is sent by the second network device when it determines that a second condition is met, and the second condition is that the fourth computing power is less than or equal to the second computing power.

[0045] In the above embodiments, the terminal can receive a second instruction information sent by the second network device when it is determined that the fourth computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power, instructing the terminal to perform a second function. This ensures that the terminal has sufficient computing power to perform the second function, guarantees the accurate execution of AI tasks, and ensures the quality of the communication system.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: when the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a first function based on AI, if the computing power required for the terminal to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI is greater than the first computing power, the terminal determines to abandon the execution of the first function; or when the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, if the total computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power, the terminal executes multiple first functions according to a first rule.

[0047] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal executes multiple first functions according to a first rule, including: executing multiple first functions sequentially in order of priority from high to low according to priority information corresponding to multiple first functions; or abandoning the execution of first functions with lower priority in order of priority from high to low according to priority information corresponding to multiple first functions, until the total computing power required for the executed first functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0048] In the above embodiments, when the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a first function based on AI, if the computing power required to perform the first function is greater than the first computing power, the terminal may abandon the execution of the first function. Alternatively, when the terminal is configured by the network device to perform multiple first functions based on AI, if the computing power required to perform multiple first functions is greater than the first computing power, the terminal may execute multiple first functions in order of priority from high to low according to the priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions, or abandon the execution of the first function with lower priority, so as to ensure the accurate execution of the AI ​​task and ensure the quality of the communication system.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: when the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform a second function based on AI, if the computing power required for the terminal to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the terminal determines to abandon the execution of the second function; or when the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, if the total computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the terminal executes multiple second functions according to the second rule.

[0050] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal executes multiple second functions according to a second rule, including: executing multiple second functions sequentially in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions; or abandoning the execution of lower priority second functions in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions, until the total computing power required for the executed second functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0051] In the above embodiments, when the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform a second function based on AI, if the computing power required to perform the second function is greater than the first computing power, the terminal may abandon the execution of the second function. Alternatively, when the terminal is configured by the network device to perform multiple second functions based on AI, if the computing power required to perform the multiple second functions is greater than the first computing power, the terminal may execute the multiple second functions in order of priority from high to low according to the priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions, or abandon the execution of the second functions with lower priority, so as to ensure the accurate execution of the AI ​​task and ensure the quality of the communication system.

[0052] Secondly, this disclosure provides an information transmission method executed by a first network device, comprising: receiving first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0053] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first computing power is a first number of computing power units.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal performs AI-based processing to support a maximum third number of computing power units; the first number is less than the third number.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: a first network device receiving third information sent by a terminal, wherein the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, and the third computing power is the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the first functions based on AI.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: a first network device sending first indication information to a terminal when a first condition is met, wherein the first indication information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a first function, and the first condition is that the third computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0058] Thirdly, this disclosure proposes an information transmission method executed by a second network device, comprising: receiving second information sent by a terminal, wherein the second information is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the second computing power is the computing power of a second number of computing power units.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal performs AI-based processing to support a maximum third number of computing power units; the second number is less than the third number.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: the second network device receiving fourth information sent by the terminal, wherein the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, the fourth computing power being the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the second functions based on AI.

[0063] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the above method further includes: the second network device sending second indication information to the terminal when a second condition is met, wherein the second indication information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a second function, and the second condition is that the fourth computing power is less than or equal to the second computing power.

[0064] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, comprising: a transceiver module, configured to send first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate a first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on artificial intelligence (AI); and / or send second information to a second network device, wherein the second information is used to indicate a second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0065] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a first network device, including: a transceiver module for receiving first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0066] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a second network device, including: a transceiver module for receiving second information sent by a terminal, wherein the second information is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0067] In a seventh aspect, a terminal is proposed, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the terminal is used to execute the method described in the first aspect.

[0068] In an eighth aspect, a first network device is proposed, comprising: one or more processors, wherein the first network device is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect.

[0069] A ninth aspect proposes a second network device comprising: one or more processors, wherein the second network device is configured to perform the method described in the third aspect.

[0070] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, the communication device comprising: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processors, cause the communication device to perform the method described in at least one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0071] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a terminal, a first network device, and a second network device; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method as described in the first aspect, the first network device is configured to perform the method as described in the second aspect, and the second network device is configured to perform the method as described in the third aspect.

[0072] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in at least one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0073] In a thirteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in at least one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0074] In a fourteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in at least one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0075] In a fifteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described in at least one aspect of the first, second, or third aspects described above.

[0076] It is understood that the aforementioned communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, etc., are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0077] This disclosure provides an information transmission method and apparatus. In some embodiments, the terms "information transmission method" and "information processing method," "communication method," etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0078] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0079] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0080] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0081] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0082] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0083] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0084] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0085] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0086] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0087] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0088] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0089] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0090] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0091] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0092] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0093] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", "subscriber station", "mobile unit", "subscriber unit", "wireless unit", "remote unit", "mobile device", "wireless device", "wireless communication device", "remote device", "mobile subscriber station", "access terminal", "mobile terminal", "wireless terminal", "remote terminal", "handset", "user agent", "mobile client", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0094] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0095] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0096] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0097] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0098] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0099] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0100] Figure 1 is an architecture diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0101] As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0102] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal, augmented reality (AR) terminal, wireless terminal in industrial control, wireless terminal in self-driving, wireless terminal in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal in smart grid, wireless terminal in transportation safety, wireless terminal in smart city, and wireless terminal in smart home.

[0103] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0104] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0105] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a satellite.

[0106] In some embodiments, the core network equipment may be a single device, multiple devices, or a group of devices, including all or part of a first network element, a second network element, a third network element, a fourth network element, etc. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0107] In some embodiments, the first network element is, for example, an access and mobility management function (AMF) network element.

[0108] In some embodiments, the second network element is, for example, a Location Management Function (LMF) network element.

[0109] In some embodiments, the third network element is, for example, a sensing function (SF) network element.

[0110] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is, for example, a network repository function (NRF) network element.

[0111] In some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement terminal access management and mobility management. It is responsible for terminal state maintenance, terminal reachability management, mobility management (MM), forwarding of non-access stratum (NAS) messages, and forwarding of session management (SM) N2 messages.

[0112] In some embodiments, the second network element is used to coordinate and schedule the resources required for the location of the terminal.

[0113] In some embodiments, the third network element is used to perform wireless sensing using access network equipment or terminals to realize sensing services.

[0114] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is used for dynamic registration of network function service capabilities and network function discovery.

[0115] In some embodiments, at least one of the first network element, the second network element, and the third network element can be independent of the core network equipment.

[0116] In some embodiments, at least one of the first network element, the second network element, and the third network element may be part of the core network equipment.

[0117] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0118] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0119] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), Super 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th Generation Mobile Communication System (4G), 5th Generation Mobile Communication System (5G), 5G New Radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future Generation Radio Access (FX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, and Ultra-Wideband. The technologies and applications include: UWB (Ultra-Wideband), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), public land mobile network (PLMN) networks, device-to-device (D2D) systems, machine-to-machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other information transmission methods, and next-generation systems built upon them. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0120] The widespread application of fifth-generation (5G) technology is bringing tremendous changes to all aspects of people's lives. According to the vision of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 5G will permeate all areas of future society, building a comprehensive information ecosystem centered on the user. Specifically, 5G user experience speeds can reach 100 Mbit / s to 1 Gbit / s, supporting ultimate service experiences such as mobile virtual reality; 5G peak speeds can reach 10 Gbit / s to 20 Gbit / s, with a traffic density of 10 Mbit / s / m², supporting more than a thousandfold increase in mobile traffic; 5G connection density can reach 1 million / m², effectively supporting massive numbers of IoT devices; 5G transmission latency can be down to the millisecond level, meeting the stringent requirements of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and industrial control; 5G can support mobile speeds of 500 km / h, providing a good user experience even in high-speed rail environments. It is conceivable that 5G, as a representative of new infrastructure, will reshape the future information society.

[0121] In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has achieved continuous breakthroughs in multiple fields. The ongoing development of AI-based technologies such as intelligent voice and computer vision has not only brought a wide variety of applications to smart terminals, but has also found widespread use in education, transportation, home, healthcare, retail, security, and many other sectors, bringing convenience to people's lives while promoting industrial upgrading across various industries. AI technology is also accelerating its cross-disciplinary integration with other disciplines, combining knowledge from different fields while providing new directions and methods for the development of various disciplines.

[0122] In some embodiments, a research project on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in wireless air interfaces is proposed. This project aims to investigate how to introduce AI technology into wireless air interfaces and explore how AI technology can assist in improving wireless air interface transmission technology.

[0123] In research geared towards 6G, 6G systems can provide AI services across more dimensions. This mainly includes the following three aspects:

[0124] AI-enabled connectivity. This means using AI to improve communication performance, such as using AI for beam management;

[0125] Computing power services. This refers to the network side providing computing power to the terminal side, such as assisting the terminal in model training and inference.

[0126] Ultimate AI service. This involves enhancing the network transmission pipeline to improve the user experience of AI application services.

[0127] With the popularization of AI, more and more AI functions will be deployed on the terminal side. These AI functions require the terminal to support the software and hardware environment for AI-based processing, and running these AI functions also requires the terminal's computing resources. However, the computing resources available on the terminal side are not known to the first and / or second network devices, which is an urgent problem to be solved.

[0128] Based on this, this disclosure provides an information transmission method and apparatus, wherein the method executed by a terminal includes: sending first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate a first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing; and / or sending second information to a second network device, wherein the second information is used to indicate a second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing. Thus, the terminal can send the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the first network device and / or send the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the second network device, thereby allowing the first network device and / or the second network device to schedule the terminal to perform AI-based processing according to the computing power information supported by the terminal, to fully leverage the advantages of AI-based processing and improve the performance of the communication system.

[0129] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the present disclosure relates to an information transmission method, which includes:

[0130] S201A, the terminal sends the first information to the first network device.

[0131] In some embodiments, the first network device receives first information sent by the terminal, but is not limited thereto. The first network device may also receive first information sent by other entities other than the terminal, in which case S201A may be omitted.

[0132] In some embodiments, the first network device obtains the first information specified by the protocol, in which case S201A can be omitted.

[0133] In some embodiments, the first network device obtains first information from the upper layer(s), in which case S201A can be omitted.

[0134] In some embodiments, the first network device processes the information to obtain the first information, in which case S201A can be omitted.

[0135] In some embodiments, the first network device autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the above function is a default or default setting, in which case S201A can be omitted.

[0136] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

[0137] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the AI ​​function controlled by the first network device based on AI processing by the terminal.

[0138] In some embodiments, the first computing power is the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

[0139] In some embodiments, the first computing power is the maximum computing power that the terminal can currently use for AI-based processing.

[0140] In some embodiments, the first computing power is the computing power currently occupied by the terminal for AI-based processing. Optionally, the terminal and the first network device can maintain a consistent understanding of the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing. When the terminal indicates to the first network device the computing power currently occupied by the terminal for AI-based processing, the first network device can determine the maximum computing power available for the terminal for AI-based processing at the current moment.

[0141] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate an AI function. Optionally, the first network device receives the first information sent by the terminal to determine the AI ​​function indicated by the first information, and may determine that the terminal supports processing the AI ​​function indicated by the first information based on AI.

[0142] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the first computing power.

[0143] In some embodiments, the first computing power is a first number of computing power units.

[0144] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate a first quantity.

[0145] In some embodiments, the unit of computing power is floating point operations (FLOPs).

[0146] For example, the first information is used to indicate 100,000 FLOPs, indicating that the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 100,000 FLOPs.

[0147] In some embodiments, computing power is measured in trillion operations per second (TOPS).

[0148] For example, the first information is used to indicate 10 TOPS, indicating that the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 10 trillion operations per second. Or the first information is used to indicate 1000 TOPS, indicating that the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 1000 trillion operations per second.

[0149] In some embodiments, the terminal supports a maximum third number of computing power units for AI-based processing; the first number is less than the third number.

[0150] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal supports a maximum of a third number of computing power units for processing based on AI. The first information indicates the first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI. The first computing power can be a part of the computing power of the third number of computing power units.

[0151] It should be noted that AI functions can also be called AI models, AI instances, etc.; AI functions include functions that rely on algorithms, such as machine learning (ML) functions.

[0152] In some embodiments, the terminal determines on its own to send the first information to the first network device, or sends the first information to the first network device based on the instruction of the first network device, or sends the first information to the first network device based on the protocol agreement.

[0153] For example, when a terminal receives an instruction from a first network device instructing it to send the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the first network device, it determines to send the first information to the first network device.

[0154] For example, the terminal determines, either independently or based on a protocol, that the first network device will schedule the terminal's AI function. When processing is based on AI, the terminal determines to send first information to the first network device so that the first network device can determine the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI processing, thereby accurately scheduling the terminal to execute the corresponding AI function.

[0155] In some embodiments, the terminal may use existing signaling or messages (e.g., radio resource control (RRC), media access control control element (MAC CE), etc.) to send first information to the first network device, or use new signaling or messages to send first information to the first network device.

[0156] In some embodiments, the first network device is an access network device or a core network device. For example, the first network device is a base station or a location management function (LMF).

[0157] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first network device receives the first information sent by the terminal and can determine the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, so as to schedule the corresponding AI function of the terminal for AI-based processing according to the maximum computing power.

[0158] S202A, the terminal sends second information to the second network device.

[0159] S202A and S201A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0160] In some embodiments, the second network device receives second information sent by the terminal, but is not limited thereto. The second network device may also receive second information sent by other entities other than the terminal, in which case S202A may be omitted.

[0161] In some embodiments, the second network device obtains the second information specified by the protocol, in which case S202A can be omitted.

[0162] In some embodiments, the second network device obtains the second information from a higher layer, in which case S202A can be omitted.

[0163] In some embodiments, the second network device processes the information to obtain the second information, in which case S202A can be omitted.

[0164] In some embodiments, the second network device autonomously implements the function indicated by the second information, or the above function is a default or default value, in which case S202A can be omitted.

[0165] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

[0166] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the AI ​​function controlled by the second network device based on AI processing by the terminal.

[0167] In some embodiments, the second computing power is the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

[0168] In some embodiments, the second computing power is the maximum computing power that the terminal can currently use for AI-based processing.

[0169] In some embodiments, the second computing power is the computing power currently occupied by the terminal for AI-based processing. Optionally, the terminal and the second network device can maintain a consistent understanding of the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing. When the terminal indicates to the second network device the computing power currently occupied by the terminal for AI-based processing, the second network device can determine the maximum computing power available for the terminal for AI-based processing at the current moment.

[0170] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate an AI function. Optionally, the second network device receives the second information sent by the terminal to determine the AI ​​function indicated by the second information, and may determine that the terminal supports processing the AI ​​function indicated by the second information based on AI.

[0171] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate the second computing power.

[0172] In some embodiments, the second computing power is a second number of computing power units.

[0173] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate a second quantity.

[0174] In some embodiments, the unit of computing power is floating point operations (FLOPs).

[0175] For example, the second information is used to indicate 100,000 FLOPs, indicating that the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 100,000 FLOPs.

[0176] In some embodiments, computing power is measured in trillion operations per second (TOPS).

[0177] For example, the second information is used to indicate 10 TOPS, indicating that the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 10 trillion operations per second. Or the second information is used to indicate 1000 TOPS, indicating that the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 1000 trillion operations per second.

[0178] In some embodiments, the terminal performs AI-based processing to support a maximum third number of computing power units; the second number is less than the third number.

[0179] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal supports a maximum of a third number of computing power units for processing based on AI. The second information indicates the second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI. The second computing power can be a part of the computing power of the third number of computing power units.

[0180] In some embodiments, the terminal performs AI-based processing to support a maximum third number of computing power units; the sum of the first and second numbers equals the third number.

[0181] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal supports a maximum of a third number of computing power units for processing based on AI. The first information indicates the first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI, and the second information indicates the second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI. The first computing power is the computing power of a first number of computing power units, and the second computing power is the computing power of a second number of computing power units. The sum of the first number and the second number is equal to the third number.

[0182] For example, the terminal sends first information to a first network device, the first information indicating the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, the first computing power being a first number of computing power units, where the first number is 5. The terminal sends second information to a second network device, the second information indicating the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, the second computing power being a second number of computing power units, where the second number is 13, and the terminal supports a maximum third number of computing power units for AI-based processing, where the third number is 18.

[0183] Of course, the above example is only for illustration. The values ​​of the first quantity, the second quantity, and the third quantity can be set arbitrarily. For example, the first quantity and the second quantity can share the third quantity equally. This disclosure does not impose any specific restrictions on this.

[0184] In some embodiments, the terminal may independently determine to send the second information to the second network device, or send the second information to the second network device based on the instruction of the second network device, or send the second information to the second network device based on the protocol agreement.

[0185] For example, when the terminal receives an instruction from the second network device instructing the terminal to send the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing to the second network device, it determines to send the second information to the second network device.

[0186] For example, the terminal determines, either independently or based on a protocol, that the second network device will schedule the terminal's AI function. In the case of AI-based processing, the terminal determines to send second information to the second network device so that the second network device can determine the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, thereby accurately scheduling the terminal to execute the corresponding AI function.

[0187] In some embodiments, the terminal reuses existing signaling or messages (e.g., RRC, MAC CE, etc.) to send second information to the second network device, or uses new signaling or messages to send second information to the second network device.

[0188] In some embodiments, the second network device is an access network device or a core network device. For example, the second network device is a base station or an LMF (Local Management Function).

[0189] In some embodiments, the first network device is an access network device and the second network device is a core network device; or the first network device is a core network device and the second network device is an access network device. For example, the first network device is a base station and the second network device is an LMF (Local Multi-Functional Network), or the first network device is an LMF and the second network device is a base station.

[0190] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second network device receives the second information sent by the terminal and can determine the maximum computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, so as to schedule the corresponding AI function of the terminal for AI-based processing according to the maximum computing power.

[0191] S203A, the terminal sends third information to the first network device.

[0192] S203A and S202A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, and S203A and S201A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0193] In some embodiments, the first network device receives third information sent by the terminal, but is not limited thereto. The first network device may also receive third information sent by other entities other than the terminal, in which case S203A can be omitted.

[0194] In some embodiments, the first network device obtains third information as defined by the protocol, in which case S203A can be omitted.

[0195] In some embodiments, the first network device obtains third information from a higher layer, in which case S203A can be omitted.

[0196] In some embodiments, the first network device processes the information to obtain the third information, in which case S203A can be omitted.

[0197] In some embodiments, the first network device autonomously implements the function indicated by the third information, or the above function is a default or default setting, in which case S203A can be omitted.

[0198] In some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI. Optionally, the first function is a function that the terminal can only perform based on AI, and the first function may also be referred to as a first AI function.

[0199] In some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, and the third computing power is the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the first functions based on AI.

[0200] For example, the first network device control terminal executes three first functions based on AI, including first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3. The computing power required for the terminal to execute first function #1 based on AI is 2 computing power units, the computing power required to execute first function #2 is 4 computing power units, and the computing power required to execute first function #3 is 6 computing power units. The terminal sends third information to the first network device to indicate that the third computing power required for the terminal to execute the first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI is 2 + 4 + 6 = 12 computing power units; or the third information sent by the terminal to the first network device indicates that the third computing power required for the terminal to execute first function #1 based on AI is 2 computing power units, the third computing power required to execute first function #2 is 4 computing power units, and the third computing power required to execute first function #3 is 6 computing power units.

[0201] In some embodiments, when the first network device is an access network device, the first function includes at least one of the following: AI-based beam management; AI-based deployment prediction; and AI-based channel estimation.

[0202] In some embodiments, when the first network device is a core network device (such as an LMF), the first function includes at least one of the following: AI-based direct positioning; AI-based indirect positioning.

[0203] In some embodiments, when a terminal requests third computing power from a first network device based on a request message sent by the first network device to perform a first function controlled by the first network device using AI, the terminal sends third information to the first network device.

[0204] In some embodiments, the terminal sends third information to the first network device on its own or based on a protocol agreement.

[0205] In some embodiments, the terminal may reuse existing signaling or messages to send third information to the first network device, or send third information to the first network device using new signaling or messages.

[0206] S204A, the terminal sends the fourth information to the second network device.

[0207] Among them, S204A and S203A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, S204A and S202A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, and S204A and S201A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0208] In some embodiments, the second network device receives fourth information sent by the terminal, but is not limited thereto. The second network device may also receive fourth information sent by other entities other than the terminal, in which case S204A can be omitted.

[0209] In some embodiments, the second network device obtains the fourth information specified by the protocol, in which case S204A can be omitted.

[0210] In some embodiments, the second network device obtains fourth information from a higher layer, in which case S204A can be omitted.

[0211] In some embodiments, the second network device processes the information to obtain the fourth information, in which case S204A can be omitted.

[0212] In some embodiments, the second network device autonomously implements the function indicated by the fourth information, or the above function is a default or default setting, in which case S204A can be omitted.

[0213] In some embodiments, the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI. Optionally, the second function is a function that the terminal can only perform based on AI, and the second function may also be referred to as a second AI function.

[0214] In some embodiments, the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, and the fourth computing power is the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the second functions based on AI.

[0215] For example, the second network device control terminal executes two second functions based on AI, including second function #1 and second function #2. The computing power required for the terminal to execute second function #1 based on AI is 6 computing power units, and the computing power required to execute second function #2 is 6 computing power units. The terminal sends a fourth message to the second network device to indicate that the fourth computing power required for the terminal to execute the second function controlled by the second network device based on AI is 6 + 6 = 12 computing power units; or the fourth message sent by the terminal to the first network device indicates that the third computing power required for the terminal to execute second function #1 based on AI is 6 computing power units, and the fourth computing power required to execute second function #2 is 6 computing power units.

[0216] In some embodiments, when the second network device is an access network device, the second function includes at least one of the following: AI-based beam management; AI-based deployment prediction; and AI-based channel estimation.

[0217] In some embodiments, when the second network device is a core network device, the second function includes at least one of the following: AI-based direct positioning; AI-based indirect positioning.

[0218] In some embodiments, when the terminal requests fourth computing power from the second network device based on a request message sent by the second network device, the terminal sends fourth information to the second network device.

[0219] In some embodiments, the terminal sends fourth information to the second network device on its own or based on a protocol agreement.

[0220] In some embodiments, the terminal may reuse existing signaling or messages to send fourth information to the second network device, or send fourth information to the second network device using new signaling or messages.

[0221] S205A, the first network device sends the first instruction information to the terminal.

[0222] Among them, S205A and S204A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, S205A and S203A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, S205A and S202A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, and S205A and S201A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0223] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first indication information sent by the first network device, but is not limited thereto. The terminal may also receive first indication information sent by other entities other than the first network device, in which case S205A can be omitted.

[0224] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains first indication information specified by the protocol, in which case S205A can be omitted.

[0225] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains first instruction information from a higher layer, in which case S205A can be omitted.

[0226] In some embodiments, the terminal processes the information to obtain the first instruction information, in which case S205A can be omitted.

[0227] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the first instruction information, or the above function is a default or default value, in which case S205A can be omitted.

[0228] In some embodiments, the first instruction information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a first function.

[0229] In some embodiments, when the first network device determines that the terminal is performing one or more first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, the first network device sends first instruction information to the terminal.

[0230] In some embodiments, the first network device receives first information sent by the terminal, determines the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, and sends first instruction information to the terminal if the first computing power is sufficient to support the terminal in performing one or more first functions controlled by the first network device.

[0231] For example, the first network device receives the first information sent by the terminal, determines that the first computing power is 18 computing power units, and the first network device requires the terminal to perform two first functions based on AI. The computing power required to perform the first function #1 is 5 computing power units, and the computing power required to perform the first function #2 is 6 computing power units. The first network device determines that the computing power required to perform the first function #1 and the first function #2 is 11, which is less than 18 of the first computing power, and determines to send the first instruction information to the terminal.

[0232] In some embodiments, the first network device receives first information sent by the terminal to determine the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, and receives third information sent by the terminal to determine that the third computing power required by the terminal to perform one or more first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI is less than or equal to the first computing power, and then sends first instruction information to the terminal.

[0233] In some embodiments, the first indication information is sent by the first network device when it determines that a first condition is met, wherein the first condition is that the third computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0234] For example, the first network device receives first information sent by the terminal and determines that the first computing power is 18 computing power units. The first network device also receives third information sent by the terminal, instructing the terminal on the third computing power required to execute three first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. Specifically, executing first function #1 requires 5 computing power units, executing first function #2 requires 6 computing power units, and executing first function #3 requires 6 computing power units. If the first network device determines that the computing power required for the terminal to execute first functions #1 and #2 is 11, which is less than 18 of the first computing power, it sends first instruction information to the terminal, instructing the terminal to execute first functions #1 and #2. Alternatively, if the first network device determines that the computing power required for the terminal to execute first functions #1, #2, and #3 is 17, which is less than 18 of the first computing power, it sends first instruction information to the terminal, instructing the terminal to execute first functions #1, #2, and #3.

[0235] In some embodiments, when the first network device determines, based on a protocol agreement, that the terminal will perform one or more first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, it sends first instruction information to the terminal.

[0236] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to indicate one or more first functions.

[0237] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to indicate the identifier of one or more first functions. For example, the identifier (ID) of first function #1, the identifier of first function #2.

[0238] In some embodiments, the first network device may reuse existing signaling or messages to send first indication information to the terminal, or use new signaling or messages to send first indication information to the terminal.

[0239] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, when a terminal receives first indication information sent by a first network device and determines that it is executing one or more first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, if the computing power required to execute one or more first functions based on AI is less than or equal to the first computing power, the terminal may determine to execute one or more first functions simultaneously; however, if the computing power required to execute one or more first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power, the terminal may abandon the execution of one or more first functions, or the terminal may execute multiple first functions sequentially according to the priority information of multiple first computing powers in descending order of priority, or abandon the execution of first functions with lower priority. Optionally, if the terminal abandons the execution of a first function, it may send indication information to the first network device indicating that the abandoned first function has failed to execute.

[0240] S206A, the second network device sends a second instruction message to the terminal.

[0241] Specifically, S206A and S205A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S206A and S204A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S206A and S203A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S206A and S202A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; and S206A and S201A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0242] In some embodiments, the terminal receives second indication information sent by the second network device, but is not limited thereto. The terminal may also receive second indication information sent by other entities other than the second network device, in which case S206A can be omitted.

[0243] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains second instruction information specified by the protocol, in which case S206A can be omitted.

[0244] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains second instruction information from a higher layer, in which case S206A can be omitted.

[0245] In some embodiments, the terminal processes the information to obtain the second instruction information, in which case S206A can be omitted.

[0246] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the second instruction information, or the above function is a default or default value, in which case S206A can be omitted.

[0247] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a second function controlled by the second network device.

[0248] In some embodiments, if the second network device determines that one or more second functions controlled by the second network device are performed by the terminal based on AI, the second network device sends a second instruction message to the terminal.

[0249] In some embodiments, the second network device receives second information sent by the terminal, determines the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, and sends second instruction information to the terminal if the second computing power is sufficient to support the terminal in performing one or more second functions controlled by the second network device.

[0250] For example, the second network device receives the second information sent by the terminal, determines that the second computing power is 18 computing power units, and the second network device requires the terminal to perform two second functions based on AI. The computing power required to perform the second function #1 is 6 computing power units, and the computing power required to perform the second function #2 is 6 computing power units. The second network device determines that the computing power required to perform the second function #1 and the second function #2 is 12, which is less than the second computing power of 18, and determines to send the second instruction information to the terminal.

[0251] In some embodiments, the second network device receives second information sent by the terminal to determine the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing, and receives fourth information sent by the terminal to determine that the fourth computing power required by the terminal to perform one or more second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI is less than or equal to the second computing power, and then sends second instruction information to the terminal.

[0252] In some embodiments, the second indication information is sent by the second network device when it determines that a second condition is met, wherein the second condition is that the fourth computing power is less than or equal to the second computing power.

[0253] For example, the second network device receives second information sent by the terminal and determines that the second computing power is 12 computing power units. The second network device also receives fourth information sent by the terminal, instructing the terminal on the fourth computing power required to execute two second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI. Specifically, executing second function #1 requires 5 computing power units, and executing second function #2 requires 6 computing power units. Upon determining that the computing power required for the terminal to execute second function #1 and second function #2 is 11, which is less than 12 of the second computing power, the second network device sends second instruction information to the terminal, instructing the terminal to execute second function #1 and second function #2.

[0254] In some embodiments, if the second network device determines, based on a protocol agreement, that the terminal will perform one or more second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, it will send second instruction information to the terminal.

[0255] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to indicate one or more second functions.

[0256] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to indicate the identifier of one or more second functions. For example, the identifier (ID) of second function #1, and the identifier of second function #2.

[0257] In some embodiments, the second network device may reuse existing signaling or messages to send second indication information to the terminal, or use new signaling or messages to send second indication information to the terminal.

[0258] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the terminal receives second indication information sent by the second network device and determines that one or more second functions controlled by the second network device are executed based on AI, if the computing power required to execute one or more second functions based on AI is less than or equal to the second computing power, the terminal can determine to execute one or more second functions simultaneously; however, if the computing power required to execute one or more second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the terminal can abandon the execution of one or more second functions, or the terminal can execute multiple second functions sequentially according to the priority information of multiple second computing powers in descending order of priority, or abandon the execution of second functions with lower priority. Optionally, if the terminal abandons the execution of a second function, it can send indication information to the second network device indicating that the abandoned second function has failed to execute.

[0259] In some embodiments, if the sum of the computing power required for a first function to be performed indicated by a first instruction information sent by a first network device and the computing power required for a second function to be performed indicated by a second instruction information sent by a second network device is less than the sum of the first computing power and the second computing power, the terminal determines to perform the first function indicated by the first instruction information and the second function indicated by the second instruction information.

[0260] In some embodiments, if the sum of the computing power required for the first function indicated by the first instruction information sent by the first network device and the computing power required for the second function indicated by the second instruction information sent by the second network device is less than the sum of the first computing power and the second computing power, and if the computing power required for the first function indicated by the first instruction information is greater than the third computing power or the computing power required for the second function indicated by the second instruction information is greater than the fourth computing power, then the terminal determines to execute the first function indicated by the first instruction information and the second function indicated by the second instruction information.

[0261] For example, the terminal sends a first message to a first network device indicating a first computing power of 12 computing power units, and sends a second message to a second network device indicating a second computing power of 18 computing power units. The terminal receives the first instruction message from the first network device, instructing the terminal to execute a first function controlled by the first network device, wherein the computing power required to execute the first function is 15 computing power units. The terminal receives the second instruction message from the second network device, instructing the terminal to execute a second function controlled by the second network device, wherein the computing power required to execute the second function is 6 computing power units. The total computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 12 + 18 = 30 computing power units. The total computing power required for the first and second functions to be executed by the terminal is 21 computing power units. If the first computing power is insufficient, the terminal can utilize the second computing power to simultaneously execute the first and second functions.

[0262] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0263] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0264] In some embodiments, "acquire," "get," "obtain," "receive," "transmit," "bidirectional transmission," and "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, acquiring from protocols, acquiring from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation. Protocols include, for example, at least one of the 3GPP protocol, Wi-Fi protocol, and audio and / or video protocols.

[0265] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0266] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0267] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of S201A to S206A. For example, S201A, S202A, S203A, S204A, S205A, S206A, S201A+S203A, S202A+S204A, S201A+S205A, S202A+S206A, S201A+S203A+S205A, and S202A+S204A+S206A can all be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0268] In some embodiments, S202A and S201A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S203A and S202A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S203A and S201A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S204A and S203A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S204A and S202A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S204A and S201A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S205A and S204A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S205A and S201A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously, S205A and S201A can be executed sequentially or simultaneously. S205A and S202A can be executed in interchangeably or simultaneously. S205A and S201A can be executed in interchangeably or simultaneously. S206A and S205A can be executed in interchangeably or simultaneously. S206A and S204A can be executed in interchangeably or simultaneously. S206A and S203A can be executed in interchangeably or simultaneously. S206A and S202A can be executed in interchangeably or simultaneously. S206A and S201A can be executed in interchangeably or simultaneously.

[0269] In some embodiments, S202A, S203A, S204A, S205A, and S206A are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0270] In some embodiments, S201A, S203A, S204A, S205A, and S206A are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0271] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0272] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, the present disclosure relates to an information transmission method, which includes:

[0273] S201B, the terminal sends the first information to the first network device.

[0274] The optional implementations of S201B can be found in the optional implementations of S201A in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0275] S202B, the terminal sends second information to the second network device.

[0276] S202B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0277] The optional implementations of S202B can be found in the optional implementations of S202A in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0278] S203B, the terminal sends third information to the first network device.

[0279] S203B and S202B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, and S203B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0280] The optional implementations of S203B can be found in the optional implementations of S203A in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0281] S204B, the terminal sends the fourth information to the second network device.

[0282] Specifically, S204B and S203B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, S204B and S202B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, and S204B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0283] The optional implementations of S204B can be found in the optional implementations of S204A in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0284] S205B: When a terminal is configured by a first network device to execute a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI, if the computing power required for the terminal to execute the first function based on AI is greater than the first computing power, the terminal decides to abandon the execution of the first function. Alternatively, when a terminal is configured by a first network device to execute multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, if the total computing power required for the terminal to execute multiple first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power, the terminal executes multiple first functions according to the first rule.

[0285] Among them, S205A and S204A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, S205A and S203A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously, and S205A and S202A can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0286] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI. If the computing power required by the terminal to perform the first function based on AI is less than or equal to the first computing power allocated by the terminal for performing the function controlled by the first network device, the first function is determined to be performed.

[0287] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI. If the computing power required for the terminal to perform the first function based on AI is greater than the first computing power allocated to the terminal for performing the function controlled by the first network device, it is determined to abandon the execution of the first function.

[0288] For example, the terminal supports a maximum of 20 computing power units for AI-based processing. The terminal allocates 12 computing power units for executing functions controlled by the first network device. If the terminal is configured by the first network device to require 8 computing power units to execute a first function based on AI, the terminal can determine to execute the first function based on AI. If the terminal is configured by the first network device to require 13 computing power units to execute a first function based on AI, the terminal can determine to abandon the execution of the first function.

[0289] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to execute multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. When the computing power required by the terminal to execute multiple first functions based on AI is less than or equal to the first computing power allocated by the terminal for executing the functions controlled by the first network device, the terminal determines to execute multiple first functions.

[0290] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to execute multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. When the computing power required for the terminal to execute multiple first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power allocated by the terminal for executing the functions controlled by the first network device, the multiple first functions are executed according to the first rule.

[0291] In some embodiments, the terminal executes multiple first functions according to a first rule, including: executing multiple first functions sequentially in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions; or abandoning the execution of lower priority first functions in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions, until the total computing power required for the executed first functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0292] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to execute multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. When the computing power required by the terminal to execute multiple first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power allocated by the terminal for executing the functions controlled by the first network device, the multiple first functions are executed sequentially in order of priority from high to low according to the priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions.

[0293] For example, the first network device instructs the terminal to execute three first functions based on AI, including first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3. The priority order of first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3 is as follows: first function #2 has the highest priority, first function #1 has the next highest priority, and first function #3 has the lowest priority. If the terminal determines that the computing power required to execute first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3 is greater than its first computing power, and if the terminal's first computing power only supports executing one of first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3, the terminal executes first function #2, first function #1, and first function #3 sequentially. If the first computing power supports the terminal executing first function #2 and first function #1 simultaneously, the terminal first executes first function #2 and first function #1 simultaneously. After executing at least one of first function #2 and first function #1, if the available computing power is sufficient to support the terminal executing first function #3, the terminal continues to execute first function #3.

[0294] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to execute multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. If the computing power required by the terminal to execute multiple first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power allocated by the terminal for executing the functions controlled by the first network device, the terminal abandons the execution of the first functions with lower priority according to the priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions, in order of priority from high to low, until the total computing power required to execute the first functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0295] For example, the first network device instructs the terminal to execute three first functions based on AI, including first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3. The priority order of first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3 is as follows: first function #2 has the highest priority, first function #1 has the next highest priority, and first function #3 has the lowest priority. If the terminal determines that the computing power required to execute first function #1, first function #2, and first function #3 is greater than the first computing power, the terminal may abandon the execution of first function #3. Conversely, if the computing power required to execute first function #1 and first function #2 is less than or equal to the first computing power, the terminal may execute first function #1 and first function #2. If the execution of first function #3 is abandoned, and the first computing power is still insufficient to meet the computing power required to execute first function #1 and first function #2, then the execution of first function #1 is also abandoned, and so on.

[0296] In some embodiments, when the first network device is an access network device, the first function includes at least one of the following: AI-based beam management; AI-based deployment prediction; and AI-based channel estimation.

[0297] In some embodiments, when the first network device is a core network device, the first function includes at least one of the following: AI-based direct positioning; AI-based indirect positioning.

[0298] In some embodiments, if the terminal determines that it will abandon the execution of the first function, it may send an indication message to the first network device indicating that the execution of the abandoned first function has failed.

[0299] S206B: When a terminal is configured by a second network device to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI, if the computing power required for the terminal to perform the second function based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the terminal decides to abandon the execution of the second function; or when a terminal is configured by a second network device to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, if the total computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the terminal executes multiple second functions according to the second rule.

[0300] Specifically, S206B and S205B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S206B and S204B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S206B and S203B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; and S206B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0301] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI. If the computing power required by the terminal to perform a second function based on AI is less than or equal to the second computing power allocated by the terminal for performing the function controlled by the second network device, the second function is determined to be performed.

[0302] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI. If the computing power required for the terminal to perform the second function based on AI is greater than the second computing power allocated by the terminal for performing the function controlled by the second network device, it is determined to abandon the execution of the second function.

[0303] For example, the terminal supports a maximum of 20 computing power units for AI-based processing. The terminal allocates 8 computing power units for executing functions controlled by the second network device. If the terminal is configured by the second network device to require 8 computing power units to execute a second function based on AI, the terminal can determine to execute the second function based on AI. If the terminal is configured by the second network device to require 13 computing power units to execute a second function based on AI, the terminal can determine to abandon the execution of the second function.

[0304] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI. When the computing power required by the terminal to perform multiple second functions based on AI is less than or equal to the second computing power allocated by the terminal for performing the functions controlled by the second network device, the terminal determines to perform multiple second functions.

[0305] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform multiple second functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. When the computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power allocated by the terminal for performing functions controlled by the second network device, the multiple second functions are performed according to the second rule.

[0306] In some embodiments, the terminal executes multiple second functions according to a second rule, including: executing multiple second functions sequentially in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions; or abandoning the execution of second functions with lower priority in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions, until the total computing power required for the executed second functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0307] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the second network device to execute multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI. When the computing power required by the terminal to execute multiple second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power allocated by the terminal for executing the functions controlled by the second network device, the multiple second functions are executed sequentially in order of priority from high to low according to the priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions.

[0308] For example, the second network device instructs the terminal to execute three second functions based on AI, including second function #1, second function #2, and second function #3. The priority order of second function #1, second function #2, and second function #3 is as follows: second function #2 has the highest priority, second function #1 has the next highest priority, and second function #3 has the lowest priority. If the terminal determines that the computing power required to execute second function #1, second function #2, and second function #3 is greater than the second computing power, and if the terminal's second computing power only supports executing one of second function #1, second function #2, and second function #3, the terminal executes second function #2, then second function #1, and then second function #3 sequentially. If the second computing power supports the terminal executing second function #2 and second function #1 simultaneously, the terminal first executes second function #2 and second function #1 simultaneously. After executing at least one of second function #2 and second function #1, if the available computing power is sufficient to support the terminal executing second function #3, the terminal continues to execute second function #3.

[0309] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal is configured by the second network device to execute multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI. If the computing power required by the terminal to execute multiple second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power allocated by the terminal for executing the functions controlled by the second network device, the terminal abandons the execution of the second functions with lower priority according to the priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions, in order of priority from high to low, until the total computing power required to execute the second functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0310] For example, the second network device instructs the terminal to execute three second functions based on AI, including second function #1, second function #2, and second function #3. The priority order of second function #1, second function #2, and second function #3 is as follows: second function #2 has the highest priority, second function #1 has the next highest priority, and second function #3 has the lowest priority. If the terminal determines that the computing power required to execute second function #1, second function #2, and second function #3 is greater than the second computing power, the terminal may abandon the execution of second function #3. Conversely, if the computing power required to execute second function #1 and second function #2 is less than or equal to the second computing power, the terminal may execute second function #1 and second function #2. If the execution of second function #3 is abandoned, and the second computing power is still insufficient to meet the computing power required to execute second function #1 and second function #2, then the execution of second function #1 is also abandoned, and so on.

[0311] In some embodiments, when the second network device is an access network device, the second function includes at least one of the following: AI-based beam management; AI-based deployment prediction; and AI-based channel estimation.

[0312] In some embodiments, when the second network device is a core network device, the second function includes at least one of the following: AI-based direct positioning; AI-based indirect positioning.

[0313] In some embodiments, if the terminal determines that it will abandon the execution of the second function, it may send an indication message to the second network device, indicating that the execution of the abandoned second function has failed.

[0314] In some embodiments, if the sum of the computing power required by the first network device to configure the terminal to perform a first function and the computing power required by the second network device to configure the terminal to perform a second function is less than the sum of the first computing power and the second computing power, the terminal determines to perform the first function and the second function.

[0315] In some embodiments, if the sum of the computing power required by the first network device to configure the terminal to perform the first function and the computing power required by the second network device to configure the terminal to perform the second function is less than the sum of the first computing power and the second computing power, and the computing power required by the terminal to perform the first function is greater than the third computing power or the computing power required by the terminal to perform the second function is greater than the fourth computing power, then the terminal determines to perform the first function and the second function.

[0316] For example, the terminal sends a first message to a first network device indicating a first computing power of 12 computing power units, and sends a second message to a second network device indicating a second computing power of 18 computing power units. The terminal is configured by the first network device to execute a first function controlled by the first network device, wherein executing the first terminal requires 15 computing power units. The terminal is configured by the second network device to execute a second function controlled by the second network device, wherein executing the second terminal requires 6 computing power units. The total computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing is 12 + 18 = 30 computing power units. The total computing power required for the first and second functions executed by the terminal is 21 computing power units. If the first computing power is insufficient, the terminal can utilize the second computing power to simultaneously execute the first and second functions.

[0317] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of S201B to S206B. For example, S201B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S202B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S203B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S204B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S205B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S206B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S201B+S203B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S202B+S204B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S201B+S205B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S202B+S206B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, S201B+S203B+S205B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and S202B+S204B+S206B may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0318] In some embodiments, S202B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S203B and S202B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S203B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S204B and S203B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S204B and S202B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S204B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously; S205B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously. S205B and S203B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously. S205B and S202B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously. S206B and S205B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously. S206B and S204B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously. S206B and S203B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously. S206B and S201B can be executed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0319] In some embodiments, S202B, S203B, S204B, S205B, and S206B are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0320] In some embodiments, S201B, S203B, S204B, S205B, and S206B are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0321] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0322] Figure 3 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, the present disclosure relates to an information transmission method, which includes:

[0323] S301, the terminal sends the first information to the first network device.

[0324] The optional implementation of S301 can be found in the optional implementation of S201A in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0325] The optional implementation of S301 can be found in the optional implementation of S201B in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0326] S302, the terminal sends second information to the second network device.

[0327] The optional implementation of S302 can be found in the optional implementation of S202A in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0328] The optional implementation of S302 can be found in the optional implementation of S202B in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0329] In some embodiments, the first computing power is a first number of computing power units; and / or the second computing power is a second number of computing power units.

[0330] In some embodiments, the terminal performs AI-based processing to support a maximum third number of computing power units; the sum of the first and second numbers equals the third number.

[0331] In some embodiments, the first quantity is less than the third quantity.

[0332] In some embodiments, the second quantity is less than the third quantity.

[0333] In some embodiments, the method further includes: the terminal sending third information to the first network device, wherein the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI; and / or sending fourth information to the second network device, wherein the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI.

[0334] In some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, the third computing power being the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the first functions based on AI; and / or the fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, the fourth computing power being the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the second functions based on AI.

[0335] In some embodiments, the above method further includes: the terminal receiving first indication information sent by the first network device, wherein the first indication information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a first function, the first indication information is sent by the first network device when it determines that a first condition is met, and the first condition is that the third computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0336] In some embodiments, the method further includes: the terminal receiving second indication information sent by the second network device, wherein the second indication information is used to instruct the terminal to perform a second function, and the second indication information is sent by the second network device when it determines that a second condition is met, wherein the second condition is that the fourth computing power is less than or equal to the second computing power.

[0337] In some embodiments, the method further includes: when the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI, and the computing power required by the terminal to perform the first function based on AI is greater than the first computing power, the terminal determines to abandon the execution of the first function; or when the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, and the total computing power required by the terminal to perform multiple first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power, the terminal executes multiple first functions according to a first rule.

[0338] In some embodiments, the terminal executes multiple first functions according to a first rule, including: executing multiple first functions sequentially in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions; or abandoning the execution of lower priority first functions in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions, until the total computing power required for the executed first functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0339] In some embodiments, the method further includes: when the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI, and the computing power required for the terminal to perform a second function based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the terminal determines to abandon the execution of the second function; or when the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, and the total computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the terminal executes multiple second functions according to the second rule.

[0340] In some embodiments, the terminal executes multiple second functions according to a second rule, including: executing multiple second functions sequentially in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions; or abandoning the execution of second functions with lower priority in descending order of priority according to priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions, until the total computing power required for the executed second functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

[0341] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0342] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure, an exemplary embodiment is provided.

[0343] In an exemplary embodiment, a method for managing the AI ​​processing capabilities of the terminal side is proposed.

[0344] With the popularization of AI, more and more AI function use cases will be deployed on the terminal side. These AI function use cases require the terminal to support the software and hardware environment for AI processing. When running these AI functions, they also require the terminal to consume computing power units.

[0345] The AI ​​functions deployed on the terminal side may be controlled by different network units, such as base stations or LMFs. The configuration of AI functions on the terminal side by the base station and the LMF is independent of each other. Therefore, how to manage the computing resources on the terminal side is an urgent problem to be solved.

[0346] This disclosure presents a method for managing AI processing capabilities on the terminal side.

[0347] 1. A terminal processing capability reporting method, in response to the deployment of a first function controlled by a first network node (or a first network device) and a second function controlled by a second network node (or a second network device) on the terminal side, wherein both the first and second functions require the terminal to support the first processing capability. The first processing capability is measured in a first unit. For example, the terminal supports AI-based beam management and AI-based positioning functions, wherein the AI-based beam management function is managed and controlled by the base station, and the AI-based positioning management function is managed and controlled by the LMF. Both functions require the terminal to support AI processing capabilities, which can be measured by FLOPs.

[0348] 2. Based on 1, the first and second functions are functions processed by the terminal side through AI / machine learning (ML) models, and the first processing capacity is the processing capacity of the terminal side through AI / ML calculations. When the terminal side activates and runs the first and second functions, it will occupy the first or second amount of the first processing capacity.

[0349] 3. Based on step 1, the terminal reports to the first network node that it supports a first processing capability of X units, and to the second network node that it supports a first processing capability of Y units. X and Y are independent of each other. For example, the values ​​of X and Y can be different.

[0350] 4. Based on 1-3, the terminal reports to the first network node the number of first capabilities required when the terminal side runs the first function, and the terminal reports to the second network node the number of first capabilities required when the terminal side runs the second function.

[0351] 5. Based on 1-4, in response to the deployment of multiple first functions or second functions on the terminal side, the first processing capacity occupied by the multiple first functions or second functions is the sum of the first processing capacity occupied by each of the multiple first or second functions.

[0352] 6. Based on 1-5, the first network node configures the terminal to activate one or more first functions at the first time, which requires meeting a first condition. The first condition includes: the number of first capabilities consumed by the one or more first functions needs to be less than or equal to X units of first capabilities reported by the terminal.

[0353] 7. Based on 1-5, the second network node configures the terminal to activate one or more second functions at a second time, which requires the following second condition: the number of first capabilities consumed by the one or more second functions needs to be less than or equal to the Y units of first capabilities reported by the terminal.

[0354] 8. Based on 1-5, in response to the terminal being configured with multiple first or second functions and the multiple first or second functions exceeding the first capability reported by the terminal, the terminal shall process the data according to the preset rules.

[0355] 9. Based on 8, the preset rules include the terminal abandoning the execution of low-priority tasks according to preset priorities, or the terminal processing tasks sequentially according to preset priorities.

[0356] Specific implementation: For example, the terminal side deploys AI-based deployment prediction and AI-based channel state information (CSI) time-domain prediction. These two AI functions are controlled by the base station. It also deploys AI-based direct positioning and AI-based indirect positioning, which are controlled by the LMF (Local Management Function). The terminal side has a total processing capacity of 20 computing power units. The terminal side can divide these 20 computing power units, for example, into 6 computing power units and 14 computing power units. The terminal then reports to the base station that it supports a processing capacity of 14 computing power units and to the LMF that it has a processing capacity of 6 computing power units. Simultaneously, the terminal also reports to the base station that the two functions occupy 6 and 7 computing power units respectively, and to the LMF that the two functions occupy 5 and 4 units respectively. For the two functions controlled by the base station, the total required computing power units are 13, which does not exceed the 14 computing power units reported by the terminal to the base station; therefore, the two functions can run simultaneously. However, for LMF, running two functions simultaneously would exceed the 6 computing units that the terminal reports to LMF. In this case, one possibility is that the network cannot be configured to run simultaneously, or if the network is configured, the terminal will abandon one of the tasks according to priority. Alternatively, the terminal will execute the two tasks in order of priority.

[0357] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0358] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0359] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0360] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal 101 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4A, the terminal 101 may include at least one of a transceiver module 1011, a processing module 1012, etc.

[0361] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is configured to send first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on artificial intelligence (AI); and / or send second information to a second network device, wherein the second information is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for processing based on AI.

[0362] Optionally, the transceiver module 1011 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (e.g., the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal in S201A to S206A, S201B to S206B, S301 to S302, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 1012 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (e.g., other steps besides the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal in S201A to S206A, S201B to S206B, S301 to S302, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0363] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together.

[0364] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0365] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0366] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first network device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4B, the first network device 10 may include at least one of a transceiver module 11, a processing module 12, etc.

[0367] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 11 is configured to receive first information sent by the terminal, wherein the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

[0368] Optionally, the transceiver module 11 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first network device 10 in any of the above methods (e.g., the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first network device in S201A to S206A, S201B to S206B, S301 to S302, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 12 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the first network device 10 in any of the above methods (e.g., other steps besides the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first network device in S201A to S206A, S201B to S206B, S301 to S302, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0369] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together.

[0370] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0371] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0372] Figure 4C is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4C, the second network device 20 may include at least one of a transceiver module 21, a processing module 22, etc.

[0373] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 22 is configured to receive second information sent by the terminal, wherein the first information is configured to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

[0374] Optionally, the transceiver module 21 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second network device 20 in any of the above methods (e.g., the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second network device in S201A to S206A, S201B to S206B, S301 to S302, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 22 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the second network device 20 in any of the above methods (e.g., other steps besides the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second network device in S201A to S206A, S201B to S206B, S301 to S302, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0375] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together.

[0376] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0377] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0378] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0379] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminals, terminal chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0380] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5102. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5102, the transceiver 5102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., the sending and / or receiving steps in S201A-S206A, S201B-S206B, S301-S302, but not limited thereto), and the processor 5101 performs at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps other than sending and / or receiving in S201A-S206A, S201B-S206B, S301-S302, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, terms such as transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, and interface can be used interchangeably; terms such as transmitter, transmitter unit, transmitter, and transmitter circuit can be used interchangeably; and terms such as receiver, receiver unit, receiver, and receiver circuit can be used interchangeably.

[0381] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 5103 to cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 5103 may also be located outside the communication device 5100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuit 5104 is connected to the memory 5103 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 5103 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 5103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 5103 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5101.

[0382] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal, smart terminal, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0383] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 5200 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of the chip 5200 shown in Figure 5B can be referred to, but is not limited thereto.

[0384] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0385] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, the interface circuit 5202 is connected to the memories 5203, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memories 5203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memories 5203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5202 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memories 5203 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5201.

[0386] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., the sending and / or receiving steps in S201A-S206A, S201B-S206B, S301-S302, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 5202 performing data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 5201, chip 5200, memory 5203, or transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps other than sending and / or receiving in S201A-S206A, S201B-S206B, S301-S302, but not limited thereto).

[0387] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0388] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0389] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0390] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0391] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0392] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0393] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An information transmission method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal and includes: Sending first information to a first network device, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal on the first computing power supported by artificial intelligence (AI) processing; and / or Send a second message to a second network device, wherein the second message is used to instruct the terminal on the second computing power supported by AI-based processing.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first computing power is a first number of computing power units; and / or The second computing power is the computing power of the second number of computing power units.

3. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The terminal is based on AI and supports a maximum of three computing power units. The sum of the first quantity and the second quantity equals the third quantity.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send third information to the first network device, wherein the third information is used to instruct the terminal on the third computing power required to perform the first function controlled by the first network device based on AI; and / or Send a fourth message to the second network device, wherein the fourth message is used to instruct the terminal on the fourth computing power required to perform the second function controlled by the second network device based on AI.

5. The method as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to execute multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. The third computing power is the total computing power required for the terminal to execute all the first functions based on AI. and / or The fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI. The fourth computing power is the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the second functions based on AI.

6. The method as described in claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: The terminal receives a first indication message sent by the first network device, wherein the first indication message is used to instruct the terminal to perform the first function, and the first indication message is sent by the first network device when it determines that a first condition is met, wherein the first condition is that the third computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power.

7. The method as described in claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: The terminal receives a second indication message sent by the second network device, wherein the second indication message is used to instruct the terminal to perform the second function, and the second indication message is sent by the second network device when it determines that a second condition is met, wherein the second condition is that the fourth computing power is less than or equal to the second computing power.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform a first function controlled by the first network device based on AI, and the computing power required for the terminal to perform the first function based on AI is greater than the first computing power, then it is determined to abandon the execution of the first function; or When the terminal is configured by the first network device to perform multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI, the total computing power required for the terminal to perform the multiple first functions based on AI is greater than the first computing power, and the multiple first functions are performed according to the first rule.

9. The method as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The execution of the plurality of first functions according to the first rule includes: Based on the priority information corresponding to the plurality of first functions, the plurality of first functions are executed sequentially in descending order of priority; or Based on the priority information corresponding to the multiple first functions, the execution of the first functions with lower priority is abandoned in descending order of priority, until the total computing power required to execute the first functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform a second function controlled by the second network device based on AI, and the computing power required for the terminal to perform the second function based on AI is greater than the second computing power, then it is determined to abandon the execution of the second function; or When the terminal is configured by the second network device to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI, and the total computing power required by the terminal to perform the multiple second functions based on AI is greater than the second computing power, the multiple second functions are performed according to the second rule.

11. The method as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The execution of the plurality of second functions according to the second rule includes: Based on the priority information corresponding to the plurality of second functions, the plurality of second functions are executed sequentially in descending order of priority; or Based on the priority information corresponding to the multiple second functions, the execution of the second functions with lower priority is abandoned in order of priority from high to low, until the total computing power required to execute the second functions is less than or equal to the first computing power.

12. An information transmission method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a first network device and includes: The receiving terminal sends first information, wherein the first information is used to indicate the first computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

13. The method as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The first computing power is the computing power of a first number of computing power units.

14. The method as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The terminal is based on AI and supports a maximum of three computing power units. The first quantity is less than the third quantity.

15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that, The method further includes: The receiving terminal sends third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to perform the first function controlled by the first network device based on AI.

16. The method as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The third information is used to indicate the third computing power required for the terminal to execute multiple first functions controlled by the first network device based on AI. The third computing power is the total computing power required for the terminal to execute all the first functions based on AI.

17. The method as described in claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The method further includes: If a first condition is met, a first instruction message is sent to the terminal, wherein the first instruction message is used to instruct the terminal to perform the first function, and the first condition is that the third computing power is less than or equal to the first computing power.

18. An information transmission method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a second network device and includes: The receiving terminal sends a second message, wherein the second message is used to indicate the second computing power supported by the terminal for AI-based processing.

19. The method as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The second computing power is the computing power of the second number of computing power units.

20. The method as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The terminal is based on AI and supports a maximum of three computing power units. The second quantity is less than the third quantity.

21. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that, The method further includes: The terminal receives a fourth message, wherein the fourth message is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform the second function controlled by the second network device based on AI.

22. The method as described in claim 21, characterized in that, The fourth information is used to indicate the fourth computing power required for the terminal to perform multiple second functions controlled by the second network device based on AI. The fourth computing power is the total computing power required for the terminal to perform all the second functions based on AI.

23. The method as described in claim 21 or 22, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the second condition is met, a second instruction message is sent to the terminal, wherein the second instruction message is used to instruct the terminal to perform the second function, and the second condition is that the fourth computing power is less than or equal to the second computing power.

24. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, 12 to 17, and 18 to 23.

25. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal, a first network device, and a second network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 11, the first network device is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 12 to 17, and the second network device is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 18 to 23.

26. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device performs the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, 12 to 17, and 18 to 23.

27. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, 12 to 17, and 18 to 23.

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