Resource configuration method, device, medium and program product

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application are a resource configuration method, a device, a medium and a program product, which avoid a significant increase in the access delay of a terminal while reducing the collision probability of preamble sequences. The method comprises: sending synchronization signal block (SSB) beams to a serving cell; and broadcasting a signaling message to the serving cell, wherein the signaling message at least comprises PRACH resource parameters used for indicating RO resources associated with SSB beams, and the number of RO resources associated with a first SSB beam is different from the number of RO resources associated with a second SSB beam.

Description

A resource allocation method, device, medium, and program product

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510480232.X, filed on April 16, 2025, entitled “A Resource Allocation Method, Apparatus, Medium and Program Product”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a resource allocation method, device, medium, and program product. Background Technology

[0004] Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) have large coverage areas and long signal transmission distances. NTN cells can contain hundreds or even thousands of beams. To support the multi-beam capability of NTN cells and meet their wide coverage requirements, the Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) period has been extended to a maximum of 640 milliseconds (ms). If 8 SSBs are transmitted every 20 ms, the number of beams supported within 640 ms can be 640 / 20*8 = 256.

[0005] According to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) protocol, the relationship between Random Access Occasion (RO) resources and SSB beams in the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) is as follows: the number N of SSBs associated with each RO is determined by SSB-per-rach-occasion (the number of SSBs per random access occasion and the contention of each SSB based on the number of preambles) in the parameter ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-Preambles-PerSSB (the number of SSBs per random access occasion and the contention of each SSB based on the number of preambles). Meanwhile, the number R of contention-based preambles that each SSB can use within one valid PRACH occasion is determined by CB-preambles-perSSB (the contention of each SSB based on the number of preambles).

[0006] The set of values ​​for SSB-per-rach-occasion is {1 / 8, 1 / 4, 1 / 2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16}, where 1 / 8 indicates that one SSB is associated with eight ROs, and 8 indicates that eight SSBs are associated with one RO. When multiple SSBs are associated with the same RO, different SSBs use different RACH preamble sequences to distinguish them. The maximum number of RACH preamble sequences that can be configured in a single cell is 64.

[0007] When the total number of configured SSBs increases to 256, that is, 8 SSBs are sent every 20ms, and 1 RO is configured every 20ms, that is, the SSB-per-rach-occasion is configured to be 8. The 8 SSBs within 20ms are associated with the same RO within 20ms. At this time, the maximum number of PRACH preamble sequences for each SSB is 8 (64 / 8). When the SSB-per-rach-occasion is 4, the 4 SSBs within 20ms are associated with 1 RO within 20ms. Then the maximum number of PRACH preamble sequences for each SSB is 16 (64 / 4). In this case, the probability of preamble sequence collision is reduced by half compared to the former, but it takes 1280ms to complete one beam traversal, and the terminal access latency increases significantly.

[0008] In summary, the current 3GPP-supported limited number of PRACH sequences and RO association methods are insufficient to effectively balance the probability of preamble sequence collisions and terminal access latency. Summary of the Invention

[0009] This application provides a resource allocation method, device, medium, and program product to reduce the probability of preamble sequence collisions while avoiding a significant increase in terminal access latency.

[0010] In a first aspect, an embodiment of this application provides a resource allocation method, the method comprising:

[0011] Send the synchronization signal block (SSB) beam to the serving cell;

[0012] Broadcast a signaling message to the serving cell, the signaling message including at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0013] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0014] As an optional implementation, the signaling message may also include an identifier of an SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold.

[0015] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than the preset load threshold.

[0016] As an optional implementation, the signaling message may also include the index number of the SSB beam whose load is greater than the preset load threshold.

[0017] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams.

[0018] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources.

[0019] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate the RO resources within that cycle.

[0020] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a resource allocation method, the method comprising:

[0021] Receive the SSB beam transmitted by the base station;

[0022] The base station broadcasts a signaling message, which includes at least a PRACH resource parameter indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0023] As an optional implementation, the method further includes:

[0024] Based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined. The target SSB beam is the SSB beam whose signal in the received SSB beam meets the preset conditions.

[0025] Initiate a random access process using the target RO resource.

[0026] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0027] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes an identifier of an SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold;

[0028] The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the pre-determined target SSB beam includes:

[0029] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0030] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0031] As an optional implementation, the signaling message further includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than the preset load threshold;

[0032] The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the pre-determined target SSB beam includes:

[0033] When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam belongs to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the first resource association parameter; or

[0034] When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam does not belong to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the second resource association parameter.

[0035] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load is greater than the preset load threshold;

[0036] The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the pre-determined target SSB beam includes:

[0037] Based on the index number contained in the signaling message and the number of the target SSB beam, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0038] Based on the index number contained in the signaling message and the number of the target SSB beam, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0039] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams;

[0040] The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the pre-determined target SSB beam includes:

[0041] Determine the target group to which the target SSB beam belongs;

[0042] Based on the number of RO resources associated with the target group, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0043] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources;

[0044] The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the pre-determined target SSB beam includes:

[0045] The PRACH resources of the at least two cycles are superimposed with RO resources within the SSB cycle;

[0046] Based on the RO resources of each SSB period after superposition, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0047] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate the RO resources within that cycle.

[0048] Thirdly, this application provides a resource allocation device, the device comprising:

[0049] The first transmitting unit is configured to transmit the synchronization signal block (SSB) beam to the serving cell.

[0050] The second transmitting unit is configured to broadcast a signaling message to the serving cell. The signaling message includes at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0051] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0052] As an optional implementation, the signaling message may also include an identifier of an SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold.

[0053] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than the preset load threshold.

[0054] As an optional implementation, the signaling message may also include the index number of the SSB beam whose load is greater than the preset load threshold.

[0055] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams.

[0056] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources.

[0057] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate the RO resources within that cycle.

[0058] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a resource allocation apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

[0059] The first receiving unit is configured to receive the SSB beam transmitted by the base station;

[0060] The second receiving unit is configured to receive signaling messages broadcast by the base station. The signaling messages include at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0061] As an optional implementation, the device further includes:

[0062] The processing unit is configured to determine the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam, wherein the target SSB beam is the SSB beam whose signal in the received SSB beam meets a preset condition.

[0063] The sending unit is configured to initiate a random access procedure using the target RO resource.

[0064] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0065] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes an identifier of an SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold;

[0066] The processing unit is specifically configured as follows:

[0067] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0068] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0069] As an optional implementation, the signaling message further includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than the preset load threshold;

[0070] The processing unit is specifically configured as follows:

[0071] When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam belongs to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the first resource association parameter; or

[0072] When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam does not belong to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the second resource association parameter.

[0073] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load is greater than the preset load threshold;

[0074] The processing unit is specifically configured as follows:

[0075] Based on the index number contained in the signaling message and the number of the target SSB beam, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0076] Based on the index number contained in the signaling message and the number of the target SSB beam, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0077] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams;

[0078] The processing unit is specifically configured as follows:

[0079] Determine the target group to which the target SSB beam belongs;

[0080] Based on the number of RO resources associated with the target group, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0081] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources;

[0082] The processing unit is specifically configured as follows:

[0083] The PRACH resources of the at least two cycles are superimposed with RO resources within the SSB cycle;

[0084] Based on the RO resources of each SSB period after superposition, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0085] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate the RO resources within that cycle.

[0086] Fifthly, embodiments of this application provide a resource allocation device, the device including a processor and a memory, the memory being configured to store a program executable by the processor, and the processor being configured to read the program in the memory and execute the method described in either the first or second aspect.

[0087] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this application also provide a computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, is used to implement the steps of the methods described in the first or second aspect above.

[0088] In a seventh aspect, this application provides a computer program product comprising: computer program code, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method described in either the first or second aspect.

[0089] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows:

[0090] This application provides a resource configuration method, device, medium, and program product. A base station sends an SSB beam to a serving cell and broadcasts signaling messages to the serving cell. The signaling messages include at least PRACH resource parameters indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, and the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different. This configuration method allows different RO resources to be configured for different SSB beams. For example, more RO resources can be configured for SSB beams with higher loads, and fewer RO resources can be configured for SSB beams with lower loads. This increases the number of PRACH preamble sequences that each SSB can use without reducing the number of SSBs transmitted per SSB cycle, thereby reducing the probability of preamble sequence collisions and avoiding a significant increase in terminal access latency.

[0091] These or other aspects of this application will become more apparent in the following description of embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0092] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0093] Figure 1 is a schematic flowchart of a resource allocation method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0094] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of associating an SSB beam with RO resources according to an embodiment of this application;

[0095] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of adding RO resources within a portion of the SSB cycle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0096] Figure 4 is a schematic flowchart illustrating the specific implementation process of a resource allocation method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0097] Figure 5 is a schematic flowchart of another resource allocation method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0098] Figure 6 is an interactive schematic diagram of a resource allocation method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0099] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a resource allocation device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0100] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of another resource allocation device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0101] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a resource allocation device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0102] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of another resource configuration device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0103] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0104] In the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following associated objects have an "or" relationship.

[0105] The application scenarios described in this application are for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that with the emergence of new application scenarios, the technical solutions provided in this application are also applicable to similar technical problems. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0106] Before introducing the resource configuration method provided in the embodiments of this application, for ease of understanding, the technical background of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below.

[0107] NTN has a large coverage area and long signal transmission distance. The number of beams in an NTN cell may be in the hundreds or thousands. To support the multi-beam capability of NTN cells and meet the wide coverage requirements of NTN, the SSB period has been extended to a maximum of 640 milliseconds (ms). If 8 SSBs are sent every 20 ms, the number of beams supported within 640 ms can be 640 / 20*8 = 256.

[0108] According to the 3GPP protocol, the relationship between RO resources and SSB beams in PRACH is as follows: the number N of SSBs associated with each RO is determined by SSB-per-rach-occasion in the parameter ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-Preambles-PerSSB, while the number R of contention-based preambles that each SSB can use within one valid PRACH opportunity is determined by CB-preambles-perSSB.

[0109] The set of values ​​for SSB-per-rach-occasion is {1 / 8, 1 / 4, 1 / 2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16}, where 1 / 8 indicates that one SSB is associated with eight ROs, and 8 indicates that eight SSBs are associated with one RO. When multiple SSBs are associated with the same RO, different SSBs use different RACH preamble sequences to distinguish them. The maximum number of RACH preamble sequences that can be configured in a single cell is 64.

[0110] When the total number of configured SSBs increases to 256, that is, 8 SSBs are sent every 20ms, and 1 RO is configured every 20ms, that is, the SSB-per-rach-occasion is configured to be 8. The 8 SSBs within 20ms are associated with the same RO within 20ms. At this time, the maximum number of PRACH preamble sequences for each SSB is 8 (64 / 8). When the SSB-per-rach-occasion is 4, the 4 SSBs within 20ms are associated with 1 RO within 20ms. Then the maximum number of PRACH preamble sequences for each SSB is 16 (64 / 4). In this case, the probability of preamble sequence collision is reduced by half compared to the former, but it takes 1280ms to complete one beam traversal, and the terminal access latency increases significantly.

[0111] In summary, the current 3GPP-supported limited number of PRACH sequences and RO association methods are insufficient to effectively balance the probability of preamble sequence collisions and terminal access latency.

[0112] In view of this, the resource configuration method, device, medium, and program product provided in this application embodiment involves a base station sending SSB beams to a serving cell and broadcasting signaling messages to the serving cell. The signaling messages include at least PRACH resource parameters indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, and the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different. This configuration method allows different RO resources to be configured for different SSB beams. For example, more RO resources can be configured for SSB beams with higher loads, and fewer RO resources can be configured for SSB beams with lower loads. This increases the number of PRACH preamble sequences that each SSB can use without reducing the number of SSBs transmitted per SSB cycle, thereby reducing the probability of preamble sequence collisions and avoiding a significant increase in terminal access latency.

[0113] This application introduces new signaling parameters to enable differentiated and flexible RO resource configuration among beams, thereby addressing the challenge of flexibly balancing system access latency and service rates in NTN multi-beam wide-coverage scenarios where the varying RO resource requirements for random access across different beams make it difficult to achieve a balance.

[0114] After introducing the technical background of the resource configuration scheme provided in the embodiments of this application, the implementation process of the resource configuration method provided in the embodiments of this application on the base station side and the terminal side will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0115] On the base station side, as shown in Figure 1, the resource configuration method provided in this embodiment of the application is implemented as follows:

[0116] Step 101: Send the SSB beam to the serving cell.

[0117] In practice, the base station periodically transmits SSB beams in different directions within the serving cell. The SSB contains synchronization signals and broadcast information. The terminal selects the optimal beam for access by measuring the Reference Signal Receiving Power (RSRP) or Signal-to-Interference Plus Noise Ratio (SNR) of each SSB beam. The terminal completes cell search, time synchronization, frequency synchronization, and obtains system information by scanning the SSB beams.

[0118] Step 102: Broadcast a signaling message to the serving cell. The signaling message includes at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0119] In practice, the base station also needs to broadcast signaling messages (such as SIB1 (System Information Block) messages) to the serving cell to configure the RO resources that the terminal can use during random access.

[0120] Steps 101 and 102 in this embodiment are not intended to limit the order in which the base station sends the SSB beam and broadcast signaling messages to the serving cell. In practical applications, the base station may send the SSB beam to the serving cell first, and then broadcast the signaling messages to the serving cell; or it may broadcast the signaling messages to the serving cell first, and then send the SSB beam; or it may send the SSB beam and signaling messages to the serving cell simultaneously.

[0121] It should be noted that the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different. Here, "first SSB beam" and "second SSB beam" do not specifically refer to the first and second SSB beams transmitted by the base station; they can be any SSB beam from multiple SSB beams. In other words, the different number of RO resources associated with the first and second SSB beams indicates that there are differences in the RO resources associated with different SSB beams, and that some SSB beams have a different number of RO resources associated with them than others.

[0122] In specific implementation, PRACH resource parameters can take different forms. Depending on the form of the PRACH resource parameters, the embodiments of this application can have the following implementation methods.

[0123] Implementation method one: PRACH resource parameters include: first resource association parameters and / or second resource association parameters.

[0124] The first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, and the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold. The number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0125] In practice, the base station can configure the number of RO resources associated with each SSB beam differently according to the load of each SSB beam, configuring more RO resources for SSB beams with higher load and fewer RO resources for SSB beams with lower load.

[0126] Specifically, the base station can periodically count the number of PRACHs detected on the ROs associated with each beam within the serving cell, and use the ratio of the number of PRACHs detected by each beam within a preset time period (which can be freely set based on experience, such as one day or one week) to the number of RO resources to characterize the load of each beam. In this way, if the ratio of the number of PRACHs detected by a certain beam within a preset time period to the number of RO resources is greater than a preset threshold (set based on experience), it can be determined that the load of that beam is relatively high.

[0127] Of course, in practical applications, operators can also initialize the number of terminals served by each beam before base station deployment, based on the number of terminals in each beam within the base station's coverage area. The number of terminals served by each beam can then represent the load of that beam. In this approach, if the number of terminals served by a certain beam is greater than a preset value (set based on experience), it can be determined that the beam has a high load.

[0128] Specifically, when configuring RO resources associated with multiple SSB beams differently based on their loads, for any SSB beam, if it is determined that the load of the SSB beam is greater than a preset load threshold, a first resource association parameter is configured for the SSB beam; if it is determined that the load of the SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, a second resource association parameter is configured for the SSB beam. The preset load threshold can be set empirically, and this embodiment does not limit its implementation.

[0129] In one example, as shown in Figure 2, assuming the first resource association parameter is {2}, the second resource association parameter is {1}, and the load of SSB1 is greater than the preset load threshold, while the loads of SSB0 and SSB2 are less than the preset load threshold, taking one RO every 20ms as an example, then SSB0 can use the first RO, SSB1 can use the second and third ROs, and SSB2 can use the fourth RO. This is the association relationship between the SSB beam and the RO resources.

[0130] In practice, when a base station broadcasts a signaling message (such as an SIB1 message), the signaling message may also include the identifier of the SSB beam whose load is greater than a preset load threshold, so that the terminal can determine the resource association parameters corresponding to each SSB beam.

[0131] Of course, the base station can also add the identifiers of SSB beams with loads exceeding a preset load threshold to a pre-created beam identifier set, and then add the beam identifier set to the signaling message for broadcast, so that the terminal can determine the resource association parameters corresponding to each SSB beam.

[0132] In other embodiments of this application, the base station may also add the index number of SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold to the signaling message for broadcast, so that the terminal can determine the resource association parameters corresponding to each SSB beam.

[0133] For example, assuming that the load of 10 SSB beams is greater than a preset load threshold, the base station can set the index numbers of these 10 SSB beams to 0-9, and then the base station adds the index numbers 0-9 to the signaling message for broadcast, so as to inform the terminal that the SSB beams with index numbers 0-9 are SSB beams with a load greater than the preset load threshold.

[0134] Of course, in practical applications, after configuring differentiated resource association parameters for different SSB beams, the base station can also increase the RO resources corresponding to some SSB beams by configuring at least two periods of PRACH resources.

[0135] In one example, as shown in Figure 3, two periods of PRACH resources are configured. The first PRACH resource is one RO every 20ms, and the second PRACH resource is one RO every 40ms. Then, if the RO resources in the current period can be used in each SSB period, after the PRACH resources of the two periods are superimposed, SSB0 and SSB2 can use one RO, and SSB1 and SSB3 can use two ROs.

[0136] It should be noted that the configuration of at least two PRACH resources mentioned in the embodiments of this application refers to multiple PRACH resources having at least two periods, and there is no limitation on the number of PRACH resources. For example, two PRACH resources with periods of 20ms and 40ms respectively; three PRACH resources with periods of 20ms, 20ms, and 40ms respectively; and four PRACH resources with periods of 20ms, 40ms, 40ms, and 80ms respectively.

[0137] The specific implementation process of configuring resource association parameters for the base station is explained below with reference to Figure 4. As shown in Figure 4, taking the number of terminals covered by each SSB beam to represent the load of the SSB beam as an example, the specific implementation process of configuring resource association parameters for the base station includes:

[0138] Step 401: The base station counts the number of terminals covered by each SSB beam within the cell.

[0139] Step 402: Determine whether the number of terminals covered by each SSB beam is greater than a preset value. If yes, proceed to step 403; otherwise, proceed to step 405.

[0140] Step 403: Add the identifiers of SSB beams with a number of covered terminals greater than a preset value to a pre-created beam identifier set.

[0141] Step 404: The base station configures the first resource association parameter for the SSB beam in the beam identifier set.

[0142] Step 405: The base station configures the second resource association parameter for the SSB beam with a number of covered terminals that is less than or equal to a preset value.

[0143] Among them, the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0144] Step 406: Configure PRACH resources for at least two cycles and increase RO resources within some SSB cycles.

[0145] Implementation Method 2: PRACH resource parameters include: SSB beam grouping and the number of RO resources associated with each SSB beam group.

[0146] In this implementation, the base station can group the SSB beams and allocate RO resources on a group basis.

[0147] In practice, the base station can group the SSB beams. For example, if the period of an SSB beam is 20ms, then SSB beams with N periods can be grouped together, where N is a positive integer. For example, SSB beams with 80ms periods can be grouped together. After grouping the SSB beams, the associated RO resources are configured for each group of SSB beams at the granularity of the SSB group, that is, configuring ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-Preambles-PerSSB.

[0148] In one example, if the SSB transmission pattern obtained from the SSB configuration parameters is that one SSB is sent every 20ms, and a total of 10 SSBs are sent, then the number of SSB beam groups is considered to be 10. The resource configuration parameter set issued by the base station includes 10 configuration parameters, corresponding to each SSB beam group, which are: { ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-Preambles-PerSSB-0 , ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-Preambles-PerSSB-1 , … , ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-Preambles-PerSSB-9}.

[0149] Of course, in practical applications, after configuring differentiated resource association parameters for different SSB beams, the base station can also increase the RO resources corresponding to some SSB beams by configuring at least two periods of PRACH resources. The specific implementation method is similar to that of implementation method one.

[0150] Implementation Method 3: PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources.

[0151] In this implementation, at least two PRACH resources are superimposed on RO resources within the SSB cycle. After superposition, the RO resources of different SSB cycles are different. As shown in Figure 3 above, SSB0 and SSB2 can use one RO, while SSB1 and SSB3 can use two ROs.

[0152] It should be noted that the configuration of at least two PRACH resources mentioned in the embodiments of this application refers to multiple PRACH resources having at least two periods, and there is no limitation on the number of PRACH resources. For example, two PRACH resources with periods of 20ms and 40ms respectively; three PRACH resources with periods of 20ms, 20ms, and 40ms respectively; and four PRACH resources with periods of 20ms, 40ms, 40ms, and 80ms respectively.

[0153] It should be noted that Implementation Method 3 can be used in combination with Implementation Method 1 and Implementation Method 2, or it can be used alone. When Implementation Method 3 is implemented alone, the SSB can be configured to associate the RO resources within the SSB cycle to increase the RO resources within the SSB cycle.

[0154] In this application embodiment, the base station can configure different RO resources for SSB beams with different loads. For example, more RO resources can be configured for SSB beams with higher loads, and fewer RO resources can be configured for SSB beams with lower loads. In this way, the number of SSBs transmitted in each SSB cycle can be increased, while the number of PRACH preamble sequences that each SSB in the SSB beam with higher load can be increased. This reduces the probability of preamble sequence collisions and avoids a significant increase in terminal access latency.

[0155] Accordingly, on the terminal side, as shown in Figure 5, the resource configuration method provided in this application embodiment includes the following specific implementation process:

[0156] Step 501: Receive the SSB beam sent by the base station.

[0157] Step 502: Receive a signaling message broadcast by the base station. The signaling message includes at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0158] In specific implementation, the information message can be an SIB1 message, and the signaling message can also include information such as the number of SSB beams and the SSB period. The specific content of the signaling message in this embodiment is not limited.

[0159] In some implementations, the terminal can also determine the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam. The target SSB beam is the SSB beam whose signal meets preset conditions among the received SSB beams, such as the SSB beam with the best RSRP or SNR, and initiate a random access procedure using the target RO resource.

[0160] In specific implementations, the PRACH resource parameters included in the signaling message are different, and the way the terminal side determines the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam is also different. Accordingly, it can be divided into three implementation methods.

[0161] Implementation method one: PRACH resource parameters include: first resource association parameters and / or second resource association parameters.

[0162] In this embodiment, the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0163] In practice, depending on the method of SSB beams whose load exceeds the preset load threshold included in the signaling message, there are at least three possible scenarios:

[0164] Case 1: The signaling message also includes the identifier of the SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold.

[0165] In this case, if the load of the target SSB beam is determined to be greater than a preset load threshold based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, then the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined according to the first resource association parameter, such as determining the PRACH preamble sequence that each SSB can use; if the load of the target SSB beam is determined to be less than or equal to the preset load threshold based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, then the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined according to the second resource association parameter, such as determining the PRACH preamble sequence that each SSB can use.

[0166] It should be noted that, for cases where the PRACH resource parameters include the first resource association parameter or the second resource association parameter, some SSB beams may use other methods to determine the associated RO resources, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0167] For example, if the PRACH resource parameters include a first resource association parameter, then based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, if it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than a preset load threshold, then the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter. If, based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, other methods can be used to determine the associated RO resource. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0168] Case 2: The signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes the identifiers of SSB beams whose load exceeds a preset load threshold.

[0169] In this case, if it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam belongs to the beam identifier set, then the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; if it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam does not belong to the beam identifier set, then the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0170] It should be noted that, for cases where the PRACH resource parameters include the first resource association parameter or the second resource association parameter, some SSB beams may use other methods to determine the associated RO resources, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0171] Case 3: The signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold.

[0172] In this case, if the load of the target SSB beam is determined to be greater than the preset load threshold based on the index number and the target SSB beam number contained in the signaling message, then the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; if the load of the target SSB beam is determined to be less than or equal to the preset load threshold based on the index number and the target SSB beam number contained in the signaling message, then the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0173] It should be noted that, for cases where the PRACH resource parameters include the first resource association parameter or the second resource association parameter, some SSB beams may use other methods to determine the associated RO resources, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0174] Implementation Method 2: PRACH resource parameters include: SSB beam grouping and the number of RO resources associated with each SSB beam group.

[0175] In this implementation, when determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam, the target group to which the target SSB beam belongs is first determined, and then the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the number of RO resources associated with the target group.

[0176] In implementation method three, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources.

[0177] In this implementation, when determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam, the RO resources of at least two periods of PRACH resources are first superimposed within the SSB period. Then, based on the RO resources of each period after superposition, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined.

[0178] The following section, with reference to Figure 6 and the interaction process between the base station and the terminal, details the specific implementation flow of the resource configuration method provided in this application embodiment.

[0179] As shown in Figure 6, the specific implementation flow of the resource configuration method provided in this application embodiment includes:

[0180] 1. The terminal receives the SSB beam signal sent by the base station and determines the target SSB beam.

[0181] The target SSB beam refers to the SSB beam whose signal quality meets the requirements as determined by the terminal, such as the SSB beam with the best signal quality.

[0182] 2. The terminal receives the SIB1 message sent by the base station, wherein the SIB1 message includes at least the PRACH resource configuration parameters.

[0183] 3. The terminal determines the target RO resource based on the target SSB beam and PRACH resource configuration parameters.

[0184] 4. The terminal initiates a random access process on the target RO resource.

[0185] Based on the same inventive concept, as shown in Figure 7, on the base station side, this application embodiment also provides a resource allocation device, including:

[0186] The first transmitting unit 701 is configured to transmit the synchronization signal block (SSB) beam to the serving cell.

[0187] The second transmitting unit 702 is configured to broadcast a signaling message to the serving cell. The signaling message includes at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0188] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0189] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes an identifier of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold.

[0190] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load exceeds a preset load threshold.

[0191] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold.

[0192] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams.

[0193] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two cycles of PRACH resources.

[0194] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate with the RO resources within that cycle.

[0195] Based on the same inventive concept, as shown in Figure 8, on the terminal side, this application embodiment also provides a resource allocation device, including:

[0196] The first receiving unit 801 is configured to receive the SSB beam transmitted by the base station;

[0197] The second receiving unit 802 is configured to receive signaling messages broadcast by the base station. The signaling messages include at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0198] As an optional implementation, the device further includes:

[0199] Processing unit 803 is configured to determine the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam. The target SSB beam is the SSB beam whose signal in the received SSB beam meets the preset conditions.

[0200] Sending unit 804 is configured to initiate a random access procedure using the target RO resource.

[0201] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0202] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes an identifier of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold;

[0203] Processing unit 803 is specifically configured as follows:

[0204] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0205] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0206] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than a preset load threshold.

[0207] Processing unit 803 is specifically configured as follows:

[0208] When determining that the identifier of the target SSB beam belongs to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the first resource association parameter; or

[0209] When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam does not belong to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the second resource association parameter.

[0210] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold;

[0211] Processing unit 803 is specifically configured as follows:

[0212] Based on the index number and target SSB beam number contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0213] Based on the index number and the target SSB beam number contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0214] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams;

[0215] Processing unit 803 is specifically configured as follows:

[0216] Determine the target group to which the target SSB beam belongs;

[0217] Based on the number of RO resources associated with the target group, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0218] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two cycles of PRACH resources;

[0219] Processing unit 803 is specifically configured as follows:

[0220] Overlay RO resources within the SSB cycle using PRACH resources from at least two cycles.

[0221] Based on the RO resources of each SSB period after superposition, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0222] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate with the RO resources within that cycle.

[0223] Based on the same inventive concept, as shown in Figure 9, on the base station side, this application embodiment also provides a resource allocation device, which includes a processor 900 and a memory 901. The memory 901 is configured to store programs executable by the processor 900, and the processor 900 is configured to read and execute the programs in the memory 901.

[0224] Send SSB beam to the serving cell;

[0225] Broadcast signaling messages to the serving cell, the signaling messages including at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0226] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0227] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes an identifier of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold.

[0228] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load exceeds a preset load threshold.

[0229] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold.

[0230] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams.

[0231] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two cycles of PRACH resources.

[0232] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate with the RO resources within that cycle.

[0233] Based on the same inventive concept, as shown in Figure 10, on the terminal side, this application embodiment also provides a resource allocation device, which includes a processor 1000 and a memory 1001. The memory 1001 is configured to store programs executable by the processor 1000, and the processor 1000 is configured to read and execute the programs in the memory 1001.

[0234] Receive the SSB beam transmitted by the base station;

[0235] The system receives signaling messages broadcast by the base station. The signaling messages include at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

[0236] As an optional implementation, the processor 1000 is also configured to execute:

[0237] Based on PRACH resource parameters and target SSB beams, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beams are determined. The target SSB beam is the SSB beam whose signal in the received SSB beams meets the preset conditions.

[0238] Initiate a random access process using the target RO resource.

[0239] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

[0240] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes an identifier of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold;

[0241] Processor 1000 is specifically configured to execute:

[0242] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0243] Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0244] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than a preset load threshold.

[0245] Processor 1000 is specifically configured to execute:

[0246] When determining that the identifier of the target SSB beam belongs to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the first resource association parameter; or

[0247] When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam does not belong to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the second resource association parameter.

[0248] As an optional implementation, the signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load exceeds a preset load threshold;

[0249] Processor 1000 is specifically configured to execute:

[0250] Based on the index number and target SSB beam number contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter; or

[0251] Based on the index number and the target SSB beam number contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to a preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

[0252] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams;

[0253] Processor 1000 is specifically configured to execute:

[0254] Determine the target group to which the target SSB beam belongs;

[0255] Based on the number of RO resources associated with the target group, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0256] As an optional implementation, the PRACH resource parameters include: at least two PRACH resources with different periods;

[0257] Processor 1000 is specifically configured to execute:

[0258] Overlay RO resources within the SSB cycle using PRACH resources from at least two cycles.

[0259] Based on the RO resources of each SSB period after superposition, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

[0260] As an optional implementation, the signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a SSB cycle to associate with the RO resources within that cycle.

[0261] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of this application provide a computer storage medium, which includes computer program code. When the computer program code is executed on a computer, it causes the computer to perform any of the resource allocation methods discussed above. Since the principle by which the computer storage medium solves the problem is similar to that of the resource allocation method, the implementation of the computer storage medium can be referred to the implementation of the method, and repeated details will not be elaborated further.

[0262] In specific implementation, computer storage media can include: Universal Serial Bus Flash Drive (USB), portable hard drive, Read-Only Memory (ROM), Random Access Memory (RAM), magnetic disk or optical disk, and other storage media that can store program code.

[0263] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a computer program product, which includes computer program code. When the computer program code is run on a computer, it causes the computer to execute any of the resource allocation methods discussed above. Since the principle by which the above-described computer program product solves the problem is similar to that of the resource allocation method, the implementation of the above-described computer program product can be referred to the implementation of the method, and repeated details will not be described again.

[0264] Computer program products may employ any combination of one or more readable media. A readable medium may be a readable signal medium or a readable storage medium. A readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of readable storage media include: electrical connections having one or more wires, portable disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0265] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage and optical storage) containing computer-usable program code.

[0266] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions specified in one or more flowchart illustrations and / or one or more block diagrams.

[0267] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including an instruction device that implements the functions specified in one or more flowcharts and / or one or more block diagrams.

[0268] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process, such that the instructions, which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus, provide steps for implementing the functions specified in one or more flowcharts and / or one or more block diagrams.

[0269] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A resource allocation method, the method comprising: Send the synchronization signal block (SSB) beam to the serving cell; Broadcast a signaling message to the serving cell, the signaling message including at least PRACH resource parameters for indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The signaling message also includes at least one of the following: Identifier of SSB beams whose load exceeds the preset load threshold; A beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than the preset load threshold; The index number of the SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein, The signaling message is also used to instruct the SSB within a cycle to associate the RO resource within that cycle.

7. A resource allocation method, the method comprising: Receive the SSB beam transmitted by the base station; The base station broadcasts a signaling message, which includes at least a PRACH resource parameter indicating the RO resources associated with each SSB beam, wherein the number of RO resources associated with the first SSB beam and the second SSB beam is different.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The method further includes: Based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined. The target SSB beam is the SSB beam whose signal in the received SSB beam meets the preset conditions. Initiate a random access process using the target RO resource.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein, The PRACH resource parameters include: a first resource association parameter and / or a second resource association parameter, wherein the first resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load greater than a preset load threshold, the second resource association parameter is configured for SSB beams with a load less than or equal to the preset load threshold, and the number of RO resources associated with the first resource association parameter is greater than the number of RO resources associated with the second resource association parameter.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein, The signaling message also includes an identifier for an SSB beam whose load exceeds the preset load threshold; The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam includes: Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter. or Based on the SSB beam identifier contained in the signaling message, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

11. The method according to claim 9, wherein, The signaling message also includes a beam identifier set, which includes identifiers of SSB beams whose load is greater than the preset load threshold; The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam includes: When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam belongs to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the first resource association parameter. or When it is determined that the identifier of the target SSB beam does not belong to the beam identifier set, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined based on the second resource association parameter.

12. The method according to claim 9, wherein, The signaling message also includes the index number of the SSB beam whose load is greater than the preset load threshold; The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam includes: Based on the index number contained in the signaling message and the number of the target SSB beam, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is greater than the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the first resource association parameter. or Based on the index number contained in the signaling message and the number of the target SSB beam, when it is determined that the load of the target SSB beam is less than or equal to the preset load threshold, the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam is determined according to the second resource association parameter.

13. The method according to claim 8, wherein, The PRACH resource parameters include: the grouping of SSB beams and the number of RO resources associated with each group of SSB beams; The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam includes: Determine the target group to which the target SSB beam belongs; Based on the number of RO resources associated with the target group, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

14. The method according to claim 8, wherein, The PRACH resource parameters include: at least two periods of PRACH resources; The step of determining the target RO resource associated with the target SSB beam based on the PRACH resource parameters and the target SSB beam includes: The PRACH resources of the at least two cycles are superimposed with RO resources within the SSB cycle; Based on the RO resources of each SSB period after superposition, the target RO resources associated with the target SSB beam are determined.

15. A resource allocation device comprising a processor and a memory, the memory being configured to store a program executable by the processor, the processor being configured to read the program from the memory and perform the steps of the method of any one of claims 1-14.

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