Cellular Sensing Requests for Non-UE Target Object Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cellular networks lack the capability to sense specific target objects distinct from terminal devices, such as livestock or a ball, due to the absence of appropriate sensing functionalities.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a sensing request method and apparatus that enables a first network element to sense target objects by carrying their object features in a sensing request, involving a first network element, a first node, and a second network element to identify and acquire sensing data of these objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cellular networks are used only for wireless data transmission and communication, then the network function is simple and well-defined, but the capability to sense specific target objects is not supported
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the cellular network's functionality to perform multiple roles: both traditional wireless communication and environmental sensing. The network elements (base stations, core network) are configured to handle sensing requests, process sensing data, and provide sensing services alongside communication services, making the network universal in its capabilities
2Measurement precision
If sensing functionality is added to support specific target objects, then the sensing capability is improved, but the network complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an application function (AF) as an intermediary that manages sensing services. The AF receives sensing requests from external entities, formulates appropriate sensing parameters, and coordinates with network elements to execute sensing operations. This intermediary layer simplifies the complexity by centralizing the sensing management logic
3Productivity
If wireless electromagnetic wave signals are used for both communication and sensing, then the resource utilization is improved, but the interference between communication and sensing functions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless resource usage into communication resources and sensing resources. Different time slots, frequency bands, or spatial resources are allocated for sensing operations versus communication operations. This segmentation allows both functions to operate simultaneously with minimal interference while maximizing overall resource utilization
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the sensing of target objects not bound to a UE by utilizing wireless electromagnetic wave signals for environmental sensing, including gesture recognition, respiration monitoring, and terminal movement speed detection, enhancing the capabilities of future cellular networks.
Implementation Method 1
Wireless electromagnetic wave signals used in the cellular network also have environmental sensing capabilities
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AI summary
The present application relates to the technical field of communications. Disclosed are a sensing request method and apparatus, and a device and a storage medium. The method is executed by a first network element used for sensing a service. The method comprises: receiving a sensing request, wherein the sensing request at least carries object features of a target object, and the sensing request is used for making a request to carry out sensing on the target object.