Abstract: A 5G Network Architecture uses virtualization and network slicing. The user equipment (UE) interacts with an underlay network that interacts with virtual network slices. The UE interacts with the underlay network (ULN) to establish a connection to a virtual network slice. Procedures are defined to assign a new slice instance to a UE (UE initiated and ULN initiated); to change a UE Profile (UE initiated and ULN Initiated); and to change a UE's assigned slice instance (ULN Initiated).

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems allow for bootstrapping of a machine-to-machine device. In an embodiment, a bootstrap erase architecture allows the machine-to-machine server to manage bootstrap erase policies, detect access network specific events, initiate a bootstrap erase based on these policies and events, and allow for machine-to-machine server handover. A device or gateway service capability layer (182) requests its network service capability layer to fetch data that the device or gateway previously stored on a different network service capability layer (196, 197). In an embodiment, when bootstrap erase is performed because the network service capability layer can no longer provide service to the device or gateway, the network service capability layer may recommend other NSCLs to the device or gateway. In another embodiment, a bootstrap erase procedure may be modified so that temporary identifiers may be assigned for a next bootstrapping event.

Abstract: A relay device configured to communicate with a terminal device of the network and with a base station of the network. The relay device comprises transmitter circuitry, receiver circuitry and controller circuitry. The controller circuitry is configured in combination with at least the transmitter circuitry: to select a maximum transmission power to be used by the terminal device for communicating with the relay device, wherein the identified maximum transmission power is based on link information relating to one or both of the link between the relay device and the base station and the link between the relay device and the terminal; to notify the communication device of the selected maximum transmission power for the terminal to select an actual transmission power and to transmit signals to the relay device at a power that is no more than the maximum transmission power.

Abstract: An M2M/IoT resource directory entity may discover and register to other resource directory entities by including criteria attributes in discovery broadcasts and then processing link and metadata that may be included in responses. The resource directory with registrations to other resource directories may service a client request by selecting other resources directories to query based on the request or a query criteria contained therein, and then process link and metadata in responses from the other resource directory entities to aggregate a response to the client. Directory-to-directory registrations may be facilitated via using hierarchical parent-child resource directory identifiers, a peer-to-peer identifier regime, or a combination of the two. Observe notifications may include indicia registrations states, e.g., via change and delete response codes.

Abstract: A service layer entity may register to another service layer entity and proactively request to gain access to the local services hosted by the registrar entity. A registrar entity may accept a registree entity's registration request but only grant access of its partial services to the registree entity. If a registree entity does not need to proactively request the services within its registration request message, the registrar entity decides what services may be needed by the registree entity and grants access of those services to the registree entity.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices may be used for assigning names and bootstrapping of security credentials for Smart Objects inside a Digital Home environment. Methods, systems, and devices for identification and security bootstrapping of a smart object within a digital home environment may include automated assignment of a device level ID and security credential for each smart object in the home using a resource directory.

Abstract: As described herein, various nodes in a 3GPP network, including a user equipment (UE), can be used to insert metadata in uplink traffic so that the network and/or an (S)Gi-LAN can make traffic steering decisions based on the metadata. For example, the UE can insert metadata into its uplink traffic so that the services in the (S)Gi-LAN can be better leveraged. In one embodiment, network nodes are able to insert metadata that relates directly to the UE and that relates to the operating conditions of the network nodes that the UE is using to send uplink data, so that the services in the (S)Gi-LAN can be better leveraged.

Abstract: A modular and distributed architecture for data stream processing and analysis is described to incorporate data stream analytics capabilities, called Data Stream Analytics Service (DSAS) in the IoT/M2M service layer. Each service layer node hosting DSAS can be split into two independent modules, Stream Forwarder and Stream Analytics Engine. Stream Forwarder is a light weight processing modules that can be responsible for data preprocessing and routing. Stream Analytics Engine is responsible for performing actual analytics on the data stream. Separating the two functionalities enables the service layer nodes to efficiently distribute stream analytics tasks across multiple nodes.

Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) event objects can be tailored to specific device types and capabilities. An IoT event object can use a flexible definition of an event that can be reconfigured. An IoT event object allows for the ability to set different triggering conditions and priorities. Individual event definitions can be extended to create more complex events. A Notification Handler supports sending a request or command in response to an event that requires action.

Abstract: A method of allocating transmission resources in an OFDM wireless telecommunication system arranged to communicate data using a plurality of OFDM sub-carriers.

Abstract: Various examples generally relate to techniques of communicating using a security context of an encryption. Various examples specifically relate to performing negotiation of the security context.

Abstract: Layer 2 structures and procedures may be used for beam management in new radio networks. In a first example, a new radio layer 2 structure may be used to facilitate beam management at the medium access control sublayer. In a second example, new radio feedback mechanisms may be signaled between peer medium access control entities and used to assist with beam management. In a third example, new radio beam management procedures may include new radio beam training, new radio beam alignment, new radio beam tracking, or new radio beam configuration. In a fourth example, new radio connection control procedure may include new radio initial access or new radio mobility management.

Abstract: The present application at least describes a frame structure in new radio. The frame structure includes a self-contained transmission time interval. The transmission time interval includes a control information region including plural beams. The interval also includes a downlink transmission channel region including plural beams. The frame structure is configured for downlink control information to be swept through the time interval. The frame structure is also configured for an uplink or downlink grant resource subsequently to be swept through the time interval. The present application is also directed to a method for configuring user equipment.

Abstract: It is recognized herein that, in some cases, URLLC transmissions may preempt a scheduled eMBB transmission. Thus, in accordance with one embodiment, resources are allocated for URLLC data transmission in a manner that minimally impacts eMBB data transmissions. In an example code block groups are configured for efficient multi-bit A/N feedback. Multi-bit A/N methods are disclosed with and without explicit resource allocation. Various preemption mechanisms are also described herein including, for example, puncturing, dropping the tail end of a transport block, and increasing rate matching.

Abstract: A mobile communications system including at least one base station configured to communicate data to/from different types of terminal devices via respective of plural logically separate carriers of a wireless access interface; first and second terminal devices operable to respectively camp-on to first and second carriers of the carriers and to subsequently communicate data with the at least one base station via the first and second carriers. The first and second carriers support compatible synchronization signalling such that the first and second terminal devices synchronize with the first and second carriers to begin a camp-on procedure, and following synchronization with one of the first or second carriers to begin a camp-on procedure. The second terminal device is configured to determine whether or not to continue with the camp-on procedure based on an aspect of physical layer signalling associated with a control channel of the carrier with which it has synchronized.

Abstract: An M2M Service Layer is expanded to access the services of third parties and exchange data with these third parties. The M2M Service Layer is then able to act as a proxy between M2M Devices and the third party services. The M2M Service Layer is able to present a single/consistent interface, or API, to the M2M Device and hide the details of the third party service provider from the M2M Device.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a mobile core network including a non-transitory memory including instructions stored thereon for exposing a service to user equipment on the core network. The processor is operably coupled to the non-transitory memory and configured to execute the instruction of receiving a request from the user equipment for the service and a parameter for configuring the service. The processor is also configured to execute the instruction of determining the user equipment is authorized to access the service. The processor is further configured to execute the instruction of configuring the service on the core network based upon a 5G globally unique temporary identifier and subscriber permanent identity of the user equipment. The processor is yet even further configured to execute the instruction of sending a response to the user equipment based upon the configuring instruction.

Abstract: Multiple mobility sets are maintained for nodes of radio networks. The sets comprise information such as: transmit and receive point identities; cell identities; beam identities; frequency channels; channel bandwidth; and black lists. The sets may be defined at different levels, such as network and physical (PHY) level. A network mobility set, e.g., a new-radio (NR) mobility set may, be determined by the gNB, the cell, the UE, or another device. Multiple radio access network nodes and UEs may exchange mobility set information to achieve a distributed mobility solution. A UE may monitor its orientation relative to a TRP, e.g., via use of an onboard MEMS gyroscope, and alter its beamforming parameters in response to changes in orientation and/or changes in TRP connection strength. Cell selection and reselection for beam based networks may use Single Frequency Network (SFN) broadcast of initial access signals without beam sweeping.

Abstract: A method of operating a device (101, 102, 112) includes implementing (7001) a persistent allocation (281) of a plurality of first resources (251) to a first channel (261, 263) of a wireless link (114) supported by an access node (112); and temporarily overriding (7004) the persistent allocation (281) for a subset (251 A) of the plurality of first resources (251); and while overriding (7004): implementing (7005) a dedicated allocation (282) of a plurality of second resources (252) to a second channel (262) of the wireless link (114).

Abstract: Various issues with existing congestion and overload control mechanisms are recognized and described herein. Described herein, in accordance with various embodiments, are various mechanisms in which core networks, such as 3 GPP networks for example, and an M2M service layer can coordinate and share information to efficiently and intelligently manage each other's congestion and overload states.