Abstract: A method performed by a first network node in a radio access network is provided. The method includes determining to initiate a procedure with a first set of at least one neighboring network node. The method further includes, responsive to the determining, sending to the first set of at least one neighboring network node a first message including timing accuracy information for at least one synchronization source of the first network node on at least one of a per cell basis, a per network node basis, or a per neighboring network node for a cell served by the first network node.

Abstract: A method performed by a system (120) for determining a position of a device (140) connected to a communication network (100) is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining a geographical area for the device based on a first position-estimation service, obtaining information on luminosity on the device over a time period, and determining a second position estimation for the device (140) based on the geographical area and on the information on luminosity, by comparing the information on luminosity over the time period to a 3D model of the geographical area, the 3D model comprising models of 3D objects of the geographical area and a model of sunlight shining onto the models of the 3D objects over the time period. Disclosed is further a corresponding system and a position-determining method performed by a communication device.

Abstract: A communication network can include first network node and a second network node. One of the first network node and the second network node can be a master node, MN, and the other of the one of the first network node and the second network node can be a secondary node, SN. The first network node can communicate measurement gap configuration information with the second network node. The measurement gap configuration information comprises at least one of: an indication of a set of candidate measurement gap configurations; and an indication of a selected candidate measurement gap configuration of the set of candidate measurement gap configurations selected by the SN. Responsive to communicating the measurement gap configuration information, the first network node can communicate with a communication device using a measurement gap configuration based on the measurement gap configuration information.

Abstract: A method of operating a network node may be provided. A message may be sent from a first portion of the network node for configuring a time difference between an absolute time reference in the network node and a system frame offset for a served cell of the network node. An acknowledgement message from a second portion of the network node may acknowledge inclusion of the time difference in cell configuration data for the served cell. A further method of operating a network node may be provided. A message may be sent form the network node to a neighboring network node providing a time difference between a network time reference and a system frame offset for a cell in. An acknowledgement message may be received from the neighboring network node acknowledging inclusion of the time difference in cell configuration data for the served cell.

Abstract: A method of a wireless communication device of acquiring position information. The method comprises transmitting, to a service-providing node, a request for service, receiving, from the service-providing node, a request for information indicating the position of the wireless communication device, receiving, from a network node, information indicating a position of the wireless communication device, the information having been provided with an indication of authenticity by the network node, and transmitting, to the service-providing node, the position information having been provided with an indication of authenticity.

Abstract: A method performed by a first network node in a radio access network is provided. The method includes determining to initiate a procedure with a first set of at least one neighboring network node. The method further includes, responsive to the determining, sending to the first set of at least one neighboring network node a first message including timing accuracy information for at least one synchronization source of the first network node on at least one of a per cell basis, a per network node basis, or a per neighboring network node for a cell served by the first network node.

Abstract: A method of a wireless communication device of acquiring position information. The method comprises transmitting, to a service-providing node, a request for service, receiving, from the service-providing node, a request for information indicating the position of the wireless communication device, receiving, from a network node, information indicating a position of the wireless communication device, the information having been provided with an indication of authenticity by the network node, and transmitting, to the service-providing node, the position information having been provided with an indication of authenticity.

Abstract: A method performed by a network node for locating a User Equipment (UE) is provided. The network node, the at least one portable network node and UE operate in a wireless communication network. The network node configures (204) the at least one portable network node to broadcast reference signals. The broadcasted reference signals trigger the UE to subsequently measure and report the quality of the respective reference signals to the network node. The network node then receives (205) subsequent measurement reports from the UE. Each measurement report comprises a current quality value of the reference signals sent by the respective at least one portable network node.

Abstract: A method performed by a system (120) for determining a position of a device (140) connected to a communication network (100) is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining a geographical area for the device based on a first position-estimation service, obtaining information on luminosity on the device over a time period, and determining a second position estimation for the device (140) based on the geographical area and on the information on luminosity, by comparing the information on luminosity over the time period to a 3D model of the geographical area, the 3D model comprising models of 3D objects of the geographical area and a model of sunlight shining onto the models of the 3D objects over the time period. Disclosed is further a corresponding system and a position-determining method performed by a communication device.

Abstract: The proposed technology provides complementary methods and devices that enable a more efficient control of data communication in a Dual Connectivity Network. Disclosed is a method and a corresponding node and computer program for operating a Secondary Node, SN, in a wireless communication network during a dual connectivity connection where said SN and a Master Node, MN, provides services to at least one User Equipment. Also disclosed is a method and a corresponding node and computer program for operating a Master Node, MN, in a wireless communication network during a dual connectivity connection where said MN and a Secondary Node, SN, provide services to at least one User Equipment, UE.

Abstract: A method of operating a network node may be provided. A message may be sent from a first portion of the network node for configuring a time difference between an absolute time reference in the network node and a system frame offset for a served cell of the network node. An acknowledgement message from a second portion of the network node may acknowledge inclusion of the time difference in cell configuration data for the served cell. A further method of operating a network node may be provided. A message may be sent form the network node to a neighboring network node providing a time difference between a network time reference and a system frame offset for a cell in. An acknowledgement message may be received from the neighboring network node acknowledging inclusion of the time difference in cell configuration data for the served cell.

Abstract: A method performed by a radio access network node of a wireless communication network, for handling a wireless communication device capable of alternating between an idle state and an active state. The method comprises receiving packets related to a communication between the wireless communication device and an external node, and determining whether the packets are directed only from the external node towards the wireless communication device. If so, the node refrains from sending a paging notification to the device for a first time period including a first in time occurring active state of the device after the determination, but if not, the node sends the paging notification to the device at the first in time occurring active state.

Abstract: A method performed by a network node for locating a User Equipment (UE) is provided. The network node, the at least one portable network node and UE operate in a wireless communication network. The network node configures (204) the at least one portable network node to broadcast reference signals. The broadcasted reference signals trigger the UE to subsequently measure and report the quality of the respective reference signals to the network node. The network node then receives (205) subsequent measurement reports from the UE. Each measurement report comprises a current quality value of the reference signals sent by the respective at least one portable network node.

Abstract: A method of a wireless communication device of acquiring position information. The method comprises transmitting, to a service-providing node, a request for service, receiving, from the service-providing node, a request for information indicating the position of the wireless communication device, receiving, from a network node, information indicating a position of the wireless communication device, the information having been provided with an indication of authenticity by the network node, and transmitting, to the service-providing node, the position information having been provided with an indication of authenticity.

Abstract: A method performed by a radio access network node of a wireless communication network, for handling a wireless communication device capable of alternating between an idle state and an active state. The method comprises receiving packets related to a communication between the wireless communication device and an external node, and determining whether the packets are directed only from the external node towards the wireless communication device. If so, the node refrains from sending a paging notification to the device for a first time period including a first in time occurring active state of the device after the determination, but if not, the node sends the paging notification to the device at the first in time occurring active state.