Abstract: A method for transmitting in a communication network uplink data from an application module in a user terminal. The method includes: determining, by said user terminal, if a correspondence exists between an application module providing at least one uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting uplink packets in the communication network; and in response to a determination by said user terminal that the application module providing at least one uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting the uplink packet in the communication network, transmitting said at least one uplink packet from the user terminal to an entity for access to a user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.

Abstract: A method for transmitting in a communication network uplink data from an application module in a user terminal. The method includes: determining, by said user terminal, if a correspondence exists between an application module providing at least one uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting uplink packets in the communication network; and in response to a determination by said user terminal that the application module providing at least one uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting the uplink packet in the communication network, transmitting said at least one uplink packet from the user terminal to an entity for access to a user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.

Abstract: A method for transmitting in a communication network uplink data from an application module in a user terminal. The method includes: determining, by said user terminal, if a correspondence exists between an application module providing at least one uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting uplink packets in the communication network; and in response to a determination by said user terminal that the application module providing at least one uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting the uplink packet in the communication network, transmitting said at least one uplink packet from the user terminal to an entity for access to a user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.

Abstract: A method for transmitting downlink data from a mobile communication network to a mobile terminal. The method includes: transmitting, from a mobile terminal to a first network entity of the mobile communication network, a parameter indicating that the mobile terminal wishes to use signalling messages rather than a data transport channel for transmission of downlink data; and transmitting, from a second network entity of the mobile communication network to the mobile terminal, at least one signalling message in which downlink data received by a third network entity of the mobile communication network have been inserted.

Abstract: A method for managing a standby state of a mobile terminal in a data packet network. The method includes: upon opening a connectivity session for a mobile terminal, a mobility management entity of the network receives a list of areas, known as a “PRA list”, configured according to a given service and a location of the mobile terminal; when the mobile terminal switches from a “connected” mode to a “standby” mode, the mobile terminal receives the “PRA-list” of areas from the mobility management entity via a network access point; when the mobile terminal enters one of the areas included in the “PRA-list” of areas, it switches from the “standby” mode to the “connected” mode, and transmits a notification to the mobility management entity via a network access point.

Abstract: A method for managing, in a communication network, network traffic related to a mechanism for signaling the presence of a terminal in a plurality of presence-signaling areas. A mobility management entity receives, for each presence-signaling area of the plurality, an area identifier and a priority level for the area then stores, in a piece of subscriber context related to a subscriber of the terminal, the identifiers and priority levels received in association with an identifier of the terminal. When the load of the mobility management entity is higher than a predefined critical load threshold, the entity suspends the presence-signaling mechanism for the presence-signaling areas, referred to as non-monitored areas, of the plurality in which the priority level is lower than a transitional priority level.

Abstract: A method for transmitting in a communication network uplink data from an application module in a user terminal. The method includes: determining, by said user terminal, if a correspondence exists between an application module providing at least one uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting uplink packets in the communication network; and in response to a determination by said user terminal that the application module providing at least one uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting the uplink packet in the communication network, transmitting said at least one uplink packet from the user terminal to an entity for access to a user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.

Abstract: A method for transmitting downlink data from a mobile communication network to a mobile terminal. The method includes: transmitting, from a mobile terminal to a first network entity of the mobile communication network, a parameter indicating that the mobile terminal wishes to use signalling messages rather than a data transport channel for transmission of downlink data; and transmitting, from a second network entity of the mobile communication network to the mobile terminal, at least one signalling message in which downlink data received by a third network entity of the mobile communication network have been inserted.

Abstract: A method for transmitting in a communication network uplink data from an application module in a user terminal. The method includes: determining, by the user terminal, if a correspondence exists between an application module providing at least one uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting uplink packets in the communication network; and in response to a determination by the user terminal that the application module providing at least one uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting the uplink packet in the communication network, transmitting the at least one uplink packet from the user terminal to an entity for access to a user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data from a mobile communication network to a mobile terminal. The method includes: receiving, at a first network entity of the network, a request from the mobile terminal to associate with the network, the request containing a parameter indicating whether the mobile terminal wishes to use signalling messages or a data transport channel for transmission of downlink data; receiving downlink data for the mobile terminal at a second network entity of the network, which is able to transmit the downlink data to the mobile terminal by way of a data transport channel; and in response to at least the parameter indicating that signalling messages are to be used for the transmission of downlink data to the mobile terminal, inserting the downlink data into at least one signalling message and transmitting the at least one signalling message, from the first network entity to the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A method for managing, in a communication network, network traffic related to a mechanism for signaling the presence of a terminal in a plurality of presence-signaling areas. A mobility management entity receives, for each presence-signaling area of the plurality, an area identifier and a priority level for the area then stores, in a piece of subscriber context related to a subscriber of the terminal, the identifiers and priority levels received in association with an identifier of the terminal. When the load of the mobility management entity is higher than a predefined critical load threshold, the entity suspends the presence-signaling mechanism for the presence-signaling areas, referred to as non-monitored areas, of the plurality in which the priority level is lower than a transitional priority level.

Abstract: A method for transmitting in a communication network uplink data from an application module in a user terminal. The method includes: determining, by the user terminal, if a correspondence exists between an application module providing at least one uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting uplink packets in the communication network; and in response to a determination by the user terminal that the application module providing at least one uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation to be used for transmitting the uplink packet in the communication network, transmitting the at least one uplink packet from the user terminal to an entity for access to a user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data from a mobile communication network to a mobile terminal. The method includes: receiving, at a first network entity of the network, a request from the mobile terminal to associate with the network, the request containing a parameter indicating whether the mobile terminal wishes to use signalling messages or a data transport channel for transmission of downlink data; receiving downlink data for the mobile terminal at a second network entity of the network, which is able to transmit the downlink data to the mobile terminal by way of a data transport channel; and in response to at least the parameter indicating that signalling messages are to be used for the transmission of downlink data to the mobile terminal, inserting the downlink data into at least one signalling message and transmitting the at least one signalling message, from the first network entity to the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A method for selecting a network slice instantiation in a communication network for the transmission of uplink data from a user terminal. The method includes, subsequent to receipt of an uplink packet by a communication module of the user terminal, verification of a correspondence between this uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation able to transmit the uplink packet in the communication network and, when the uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation, transmission of the uplink packet to an entity for access to the user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data between a network node of a mobile communication network and a mobile terminal, implemented by the network node after receiving a data packet intended for the mobile terminal. The method includes: sending an alert message to the mobile terminal after receiving the data packet; receiving in response a service request from the mobile terminal; determining in accordance with a parameter received during a phase of attaching the mobile terminal to the network, a channel among a data transport channel and a signaling channel of the mobile network; when the data-transport channel is to be used, establishing a data-transport channel between the mobile terminal and the network node and transmitting the data packet via the data-transport channel; and when the signaling channel is to be used, inserting the data to be transmitted into a signaling message and transmitting the signaling message towards the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A technique is provided for communication between a client entity and a packet mode data network by way of a communication network implementing control and metering mechanisms. A method implemented by an entity for controlling rules includes the following acts: receiving from a rules application entity a request to open a control session relating to a communication session between a client entity and the data network; ordering this application entity to associate for the session with at least one application level message received from the client entity at least one information item relating to a resources control function, intended to be used by an application entity situated in the data network to implement a command of resources for this session.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data between a network node of a mobile communication network and a mobile terminal, implemented by the network node after receiving a data packet intended for the mobile terminal. The method includes: sending an alert message to the mobile terminal after receiving the data packet; receiving in response a service request from the mobile terminal; determining in accordance with a parameter received during a phase of attaching the mobile terminal to the network, a channel among a data transport channel and a signaling channel of the mobile network; when the data-transport channel is to be used, establishing a data-transport channel between the mobile terminal and the network node and transmitting the data packet via the data-transport channel; and when the signaling channel is to be used, inserting the data to be transmitted into a signaling message and transmitting the signaling message towards the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A method for managing a standby state of a mobile terminal in a data packet network. The method includes: upon opening a connectivity session for a mobile terminal, a mobility management entity of the network receives a list of areas, known as a “PRA list”, configured according to a given service and a location of the mobile terminal; when the mobile terminal switches from a “connected” mode to a “standby” mode, the mobile terminal receives the “PRA-list” of areas from the mobility management entity via a network access point; when the mobile terminal enters one of the areas included in the “PRA-list” of areas, it switches from the “standby” mode to the “connected” mode, and transmits a notification to the mobility management entity via a network access point.

Abstract: A method for establishing at least one control rule for a communication session between a packet communication network and a mobile terminal linked to a mobile network, referred to as a user session, which is carried by a connection between the mobile terminal and a gateway of the mobile network. The gateway is connected to the packet communication network, and a control session is carried by a connection between the gateway and a control entity of the mobile network. The method is implemented by the control entity.

Abstract: A method for selecting a network slice instantiation in a communication network for the transmission of uplink data from a user terminal. The method includes, subsequent to receipt of an uplink packet by a communication module of the user terminal, verification of a correspondence between this uplink packet and at least one rule designating a network slice instantiation able to transmit the uplink packet in the communication network and, when the uplink packet corresponds to a rule designating a network slice instantiation, transmission of the uplink packet to an entity for access to the user plane of the designated network slice instantiation.