Abstract: A method for performing a capability exchange with a network device by a user equipment (UE) terminal includes receiving a message from the network device, wherein the message comprises network vendor information for identifying a manufacturer of the network device; updating a capability configuration of the UE terminal based on the message; transmitting an update notification message to the network device to trigger a capability exchange procedure; and during the capability exchange procedure, transmitting capability report information to the network device. The capability report information includes the updated capability configuration and at least a portion of UE terminal vendor information for identifying a chipset manufacturer of the UE terminal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for providing UE EPS capability information and receiving non-access stratum (NAS) security algorithm information for an interworking procedure in the 5GS network. In one novel aspect, the UE provides the UE EPS capability information in cleartext before the security mode procedure, and the NAS security algorithm information is included in a security mode command message during the security mode procedure. In one embodiment, the UE EPS capability information is an S1 mode indicator or the 5GMM capability information including the Si mode indicator. In another novel aspect, the network provides the NAS security algorithm information before interworking procedure from 5GS to LTE. In one embodiment, the network provides the NAS security algorithm information in the Registration Accept message. In another embodiment, the network provides the NAS security algorithm information in handover procedure from the 5GS to LTE.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for providing UE EPS capability information and receiving non-access stratum (NAS) security algorithm information for an interworking procedure in the 5GS network. In one novel aspect, the UE provides the UE EPS capability information in cleartext before the security mode procedure, and the NAS security algorithm information is included in a security mode command message during the security mode procedure. In one embodiment, the UE EPS capability information is an S1 mode indicator or the 5GMM capability information including the Si mode indicator. In another novel aspect, the network provides the NAS security algorithm information before interworking procedure from 5GS to LTE. In one embodiment, the network provides the NAS security algorithm information in the Registration Accept message. In another embodiment, the network provides the NAS security algorithm information in handover procedure from the 5GS to LTE.

Abstract: To facilitate LWA PDCP setting/scheduling, a method of providing dynamic PDCP status report polling is proposed. To enhance scheduling efficiency, the transmitter (can be eNB from DL or UE for UL) can dynamically poll PDCP status report for LWA behavior. The polling can be done by a standalone PDCP control PDU or use reserved bit in PDCP data PDU. The triggering condition for PDCP status polling includes: PDCP without poll time exceeds a first threshold, PDCP without poll bytes exceeds a second threshold, PDCP without poll PDU numbers exceeds a third threshold, a data buffer is empty, and when LWA is deactivated.

Abstract: A mobile communication device including a wireless transceiver and a wireless transceiver is provided. The wireless transceiver performs wireless transmission and reception to and from a first service network and a second service network. The controller uses a first subscriber identity card to establish one or more first radio bearers with the first service network via the wireless transceiver, uses a second subscriber identity card to set up an Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) tunnel with an evolved Packet Data Gateway (ePDG) of the second service network via the first radio bearers, and uses the second subscriber identity card to register an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) service with the second service network via the IPsec tunnel.

Abstract: A mobile communication device including a wireless transceiver and a wireless transceiver is provided. The wireless transceiver performs wireless transmission and reception to and from a first service network and a second service network. The controller uses a first subscriber identity card to establish one or more first radio bearers with the first service network via the wireless transceiver, uses a second subscriber identity card to set up an Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) tunnel with an evolved Packet Data Gateway (ePDG) of the second service network via the first radio bearers, and uses the second subscriber identity card to register an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) service with the second service network via the IPsec tunnel.

Abstract: A mobile communication device including a wireless transceiver and a wireless transceiver is provided. The wireless transceiver performs wireless transmission and reception to and from a first service network and a second service network. The controller uses a first subscriber identity card to establish one or more first radio bearers with the first service network via the wireless transceiver, uses a second subscriber identity card to set up an Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) tunnel with an evolved Packet Data Gateway (ePDG) of the second service network via the first radio bearers, and uses the second subscriber identity card to register an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) service with the second service network via the IPsec tunnel.

Abstract: A communications apparatus includes a radio transceiver and a processor. The radio transceiver is configured for transmitting or receiving wireless radio frequency signals to or from a peer device. The processor determines whether re-synchronization in a communication mode with the peer device is required according to a determination rule. When the re-synchronization is required, the processor transmits a message to the peer device via the radio transceiver to trigger a re-synchronization procedure. The processor determines whether the re-synchronization is required in a connected mode.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for setting up a call for a user equipment. The method includes receiving, by the user equipment, a measurement configuration message that specifies a set of measurement events corresponding to poor signal quality between the user equipment and a packet-switched network, and sending, by the user equipment, a measurement report when one of the set of measurement events occurs while performing a first call setup process for setting up the call using the packet-switched network. The method also includes terminating the first call setup process after sending the measurement report that indicates poor signal quality between the user equipment and the packet-switched network, and sending, by the user equipment, a service request to begin a second call setup process for setting up the call for the user equipment using a circuit-switched network after terminating the first call setup process.

Abstract: To facilitate LWA PDCP setting/scheduling, a method of providing dynamic PDCP status report polling is proposed. To enhance scheduling efficiency, the transmitter (can be eNB from DL or UE for UL) can dynamically poll PDCP status report for LWA behavior. The polling can be done by a standalone PDCP control PDU or use reserved bit in PDCP data PDU. The triggering condition for PDCP status polling includes: PDCP without poll time exceeds a first threshold, PDCP without poll bytes exceeds a second threshold, PDCP without poll PDU numbers exceeds a third threshold, a data buffer is empty, and when LWA is deactivated.

Abstract: To facilitate LWA PDCP setting/scheduling, a method of providing dynamic PDCP status report polling is proposed. To enhance scheduling efficiency, the transmitter (can be eNB from DL or UE for UL) can dynamically poll PDCP status report for LWA behavior. The polling can be done by a standalone PDCP control PDU or use reserved bit in PDCP data PDU. The triggering condition for PDCP status polling includes: PDCP without poll time exceeds a first threshold, PDCP without poll bytes exceeds a second threshold, PDCP without poll PDU numbers exceeds a third threshold, a data buffer is empty, and when LWA is deactivated.

Abstract: A user equipment and a circuit-switched fallback method thereof are provided. An initial base station sends a radio resource control connection release message containing the redirection frequency list to the UE. The redirection frequency list includes at least one redirection frequency. The UE determines a priority of the at least one redirection frequency according to a current registered LAI, a learning database and a piece of signal reference information of the redirection frequency list. Accordingly, the UE executes a circuit switch fallback procedure according to the priority of the at least one redirection frequency.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for setting up a call for a user equipment. The method includes receiving, by the user equipment, a measurement configuration message that specifies a set of measurement events corresponding to poor signal quality between the user equipment and a packet-switched network, and sending, by the user equipment, a measurement report when one of the set of measurement events occurs while performing a first call setup process for setting up the call using the packet-switched network. The method also includes terminating the first call setup process after sending the measurement report that indicates poor signal quality between the user equipment and the packet-switched network, and sending, by the user equipment, a service request to begin a second call setup process for setting up the call for the user equipment using a circuit-switched network after terminating the first call setup process.

Abstract: Various solutions for improving data throughput with respect to a multiple subscriber identity module (SIM) user equipment (UE) in mobile communications are described. The UE may perform data transmission associated with a first SIM. The UE may determine whether to suspend a recovery procedure associated with a second SIM according to a condition. The UE may suspend the recovery procedure associated with the second SIM in an event that the condition is satisfied. The UE may further resume the recovery procedure associated with the second SIM when the first SIM enters an idle mode.

Abstract: A mobile communication device including a wireless transceiver and a controller is provided. The wireless transceiver performs wireless transmission and reception to and from a service network. The controller operates in a connected mode with a connection to the service network, and determines whether there is no active data traffic in a first period of time when operating in the connected mode. In response to there being no active data traffic in the first period of time, the controller performs a local release of the connection or sends a measurement report to trigger the service network to release the connection.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for setting up a call for a user equipment. The method includes receiving, by the user equipment, a measurement configuration message that specifies a set of measurement events corresponding to poor signal quality between the user equipment and a packet-switched network, and sending, by the user equipment, a measurement report when one of the set of measurement events occurs while performing a first call setup process for setting up the call using the packet-switched network. The method also includes terminating the first call setup process after sending the measurement report that indicates poor signal quality between the user equipment and the packet-switched network, and sending, by the user equipment, a service request to begin a second call setup process for setting up the call for the user equipment using a circuit-switched network after terminating the first call setup process.

Abstract: A communications device and method for a carrier search are provided. The communication apparatus includes an RF signal processing device, a processor, and a memory device. The RF signal processing device receives a plurality of main system information and extra system information broadcasted by service networks. The processor is configured to check whether the extra system information corresponding to a second cell has been broadcasted by a detected network when a first center frequency of a first cell corresponding to a target radio access technology has been searched, and search a second center frequency of the second cell according to the extra system information corresponding to the second cell. All or a port of carriers are skipped according to the extra system information corresponding to the second cell. The memory device stores the main and extra system information received from detected service networks.

Abstract: Concepts and examples pertaining to mitigation of coexistence interference and concurrent operations of different RF technologies are described. A processor of a network node receives a message from a user equipment (UE) using a first radio access technology (RAT). The message includes one or more information fields indicating one or more of following pieces of information regarding in-device coexistence interference experienced by the UE: an affected carrier and a range of each of one or more other RATs different from the first RAT including at least a second RAT, a suggested transmit or receive power of the UE in a first communication cell of the first RAT, and a suggested receive power of the UE in a second communication cell of the second RAT. In response to receiving the message, the processor adjusts one or more aspects of either or both of the first and the second communication cells.

Abstract: A user equipment and a circuit-switched fallback method thereof are provided. An initial base station sends a radio resource control connection release message containing the redirection frequency list to the UE. The redirection frequency list includes at least one redirection frequency. The UE determines a priority of the at least one redirection frequency according to a current registered LAI, a learning database and a piece of signal reference information of the redirection frequency list. Accordingly, the UE executes a circuit switch fallback procedure according to the priority of the at least one redirection frequency.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses pertaining to random access probing enhancement during state mismatch between a communication apparatus and a network apparatus may involve the communication apparatus determining whether a state mismatch exists between the communication apparatus and a network apparatus. The communication apparatus may also conduct a probing procedure responsive to a determination that the state mismatch exists. The network apparatus may transmit a value representative of a timer duration to the communication apparatus. The network apparatus may also participate in the probing procedure with the communication apparatus.