Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, entities, and computer readable media for non-3GPP access authentication. The method (1600) at a protocol translation entity includes: receiving (S1601), from a Non-3GPP access point, an authentication request message of a first protocol type for a UE that includes an identity of the UE; translating (S1603) the authentication request message of the first protocol type to a corresponding authentication request message of a second protocol type; and transmitting (S1605), to an entity for authentication, the corresponding authentication request message of a second protocol type that includes the identity of the UE.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mobility between different communication systems are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a session management function (SMF) sends, to a service provider, a request for registering information related to the SMF to the service provider. The information related to the SMF comprises information indicating or derived from an Internet protocol (IP) address of a packet data network (PDN) gateway (PGW) control plane (PGW-C) that is combined together with the SMF. The SMF receives, from the service provider, a response to the request.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to populating the information related to redundancy. In some embodiments, there proposes a method (400) performed by a first network function (201). The method (400) may comprise the step of transmitting (S401), to a second network function (202), a first message including a first parameter indicating no-redundancy to indicate that a first context is exclusively bound to a specific Network Function (NF) service instance within the first network function (201). The specific NF service instance may be identified in a binding indication included in the first message. The embodiments herein may allow the NF service instance to indicate the resource is exclusively bound to this NF service instance, there is no redundancy for the concerning resource.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods (200, 300), network nodes (500, 600, 700, 800), and computer readable media for network node reselection for a context related to a service. The method (200) at a first network node includes: determining (S201) to reselect a third network node that can provide a service for a context that was provided by the second network node: and transmitting (S203) a request message for the context to the third network node, the request message comprising property information about the request message.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for EPS PDN connection context information update. A method performed by a first session management function (SMF), wherein the first SMF is a home SMF or an anchor SMF, the method includes determining Evolved Packet System (EPS) Packet Data Network (PDN) connection context information of a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session is changed. The method further includes sending updated EPS PDN connection context information of the PDU session to a second SMF, wherein the second SMF is a visited SMF or an intermediate SMF. The PDU session is currently served by the first SMF and the second SMF.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for populating alternative PGW-C/SMF information. A performed by an access and mobility management function (AMF) in a first telecommunication system may include receiving alternative packet data network gateway control plane/Session Management Function (PGW-C/SMF) information from a first PGW-C/SMF or a second SMF. The method may further include sending the alternative PGW-C/SMF information to a mobility management entity, MME in a second telecommunication system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for processing SMF set mismatch. A method performed by an access and mobility function (AMF) may comprise obtaining third information about whether a resource is exclusively bound to a specific service instance in a first session management function (SMF). The method further may comprise obtaining fourth information about whether a second SMF supports a reselection of an alternative first SMF instance within an SMF set of the first SMF. The method further may comprise detecting that the first SMF is failed. The method further may comprise reselecting an alternative service instance within the SMF set of the first SMF based on the third information and the fourth information.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method performed by a network function consumer, NFC. The method comprises sending (701) a request (401) to a network function producer, NFP, wherein the request (401) is for context information for a first wireless device, and wherein the request (401) comprises one or more filter values identifying a subset of context information for the first wireless device required by the NFC. The subset of context information for the first wireless device required by the NF consumer is related to specific Protocol Data Unit, PDU, sessions.

Abstract: A method in a first Network Function (NF). The method includes: transmitting, to a second NF, a message containing a first binding indication associated with a context hosted by the first NF, the message or the first binding indication containing a parameter identifying a group of contexts.

Abstract: A method performed by a PGW for handling a UEs access to an EPC service via a non-3GPP access network. During a request for connecting the UE to the non-3GPP access network, the PGW receives identity information which indicates an identity of an AAA node from a non-3GPP access gateway. The PGW selects the AAA node which was indicated in the received identity information. The PGW transmits, to the selected AAA node, a request message for the UE. The request message is a request for authorization of the UE to access the EPC service via the non-3GPP access network.

Abstract: A method of processing an incoming service request, by a Network Function, NF, service producer in a Service Based Architecture, SBA, based telecommunication network, wherein said NF service producer is arranged to provide services in corresponding service instances, said method comprising the steps of receiving, by said NF service producer, from an NF service consumer, a service request for a service provided by an NF service instance of said NF service producer, transmitting, by said NF service producer, to said NF service consumer, a congestion error indicating that there is an error upon detecting a congestion error with said NF service instance.

Abstract: A method in a first Network Function (NF). The method includes: transmitting, to a second NF, a message containing a first binding indication associated with a context hosted by the first NF, the message or the first binding indication containing a parameter identifying a group of contexts.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, entities, and computer readable media for non-3GPP access authentication. The method (1600) at a protocol translation entity includes: receiving (S1601), from a Non-3GPP access point, an authentication request message of a first protocol type for a UE that includes an identity of the UE; translating (S1603) the authentication request message of the first protocol type to a corresponding authentication request message of a second protocol type; and transmitting (S1605), to an entity for authentication, the corresponding authentication request message of a second protocol type that includes the identity of the UE.

Abstract: A Voice Over Wifi (VoWifi) split Protocol Data Unit (PDU) Session handover is provided. In embodiments described herein, a VoWiFi session is established via a Non-3GPP N3IWF over a 5G Core, and a handover to 3GPP access through the 5G System is initiated. During handover and based on local configuration, the Packet Data Network Gateway-Control Plane (PGW-C) and Session Management Function (SMF) (PGW-C+SMF) accepts the PDU Session transfer towards the User Equipment (UE) and Next Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN) by means of setting up only the Quality of Service (QoS) Flow associated with a default QoS Rule. The PGW-C+SMF initiates set up of the QoS Flow for Internet Protocol (IP) Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) voice using the PDU Session Modification procedure after the NG-RAN successfully allocates resources for the transferred PDU Session and the confirmation has reached the PGW-C+SMF.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mobility between different communication systems are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a session management function (SMF) sends, to a service provider, a request for registering information related to the SMF to the service provider. The information related to the SMF comprises information indicating or derived from an Internet protocol (IP) address of a packet data network (PDN) gateway (PGW) control plane (PGW-C) that is combined together with the SMF. The SMF receives, from the service provider, a response to the request.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatus for information synchronization. A method at a data management node comprises receiving a first message including an identity of a first gateway from the first gateway. The first gateway serves a session of a terminal device. The terminal device accesses to a network from a second gateway. The method further comprises sending a second message including the identity of the first gateway to an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server. The first message further includes a first indication that the terminal device accesses to the network from the second gateway.

Abstract: A punching bag training system has a monitoring device, a group display, and training stations. Each training station has a station computing device, a punching bag, a punching sensor, and a training station identifier. The punching sensor has a punching sensor transmitter. The punching sensor is configured to wirelessly transmit punching sensor data utilizing the punching sensor transmitter. The punching sensor data may contain punch count, punch power, power punch, punch direction, and combinations thereof. The station computing device is configured to receive the punching sensor data.

Abstract: A method performed by a PGW for handling a UEs access to an EPC service via a non-3GPP access network. During a request for connecting the UE to the non-3GPP access network, the PGW receives identity information which indicates an identity of an AAA node from a non-3GPP access gateway. The PGW selects the AAA node which was indicated in the received identity information. The PGW transmits, to the selected AAA node, a request message for the UE. The request message is a request for authorization of the UE to access the EPC service via the non-3GPP access network.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a PGW (108) for handling a UEs (101) access to an EPC service via a non-3GPP access network (103). During a request for connecting the UE (101) to the non-3GPP access network (103), the PGW (108) receives identity information which indicates an identity of an AAA node (710) from a non-3GPP access gateway (705). The PGW (108) selects the AAA node (710) which was indicated in the received identity information. The PGW (108) transmits, to the selected AAA node (710), a request message for the UE (101). The request message is a request for authorization of the UE (101) to access the EPC service via the non-3GPP access network (103).

Abstract: A method performed in a mobility management node includes the mobility management node receiving a first Packet Data Network (PDN) activation request from a wireless local area network (WLAN) access gateway, the first PDN activation request specifying an access point name (APN) and a tunnel endpoint identifier (TEID) parameter for identifying the WLAN access gateway, the WLAN access gateway connected to a user equipment (UE). The method further includes in response to receiving the PDN activation request, the mobility management node (i) selecting a Packet Data Network Gateway (PGW) based on the specified APN, (ii) generating a second PDN activation session request that includes the TEID parameter for identifying the WLAN access gateway, (iii) selecting a serving gateway (SGW), and (iv) forwarding the second PDN activation request to the selected SGW.