Abstract: The present application provides an inductor structure, a circuit board and an electronic device. The inductor structure includes a magnetic core column and a wire. The magnetic core column includes a first part, a second part and a third part arranged sequentially along a first direction, the first part has a first side wall facing away from the second part, and the third part has a second side wall facing away from the second part. The wire is wound around the magnetic core column and is configured to be electrically connected to the circuit board.

Abstract: A method implemented by a first network node is provided. The method comprises: receiving a first multicast session release request from a second network node including an identifier of a multicast broadcast service, MBS, session; selecting terminal devices having joined the MBS session from terminal devices served by the first network node; and transmitting a first multicast session release response to the second network node. The present disclosure may enable NG-RAN to release radio resources at the first time when AF decides to release the multicast session so that the radio resources can be utilized in an efficient way.

Abstract: A method in a Multicast/Broadcast Session Management Function (MB-SMF), in which the method includes receiving, from an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), an identifier (ID) of a Next Generation-Radio Access Network (NG-RAN) and an indication of restart or failure of the NG-RAN.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are configured to: provide a tablespace comprising an original partition having a lower boundary L, an upper boundary U, a split percentage P, and a split ratio R; and in response to the original partition reaching a fullness of P, automatically split the original partition to a first progeny partition and a second progeny partition, wherein the first progeny partition has a lower boundary L1 that is the same as the lower boundary L of the original partition and an upper boundary U1 that is determined based on whether the insert is a sequential or random insert, and wherein the second progeny partition has an upper boundaries U2 that is the same as the upper boundary U of the original partition and a lower boundary L2 that is determined based on whether the insert is a sequential or random insert.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for multicast/broadcast service. The method which may be performed by a network entity comprises: receiving a message including area information from an application server. The area information indicates a service area related to a multicast/broadcast service session. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprises: determining a multicast/broadcast-session management function based at least in part on the area information.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for group message delivery. The method which may be performed by a user equipment comprises: obtaining meta data information of a group message from an application server. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprises: receiving a file from a multicast/broadcast service entity. The file may be transformed from the group message. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprises: transforming the file into the group message, according to the meta data information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for multicast/broadcast service (MBS). A method performed by a radio access network node comprises receiving a first request from a core network node in a first network. The first request comprises a multicast/broadcast service (MBS) session identifier (ID) and at least one associated session identifier. The at least one associated session ID is used to make an association for two or more broadcast MBS sessions of two or more networks. The method further comprises when a predefined number of user planes have been established for the two or more MBS sessions, skipping establishing a user plane of a first MBS session towards the first network. The method further comprises when the predefined number of user planes have not been established for the two or more MBS sessions, establishing the user plane of the first MBS session towards the first network.

Abstract: A method performed by a Radio Access Network, RAN, node, the method comprising, after a Multicast and Broadcast Services, MBS, session failure, sending (510, 601), to a first core network node, a first message indicating that the MBS session has failed, wherein the first message comprises an MBS session identifier, ID, (i.e., Temporary Mobile Group Identity, TMGI) for the failed MBS session and/or a cause code for the MBS session failure.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing adaptive service areas for multicast session continuity. Embodiments of a method performed by a radio access node in a Radio Access Network (RAN) are disclosed. Such embodiments introduce mobility of User Equipments (UEs) participating in a multicast/broadcast service, which is managed by the RAN. This means that the broadcast area will dynamically adapt as participating UEs move and/or radio conditions change.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for multicast/broadcast service (MBS). A method performed by a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving a paging message comprising a first multicast/broadcast service (MBS) session identifier (ID) from a radio access network node. The method further comprises transmitting a service request to the radio access network node in response to the paging message. The service request comprises the first MBS session ID and first information indicating an identifier (ID) of a first protocol data unit (PDU) session associated to a first MBS session identified by the first MBS session ID.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to network nodes, a RAN node, and methods for detecting a failure/restart of the RAN node and methods for restoring a multicast session. The method at an SMF for detecting a failure and/or restart of a RAN node that serves one or more UEs for a multicast session comprises: receiving, from a network node, a message indicating a failure and/or restart of the RAN node.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing gypsum board as well as the resulting gypsum board. The method comprises providing a gypsum slurry with a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. As a result, the gypsum board includes gypsum and a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. The gypsum board exhibits an area shrinkage of less than 20%.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for multicast/broadcast service (MBS). A method performed by at a session management function (SMF) comprises receiving a session activation notification comprising a temporary mobile group identity (TMGI) from a multicast/broadcast session management function (MB-SMF). The method further comprises finding at least one user equipment (UE) that joined a MBS session identified by the TMGI. The method further comprises sending a MBS session notification request to an access and mobility function (AMF). The MBS session notification request includes a list of the at least one UE, respective identifier of respective protocol data unit (PDU) session associated to the MBS session of the at least one UE and the TMGI.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for multicast/broadcast service (MBS). A method performed by a session management function (SMF) comprises receiving a multicast session release request comprising an identifier of a multicast/broadcast service (MBS) session from a multicast/broadcast session management function (MB-SMF). The method further comprises checking at least one joined user equipment (UE) in the MBS session. The method further comprises avoiding triggering message to an Access and Mobility management Function (AMF) for one or more UEs without activated UP. The method further comprises marking the one or more UEs without activated UP as to be informed of a release of the MBS session.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for control of multicast broadcast service (MBS) are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a session management function (SMF) sends, to a user plane function (UPF), a first request for modifying a packet forwarding control protocol (PFCP) session for a protocol data unit (PDU) session associated with an MBS session. The first request comprises an identification of the MBS session. The SMF receives, from the UPF, a first response to the first request.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing gypsum board as well as the resulting gypsum board. The method comprises providing a gypsum slurry with a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. As a result, the gypsum board includes gypsum and a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. The gypsum board exhibits an area shrinkage of less than 10%.

Abstract: A method performed by a first core network entity. The method comprises receiving a first user plane release request message from a radio access network entity or a second core network entity. The first user plane release request message comprises a request for a downlink tunnel associated with unicast of user plane data for one or more wireless devices in a multicast or broadcast session to be released. The method further comprises sending a second user plane release request message to a third core network entity. The second user plane release request message comprises a request for the downlink tunnel associated with unicast of user plane data for one or more wireless devices in a multicast or broadcast session to be released.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gypsum panel and a method of making such gypsum panel. For instance, the gypsum panel comprises a gypsum core and a first facing material and a second facing material sandwiching the gypsum core. The gypsum core includes gypsum, a thermal insulation additive, and a shrinkage reduction additive. The gypsum core includes 3 wt. % or less of vermiculite based on the weight of the gypsum in the gypsum core. The gypsum panel passes ASTM E119-20.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for 5MBS nation-wide services. According to an embodiment, a method implemented at a Multicast Broadcast Service Function, MBSF, comprises: receiving a first request to allocate a Multicast Broadcast Service, MBS, session identifier, ID, for an MBS session from an Application Function, AF; allocating the MBS session ID for the MBS session and selecting at least one Multicast Broadcast—Session Management Function, MB-SMF, based on the first request; providing the allocated MBS session ID to the at least one MB-SMF; and sending the allocated MBS session ID to the AF.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to wireless communication technology. More particularly, the present application relates to a method and an apparatus for providing Multicast Broadcast (MB) service in a local service area. The present application also relates to computer program product adapted for the same purpose. The present application also relates to a terminal device adapted to cooperate with the apparatus for providing MB service in a local service area.