Abstract: A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may be configured to send a discovery request to an edge enabler server (EES). The discovery request may include an indication of an application client (AC) at the WTRU, an indication of a group profile associated with the AC, and AC authorization credentials. The WTRU may also receive a discovery response message. The discovery response message may include information associated with an edge application server (EAS) for the AC, and an indication that the AC is authorized for a group session with the EAS. The WTRU may further provide the information associated with the EAS to the AC for communication with the EAS.

Abstract: A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may be configured to receive a group profile. The WTRU may send a provisioning request message to an Edge Configuration Server (ECS). The WTRU may further receive an indication of an Edge Enabler Server (EES) associated with the group profile from the ECS in response to the provisioning request message, and send a discovery request message to the EES. The WTRU may receive a discovery response message with information indicating one or more Edge Application Servers (EASs). Moreover, the WTRU may select an EAS based on the discovery response message, and send a provisioning request message to the EES.

Abstract: The WTRU may determine that it has a need to request a NAS network service and may generate an application layer NAS message that comprises the request. The WTRU may determine, based on configuration information, one or more network nodes configured to provide NAS network services. The WTRU may determine, based on analytics data and policy data, a first network node in the one or more network nodes to which the application layer NAS message may be sent. The WTRU may determine, based on the policy data, one or more parameters for sending the application layer NAS message to the first network node. The WTRU may determine an endpoint address associated with the first network node. The WTRU may send the application layer NAS message to the first network node using the endpoint address and the one or more parameters.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for discovery and selection of a Local Network Exposure Function (L-NEF) are described herein. A method of for registering with a Network Repository Function (NRF) performed by a L-NEF may include sending, to the NRF, a register registration message that includes a new NF network function (NF) profile, the new NF profile further including an identification of a Local Area Data Network (LADN), Service area information associated with the L-NEF, and a User Plane Function (UPF) Identifier (ID). The method may include receiving a registration response message from the NRF.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for service continuity for personal IoT network (PIN) elements (PINEs) are described. A first message is received from a PIN server, including context information containing an identifier for a PINE, an identifier for a session for the PINE with an application server, and an identifier for a first PIN gateway (PEGC) providing 3GPP network services to the PINE for the session. A second message is received from the first PEGC, which indicates loss of connectivity with the PINE and includes the identifier for the PINE and the context information. It is determined that the PINE is authorized to connect to a second PEGC. The context information is updated to include an identifier for the second PEGC. A third message is sent to the second PEGC, which contains the identifier for the PINE, the updated context information and an indication to activate service continuity for the PINE.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, etc., directed to a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) for integrating a constrained MEC host in a MEC system are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the WTRU may obtain information indicating at least one multi-access edge computing (MEC) resource available for integration by a MEC system, wherein the MEC system supports a plurality of types of MEC resources available for integration, and wherein the at least one MEC resource is a subset of the plurality of types of MEC resources supported by the MEC system; may transmit to the MEC system, information indicating at least one MEC resource, to be integrated by the MEC system, from the at least one MEC resource available for integration by the MEC system; and may receive from the MEC system, information indicating an integration by the MEC system of the at least one indicated MEC resource.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more devices, systems, and/or methods may address solutions and/or innovations for 5G System edge computing, edge applications, and/or other wireless systems. For example, one or more of the following techniques may be used to address shared-application vertical-session-based edge-application-instance discovery and selection: there may be an application vertical-session identifier; one or more application-vertical-session-based EAS registration, discovery, and selection procedures; application-vertical-session-based EDN/EES provisioning; and/or, application-vertical-session management.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method, implemented in a WTRU, comprises transmitting, to a network, a first message comprising first information indicating a first request for configuring a connectivity with a device edge application server (DEAS); receiving, from the network, a second message comprising second information indicating DEAS connectivity configuration information; performing a DEAS connectivity configuration based on the received second message; transmitting, to the network, a third message comprising third information indicating a second request to register the DEAS; and receiving, from the network, a fourth message comprising fourth information indicating that DEAS is registered.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are provided for enabling a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to participate in multi-access edge computing (MEC) services. The WTRU may be a constrained WTRU, for example, in terms of computation, storage, and/or networking resources available to the WTRU. A function may be implemented on the WTRU to expose an interface to a MEC application on the WTRU, through which the MEC application may register with a network device such as an MEC host located at the edge of a mobile communication network and join an MEC service provided by the MEC host. A transport may be established between the WTRU and the MEC host to facilitate provision of the MEC service, and the transport may be modified and/or deleted, for example, based on mobility events at the WTRU and/or load conditions of the WTRU.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for user-centric relaying services. In examples, a relay wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive, from a remote WTRU, a discovery solicitation. The discovery solicitation may include one or more of a remote WTRU User-Centric Identifier (UCi), a remote WTRU User-Centric Credential (UCC) type, or a preferred relay WTRU UCC type. The relay WTRU may verify the remote WTRU UCI based on the discovery solicitation. The relay WTRU may authenticate the discovery solicitation using the verified WTRU UCI. The relay WTRU may send a discovery response to the remote WTRU based on the discovery solicitation being authenticated. The discovery response may include one or more of a relay WTRU UCI, a preferred remote WTRU UCC type, or a relay WTRU UCC. The relay WTRU may receive, from the remote WTRU, a discovery report. The discovery report may be based on a confirmation received from the remote WTRU. The WTRU may send the discovery report to a network node.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an Edge Sharing Service via a local connection is disclosed. This includes reserving resources for a locally connecting device responsive to a registration request from the device, discovering and connecting to at least one edge data network providing services required by the locally connecting device, selecting an edge application server (EAS) and service continuity method on behalf of the locally connecting device, and providing registration response to the device to allow the locally connecting device to access edge services over the local connection using the reserved resources for the device. This includes requesting Edge Sharing Function via an edge enabler client (EEC) registration and receiving an EEC response, authenticating and authorizing the device to access edge services, discovering edge services, providing the device with the address of the selected EAS, and configuring the required connectivity for the device to access the EAS.

Abstract: Procedures, methods, architectures, apparatuses, systems, devices, and computer program products directed to in connection with application-aware computing and communication management in a blockchain system are provided. Among the methods is a method that may include transmitting a first transmission to a processing device of a distributed ledger, wherein the first transmission comprises information indicating collective data interest plan (CDIP) content, including filters for filtering transactions for the first device and a second device; receiving a second transmission from the processing device, wherein the second transmission comprises information indicating a summary digest for multiple filtered transactions; generating multiple transaction set units (TSUs); and transmitting, to the processing device, information indicating to the processing device to transmit to the second device one or more of the multiple TSUs.

Abstract: In one or more systems, methods, and/or devices, an enhanced residential gateway (eRG) may perform registration for 5GS and CPN identification. This may include a registration procedure for the eRG, and/or a service request procedure for the eRG. Additionally, in the eRG, the user plane of a wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) may be handled. This may include a procedure for the eRG for WTRU registration, and/or PDU session establishment for local breakout in the CPN.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method implemented in a Wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) comprises transmitting, to a network, a first message comprising first information indicating capability of device edge registry function (DERF); receiving, from the network, a first response message comprising second information indicating that the capability of the DERF of the WTRU is successfully registered; receiving from the network, a second message comprising third information indicating a request to activate the DERF; enabling the DERF; and transmitting, to the network, a third message comprising fourth information indicating the DERF is enabled.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for enabling and configuring a time-sensitive networking (TSN) centralized network/distributed user model in a wireless communications system are provided. For example, a method for wireless communications includes receiving configuration information related to forwarding reservation information to a centralized network configuration (CNC) entity, receiving one or more user requests based on the received configuration information, determining reservation information from the received one or more user requests, and sending, based on the received configuration information, the reservation information to the CNC entity.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method implemented in a first node, comprises receiving, from a second node, an application modification request message comprising first information indicating an identity, security and trust credentials of the second network node, and an resource modification descriptor; determining an edge resource descriptor (ERD) list based on the first information of the application modification request message; transmitting, to the second node, a resource allocation request message; receiving, from the second node, a message indicating success of the resource allocation request; transmitting, to a third node, an application descriptor modification notification comprising second information indicating an identity and credentials of the first network node, and the ERD list; receiving, from the third node, an application descriptor modification acknowledgement message, comprising third information indicating a modified ERD list; and transmitting, to the second node, an application modification response

Abstract: A station may be configured to transmit, to an access point (AP) via the transceiver, an association request frame or a reassociation request frame. The STA may be configured to receive, from the AP, an association response frame and/or a reassociation response frame, and transmit, to the AP via the transceiver, an enhanced data privacy (EDP) epoch request frame. The EDP epoch request frame may include a desired EDP epoch action which conveys group epoch parameters. The desired EDP epoch action may include a request to create a new EDP epoch group, join a different EDP epoch group than the assigned EDP epoch group, and/or leave the assigned EDP epoch group. The STA may be configured to receive, from the AP, an EDP epoch response frame that conveys results of the desired EDP epoch action.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for reducing application instantiation delay and downtime are described herein. A method may comprise relocating an application function from a source Edge Data Network (EDN) component to a target EDN component. The method may comprise receiving an indication, and/or determining, based on at least one of a user mobility, resource optimization requirement, key performance indicator (KPI), or a failed relocation attempt, to relocate the application function. The method may further comprise performing a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session establishment procedure toward the target EDN component. The method may further comprise determining, based on one or more received parameters for edge usage and capabilities, to relocate the application function. The method may further comprise sending, to a European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) orchestrator, an indication that the application function will be relocated.

Abstract: A method performed by a network entity includes receiving a first instruction element (IE) indicating an identity of a wireless device and receiving a second IE indicating an action to buffer data intended for the wireless device, buffering the data intended for the wireless device, receiving a third IE indicating the identity of the wireless device and receiving a fourth IE indicating an action to stop buffering data and release the buffered data intended for the wireless device. The network entity then may transmit at least a portion of the buffered data to the wireless device.

Abstract: A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) transmits a first request message including indication information indicating that the WTRU supports receiving a registration area (RA) set. The WTRU receives a first response message including RA set information, including information about two or more RAs within an RA set. Also, the WTRU detects that the WTRU has moved from a first tracking area to a second tracking area. In addition, the WTRU determines that the first tracking area and the second tracking area are both part of the RA set, and that the first tracking area and the second tracking area are parts of different RAs. The WTRU transmits, based on the determination, a second request message. Moreover, the WTRU receives a second response message.