Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a metadata delivery method and related apparatuses using the same method. According to one of the exemplary embodiments, the disclosure is directed to a metadata delivery method used by a ProSe Function. The method would include not limited to: receiving a first Authentication Response which includes not limited to a metadata indicator; creating a binding information between the metadata indicator and a RPAUID in response to receiving the first Authentication Response; receiving a Match Report comprising the RPAUID; transmitting a second Authentication Request message which includes not limited to the metadata indicator in response to determining the RPAUID matches the metadata indicator; receiving a second Authentication Response which includes not limited to a metadata corresponding to the metadata indicator; and transmitting a Match Report Acknowledgment which includes not limited to the metadata in response to receiving the second.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a metadata delivery method and related apparatuses using the same method. According to one of the exemplary embodiments, the disclosure is directed to a metadata delivery method used by a ProSe Function. The method would include not limited to: receiving a first Authentication Response which includes not limited to a metadata indicator; creating a binding information between the metadata indicator and a RPAUID in response to receiving the first Authentication Response; receiving a Match Report comprising the RPAUID; transmitting a second Authentication Request message which includes not limited to the metadata indicator in response to determining the RPAUID matches the metadata indicator; receiving a second Authentication Response which includes not limited to a metadata corresponding to the metadata indicator; and transmitting a Match Report Acknowledgment which includes not limited to the metadata in response to receiving the second.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods and systems for resource allocation for terminals.

Abstract: Method for dynamically controlling data paths of Machine-type-communication (MTC) local access device(s) are proposed along with a MTC gateway and a network device using the same method. In one embodiment, the proposed method may include following: a network device, receiving and storing capillary network information and MTC gateway interconnection information from at least one MTC server; combining the access network information with the capillary network information and the MTC gateway interconnection information to build an aggregated topology map; generating enhanced policy rules according to the aggregated topology map related to at least one capillary network; and respectively transmitting the enhanced policy rules to the interconnected MTC gateways.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method of dynamic admission control applicable to a ProSe server and a Prose UE and related apparatuses using the same method. In one of the exemplary embodiments, the disclosure is directed to a method which includes not limited to receiving an ARP setting table which indicates a plurality of ARP settings for each wireless device; receiving, from the wireless device, a wireless signal which indicates that the wireless device has enabled a D2D relay functionality; and modifying the first ARP setting of the wireless device to be a second ARP setting of the wireless device according to the ARP settings table in response to that the wireless device has enabled the relay functionality, wherein the second ARP setting has a higher priority level than the first ARP setting.

Abstract: Method for dynamically controlling data paths of Machine-type-communication (MTC) local access device(s) are proposed along with a MTC gateway and a network device using the same method. In one embodiment, the proposed method may include following: a network device, receiving and storing capillary network information and MTC gateway interconnection information from at least one MTC server; combining the access network information with the capillary network information and the MTC gateway interconnection information to build an aggregated topology map; generating enhanced policy rules according to the aggregated topology map related to at least one capillary network; and respectively transmitting the enhanced policy rules to the interconnected MTC gateways.

Abstract: Method for dynamically controlling data paths of Machine-type-communication (MTC) local access device(s) are proposed along with a MTC gateway and a network device using the same method. In one embodiment, the proposed method may include following: a network device, receiving and storing capillary network information and MTC gateway interconnection information from at least one MTC server; combining the access network information with the capillary network information and the MTC gateway interconnection information to build an aggregated topology map; generating enhanced policy rules according to the aggregated topology map related to at least one capillary network; and respectively transmitting the enhanced policy rules to the interconnected MTC gateways.

Abstract: A method for selecting and establishing a device-to-device (D2D) communication path in MTC capillary network, to be executed on an MTC device, is provided, including receiving a paging request; piggybacking the paging request into a probe/beacon signal and sending said probe/beacon signal piggybacked with said paging request to an MTC gateway, when said MTC device being configured to use said MTC gateway; determining a D2D link quality and report result to an eNB connected to said MTC gateway, when receiving a probe/beacon signal without paging response from said MTC gateway; and when receiving a probe/beacon signal with paging response from said MTC gateway: setting up a D2D communication link, when said received response indicating said probe/beacon signal with paging request being accepted, or, setting up a direct cellular connection when said received response indicating said probe/beacon signal with paging request being rejected.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods and systems for resource allocation for terminals.

Abstract: Method for dynamically controlling data paths of Machine-type-communication (MTC) local access device(s) are proposed along with a MTC gateway and a network device using the same method. In one embodiment, the proposed method may include following: a network device, receiving and storing capillary network information and MTC gateway interconnection information from at least one MTC server; combining the access network information with the capillary network information and the MTC gateway interconnection information to build an aggregated topology map; generating enhanced policy rules according to the aggregated topology map related to at least one capillary network; and respectively transmitting the enhanced policy rules to the interconnected MTC gateways.

Abstract: A method for application layer gateway (ALG) assisted local IP access (LIPA) at a base station by network address translation (NAT) allows IP capable UEs connected via HeNB or other kinds of Femto cell base station to use LIPA to establish multimedia session with other IP capable entities in the same IP network by NAT. The method relays a LIPA request to IMS, determines whether the terminating entity residing in the same IP network or not, and determines if the originating and terminating entities are allowed to use LIPA, and modifies the transport address information accordingly to facilitate signaling and packet routing. The method also provides the capability to apply different charging policies for LIPA and non-LIPA usages.

Abstract: A determining and routing apparatus uses an emergency event pre-processor (EEPP) to decide a machine-based emergency event request and route a corresponding emergency message to at least one proper emergency reaction center (emRC). For each emergency event request from one or more signal sending devices, the EEPP decides the emergency event request, analyzes at least one machine-based emergency event service type set in a parameter in accordance with the request, selects at least one emRC to process the machine-based emergency event service type from one or more emRCs, and decides at least one routing path for transmitting the corresponding emergency message. At least one mapping lists maintain the mapping information between the machine-based emergency event service types and the emRCs.

Abstract: A method for application layer gateway (ALG) assisted local IP access (LIPA) at a base station by network address translation (NAT) allows IP capable UEs connected via HeNB or other kinds of Femto cell base station to use LIPA to establish multimedia session with other IP capable entities in the same IP network by NAT. The method relays a LIPA request to IMS, determines whether the terminating entity residing in the same IP network or not, and determines if the originating and terminating entities are allowed to use LIPA, and modifies the transport address information accordingly to facilitate signaling and packet routing. The method also provides the capability to apply different charging policies for LIPA and non-LIPA usages.