Abstract: In one aspect, a device, operating in an access network that can provide a plurality of QoS levels for user data flowing to and from the device, establishes a packet data session via the access network and receives, from the access network, cost information associated with each of one or more QoS levels. The device selects, for user data for at least a first application or service, a QoS level from among the plurality of QoS levels based on the cost information. The device transmits packets carrying user data for the first application or service to the access network. The transmission includes applying a QoS treatment to the user data according to the selected QoS level.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for quality of service differentiation between network slices. A method is performed by a prioritization entity. The method comprises obtaining relative priority values for the network slices from a network entity. The method comprises providing an access network entity with a relative priority value for a protocol data unit (PDU) flow as given by the relative priority value for the network slice used by that PDU flow, thereby causing differentiation of the quality of service for the network slices.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for quality of service differentiation between network slices. A method is performed by a prioritization entity. The method comprises obtaining relative priority values for the network slices from a network entity. The method comprises providing an access network entity with a relative priority value for a protocol data unit (PDU) flow as given by the relative priority value for the network slice used by that PDU flow, thereby causing differentiation of the quality of service for the network slices.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to access control more specifically to methods for uplink data packet barring control in a wireless device, corresponding computer program products and wireless devices. The present disclosure provides solutions which seek to mitigate, alleviate, or eliminate one or more of the above-identified deficiencies in the art and to provide solutions for barring data traffic of a wireless device.

Abstract: A node of a wireless communication network controls connectivity of a radio device to the wireless communication network. The connectivity is based on parallel usage of a first radio technology and a second radio technology. Depending on subscription data associated with the radio device, the node controls a restriction of scheduling of radio transmissions of the radio device for one of the first radio technology and the second radio technology.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device, operating in an access network that can provide a plurality of QoS levels for user data flowing to and from the device, establishes a packet data session via the access network and receives, from the access network, cost information associated with each of one or more QoS levels. The device selects, for user data for at least a first application or service, a QoS level from among the plurality of QoS levels based on the cost information. The device transmits packets carrying user data for the first application or service to the access network. The transmission includes applying a QoS treatment to the user data according to the selected QoS level.

Abstract: A node (150) of a wireless communication network controls connectivity of a radio device (10) to the wireless communication network. The connectivity is based on parallel usage of a first radio technology and a second radio technology. Depending on subscription data associated with the radio device (10), the node controls a restriction of scheduling of radio transmissions of the radio device (10) for one of the first radio technology and the second radio technology.

Abstract: A node (150) of a wireless communication network controls connectivity of a radio device (10) to the wireless communication network. The connectivity is based on parallel usage of a first radio technology and a second radio technology. Depending on subscription data associated with the radio device (10), the node controls a restriction of scheduling of radio transmissions of the radio device (10) for one of the first radio technology and the second radio technology.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for quality of service differentiation between network slices. A method is performed by a prioritization entity. The method comprises obtaining relative priority values for the network slices from a network entity. The method comprises providing an access network entity with a relative priority value for a protocol data unit (PDU) flow as given by the relative priority value for the network slice used by that PDU flow, thereby causing differentiation of the quality of service for the network slices.

Abstract: A UE is described herein that has a defined QoS database which is used to organize and store various QoS parameter sets which are used to help establish media flows. In one embodiment, the QoS database includes a plurality of tables, where each table is associated with a particular application, and where each table has a plurality of rows, and where each row includes a media type, a requested QoS parameter set, and an optional minimum QoS parameter set. An operator can use a communication network to populate/provision the QoS database. An operator can also use the communication network to fine-tune (update) the QoS database which enables them to enhance the bearer QoS for existing applications and to enable the appropriate bearer QoS for future applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile terminal having an “in case of emergency (ICE) state”. The In Case of Emergency (ICE) state is reachable by pressing a predefined code, suitably ‘I’, ‘C, ‘E’ (which on most phones correspond to ‘4’, ‘2’, ‘3’) and then an additional button e.g. the ‘Send’-, ‘Accept’- or ‘Call’ key. This action overrides ‘keylock’, ‘phone lock’ and use of ‘PIN-code’ etc similarly to the current emergency number handling. The action causes the ICE contact information to be displayed on the mobile phone or other suitable actions. If more than one contact is available in the ICE contact information storage, a list of alternative ICE contacts may be displayed. The invention also relates to a corresponding method and computer program product implementing the method.

Abstract: A UE is described herein that has a defined QoS database which is used to organize and store various QoS parameter sets which are used to help establish media flows. In one embodiment, the QoS database includes a plurality of tables, where each table is associated with a particular application, and where each table has a plurality of rows, and where each row includes a media type, a requested QoS parameter set, and an optional minimum QoS parameter set. An operator can use a communication network to populate/provision the QoS database. An operator can also use the communication network to fine-tune (update) the QoS database which enables them to enhance the bearer QoS for existing applications and to enable the appropriate bearer QoS for future applications.

Abstract: A UE is described herein that has a defined QoS database which is used to organize and store various QoS parameter sets which are used to help establish media flows. In one embodiment, the QoS database includes a plurality of tables, where each table is associated with a particular application, and where each table has a plurality of rows, and where each row includes a media type, a requested QoS parameter set, and an optional minimum QoS parameter set. An operator can use a communication network to populate/provision the QoS database. An operator can also use the communication network to fine-tune (update) the QoS database which enables them to enhance the bearer QoS for existing applications and to enable the appropriate bearer QoS for future applications.

Abstract: A portable communication apparatus (200) for radio communication of digital audio data (240) representing analog voice signals has an asynchronous interface (250) for exchanging digital non-audio data (242, 244) with an external terminal (300). The apparatus (200) is adapted to exchange asynchronously the digital audio data (240) with the external terminal (300) over the asynchronous interface (250).

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed whereby one or more communication devices can automatically switch between physical communication interfaces on an as needed basis. A first (sending) device attempts to initiate communications with another device using one interface at a time. These attempts are made in accordance with a predetermined priority list. If the second device responds to any such interface selected, a communication “channel” is then set up. Once such a channel is set up, the devices can use the channel to negotiate for use of one of the other communication interfaces, if necessary. If the communication is interrupted inadvertently, either device can attempt to reinitiate the communication in accordance with the priority list.

Abstract: A system and method for allocating system resources to provide a selected quality of service in connection with data communications. A mobile user station requests a first quality of service level for a data communication session. In response to a determination that system resources for providing the first quality of service level are unavailable, the system assigns resources for providing a second quality of service level for the data communication session. Thereafter, during the communication session, the system monitors the availability of system resources. If system resources for providing the first quality of service level become available, the system allocates the system resources for use by the user station and upgrades or downgrades the communication session accordingly.

Abstract: A portable communication apparatus (200) for radio communication of digital audio data (240) representing analog voice signals has an asynchronous interface (250) for exchanging digital non-audio data (242, 244) with an external terminal (300). The apparatus (200) is adapted to exchange asynchronously the digital audio data (240) with the external terminal (300) over the asynchronous interface (250).

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and means for setting a personal communication station into a selected operational mode, which comprises a pre-selected subset of operational settings within a superset of operational settings. The station is capable of communicating in at least one communication network. The method includes a sequence of steps, which begins with initiating the station (301). A first prompting message is then presented (302) to the user who is then requested to respond to the prompting message. The response (303) is then interpreted (304), whereby a negative response entails setting the station into a stand-by mode (305) and an affirmative response entails presenting a number of prompting messages (306), which requests a user to supply a number of responses (307) which comprise the operational settings in the pre-selected subset of operational settings.

Abstract: A man-machine interface (MMI) help and search tool in association with a menu structure and selection capability is disclosed. According to an exemplary embodiment, the mobile phone and more specifically the MMI are provided with a help search function to instruct the user how to find, activate, or select a desired function of the phone. The user may search for any and all commands regarding a specific subject of interest to the user. The search tool is intelligent and may be used to identify a specific command or function or to conduct a search based on a letter or partial command to provide listings and instructions for any number or series of related commands in a specific subject area. When the user has found the desired command the search tool may be used to explain how the command is accessed and activated and allow the user to automatically go to that menu or execute that command.

Abstract: In a mobile communication unit (1), the phone book is adapted, in a first step, to enable selection of more than one item stored in the phone book and thereafter, in a second step, enable selection of an operation in the phone book to be executed on all items selected in the first step.