Abstract: A method performed by an access and mobility node for interworking handover from an evolved packet system, EPS, to a fifth generation system, 5GS, in a radio access network is provided. The method includes receiving a relocation request from a mobility management node. The relocation request comprises an indication comprising a least one of that a user equipment, UE, supports a UP integrity protection mode over the radio access network connected to a fifth generation core, 5GC, and that the UE supports a UP integrity protection mode over the radio access network connected to the EPS. The method further includes sending a handover request to a radio access node. The handover request comprises the indication. Methods performed by a session management node, a mobility management node, a radio access node, a target radio access node, and computer products and computer programs are also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer program products for handover of transport blocks (TBs) for network coding are provided. An example method may include receiving, from a user equipment (UE), a transport block (TB) associated with a networking coding request. The example method may further include transmitting, based on at least one of first movement information of the UE, second movement information of one or more recipients of the TB, or a TB load of the first network coding device being above a threshold, a handover request message to a network entity for handover of the TB to a second network coding device. The handover request message may be for a handover of the TB to a second network coding device.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a measurement reporting method and device. The method includes: starting a timer according to a measurement configuration of a target cell transmitted by a network side; determining, before the timer expires, that identification information of the target cell cannot be obtained; and reporting, to the network side, that the identification information of the target cell cannot be obtained by the UE.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to mechanism for cell identity management. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a source device obtains identity information of a target device. The source device further obtains mapping from old cell ID to new cell ID for a migrating device and descendant devices of the migrating device. The mapping information receives from the target device or the migrating device. In this way, the device may be migrated to the target device without interrupting services of the terminal device which connects to the device.

Abstract: A UE method includes receiving an RRC reconfiguration message, RRCReconfiguration, from a master node. The RRCReconfiguration message includes a secondary cell group, SCG, measurement configuration comprising a configuration of at least one measurement identifier referred in an execution condition for a conditional primary secondary cell, PSCell, change, CPC. The SCG measurement configuration is included within another RRC reconfiguration message, RRCReconfiguration***, to be applied by the UE upon reception; and at least one conditional reconfiguration for CPC, the conditional reconfiguration comprising for a target candidate cell of a candidate target-secondary node: the SCG configuration; and the execution condition for CPC, where the UE is to apply the SCG configuration upon fulfillment of the execution condition for CPC. The UE applies the reconfiguration message and the SCG measurement configuration, within the RRCReconfiguration*** message.

Abstract: Dual SIM operations with one SIM configured for Multi-radio dual connectivity. On request of a first SIM, the second SIM with dual connectivity, releases one of the two connections, by issuing an appropriate request to the network node.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed, including in an example a method performed by a wireless device configured with Multi-Radio Access Technology Dual Connectivity (MR-DC). The method comprises receiving, from a first network node, at least one message in a reconfiguration procedure for a first cell group. The at least one message indicates a mode of operation of the wireless device for a second cell group by the wireless device.

Abstract: Methods in a user equipment, UE, for handling fallback from a failed handover, such as a dual-active protocol stack, DAPS, handover. An example method in a UE comprises receiving (710) a command instructing the UE to handover one or more radio bearers from a source cell to a target cell, where the command is received while the UE is evaluating execution conditions for a conditional reconfiguration; detecting (720) failure of the handover of at least one radio bearer from the source cell to the target cell; and, in response to said detecting, performing (730) evaluation of the execution conditions for the conditional reconfiguration.

Abstract: A wireless communication device according to the disclosure includes a communication unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. The control unit includes a monitoring section that monitors strength of a radio signal transmitted by a currently-connected access point, a determination section that retrieves information indicating correspondence between information on a travel route of the wireless communication device and a candidate for a switching destination access point from the storage unit and determines a connection destination access point based on the information retrieved, and a connection section that executes connection processing to the connection destination access point determined, when the strength of the radio signal transmitted by the currently-connected access point falls outside a threshold value.

Abstract: A control plane function entity for session management is operative to enable 5G to 4G to 3G mobility for a user equipment (UE). Initially, the entity may communicate one or more messages in a procedure for a handover of a session of the UE from a Fifth Generation System (5GS) to an Evolved Packet System (EPS). The entity may identify whether one or more indications indicate a need to provide 2G and/or 3G parameters. Based on identifying the one or more indications, the entity may communicate one or more messages in a bearer modification procedure with a bearer Quality of Service (QoS) update. In some implementations, the control plane function entity may identify the need to provide the 2G and/or the 3G parameters when the session is originally established in 5GS or when QoS parameters of a QoS Flow of the session are modified while the UE was in 5GS.

Abstract: This document discloses a solution for performing exploration of radio resource management actions. According to an aspect, a method in a terminal device includes: receiving configuration information from a network node of a radio access network; entering, in response to the configuration information and in a state of not having a need to transfer data, an exploration mode where a reduced set of radio connection functions are enabled compared with a default operating mode; triggering, in the exploration mode, an explorative handover from a source cell managed by the network node to a target cell; establishing a radio connection with a target network node as a result of the explorative handover to the target cell managed by the target network node; acquiring measurement data of the radio connection and transmitting the measurement data to the target network node.

Abstract: To address challenges in existing 5G wireless networks, a new wireless backhaul scheme, referred to as Fast Wireless Backhaul (FWB), is described. More specifically, in order to reduce handover delays in a network including a gateway device, at least two base stations, and a user equipment device, one of a group of the base stations selected is identified as a primary base station, and each of the other of the group of base stations selected is identified as a secondary base station. A control plane wireless connection is maintained between the user equipment device and each of the preferred base stations selected. A data plane wireless connection is maintained only between the user equipment device and the primary base station.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for multicast and broadcast services. A method for a handover of a user equipment (UE) from a first NodeB to a second NodeB and performed by the first NodeB. The method comprise: transmitting at least one first data packet to the UE; receiving, from a core network, an alignment indication.

Abstract: A wireless terminal of a cellular telecommunication system communicates with a mobile base station relay via a serving cell. The wireless terminal comprises receiver circuitry and processor circuitry. The receiver circuitry is configured to receive vehicle information from the serving cell. The processor circuitry is configured to perform a cell selection/reselection procedure based on the vehicle information. The vehicle information comprises information of a vehicle on which the mobile base station relay is mounted.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method and an apparatus. The method includes: performing, by a relay device, handover from a first cell to a second cell and establishing a connection with the second cell, where the relay device maintains a connected state with the first cell before the connection with the second cell is established successfully; sending, by the relay device, indication information to a terminal device, where the indication information is used to indicate that the relay device establishes the connection with the second cell.

Abstract: An integrated access backhaul, IAB, node (12) migrates a control plane connection (22) of the IAB node (12) from first radio network equipment (14A) to second radio network equipment (14B). After migrating the control plane connection (22), the IAB node (12) at least temporarily maintains a radio network layer application protocol connection (24) between the IAB node (12) and the first radio network equipment (14A).

Abstract: A method performed by a wireless device includes obtaining User Plane (UP) information comprising at least one Handover (HO) interruption time. The at least one HO interruption time is associated with a first packet of a plurality of duplicate packets received by the wireless device. The wireless device transmits, to a network node, a report associated with a handover of the wireless device, the report comprising the UP information comprising the at least one HO interruption time associated with the first packet of the plurality of duplicate packets received by the wireless device.

Abstract: The system obtains an event report identifying a UE, and a location of the UE. The system obtains a primary service plan provided to the UE, and a second service plan, where the second service plan is available to the UE at the location of the UE. The system obtains a first measurement of a parameter indicating a first QoS provided to the UE, and a second measurement of the parameter indicating a second QoS provided to multiple UEs, where the multiple UEs are proximate to the UE. The system compares the first and the second measurement to determine whether the first QoS is lower than the second QoS. Upon determining that the first QoS is lower, the system confirms that the second service plan is likely to improve the QoS. Upon confirming, the system sends a request to change the primary service plan to the second service plan.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless communications, and more particularly, to techniques for rapidly camping on frequencies for a second (e.g., non-legacy) radio access technology (RAT) after discontinuing communications using a first (e.g., legacy) RAT. An example method generally includes terminating an active communications session on a first radio access technology (RAT), measuring signal strength of one or more frequencies supporting a second RAT in a configured list of frequencies, identifying a frequency to camp on based on a priority and a measured signal strength of each frequency in the configured list of frequencies, and camping on the identified frequency.

Abstract: In an embodiment a connection method includes obtaining, by an access network device, connection mode preference information of a first terminal device, wherein the connection mode preference information indicates a connection mode preference of the first terminal device and sending, by the access network device, path switching information to the first terminal device based on the connection mode preference information, wherein the path switching information is used to switch a connection mode between the first terminal device and the access network device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved handover procedure for a mobile terminal. Under control of the target base station, the mobile terminal is to perform a handoff to a target base station, wherein it is to be configured for communication with the target base station via a target radio cell comprising a downlink carrier and an uplink carrier. The mobile terminal receives a handoff command message for the handoff to the target base station including a handoff execution condition as trigger for executing handoff to the target base station. Then, the mobile terminal determines, based on the received handoff execution condition, whether or not the mobile terminal is to trigger execution of the handoff to the target base station. In case the mobile terminal determines that it is to trigger execution of the handoff to the target base station, the mobile terminal executes the handoff to the target base station.

Abstract: Disclosed are a device and a method for transmitting and receiving data in non-terrestrial and terrestrial network systems. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wireless transmission and reception method performed by a user equipment in an environment where network nodes providing different cell coverages is implemented including the steps of: receiving information indicating a threshold value based on a synchronization signal block (SSB) or a reference signal received power (RSRP) from a first network node which provides a first cell coverage, measuring a channel between the first network node and the user equipment, comparing the channel measurement value with the threshold value; and on the basis of a result of comparing the channel measurement value with the threshold value, determining whether to initiate connection to a second network node which provides a second cell coverage which at least overlaps the first cell coverage.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of a first Integrated Access Backhauled (IAB) node in a wireless communication signal may include receiving, from a parent IAB node, Radio Link Failure (RLF) detection indication, and based on receiving of the RLF detection indication, performing handover to a target cell or routing to a different path other than a path via the parent IAB node or operation resumption with respect to the parent IAB node.

Abstract: Method and device for wireless communications, comprising evaluating first-type radio link quality according to a first reference signal set, whenever the evaluated first-type radio link quality is worse than a first threshold, a first counter being increased by 1, the first counter being greater than or equal to a first value being used to trigger a first beam failure recovery; evaluating second-type radio link quality according to a second reference signal set, whenever the evaluated second-type radio link quality is worse than a second threshold, a second counter being increased by 1, the second counter being greater than or equal to a second value being used to trigger a second beam failure recovery; the first reference signal set and the second reference signal set at least comprising one reference signal resource respectively; the method proposed in the present application can realize beam failure recovery in the case of multi-transmission point.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to handover for a device (s) served by an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node. A first device receives indication information indicating a change of service availability of a second device that serves at least one third device. The first device determines, based on the indication information, whether a handover of the at least one third device from the second device is to be triggered. In accordance with a determination that the handover of the at least one third device is to be triggered, the first device transmits, to the second device, handover information indicating at least one fourth device selected for the handover of the at least one third device from the second device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobility information reporting method and a UE. The method comprises: when a cell change or a cell reaccess is triggered, performing cell handover to a target cell indicated by a network side, and/or when an appropriate cell is selected, and the appropriate cell is in a candidate cell list, establishing communication with the appropriate cell; and recording mobility information corresponding to cell handover and/or communication establishment with the appropriate cell, and reporting the mobility information. By using the method provided in the present invention, DAPS and/or CHO/CPC mobility success/failure information can be recorded and reported, the generated omission or misjudgment is reduced, and the accuracy for parameter adjustment after the network side receives the reporting is improved.

Abstract: This application provides communication methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage media. In an example, a value of a specific element of a first access point (AP) (or a second AP) is reused in a management frame, to indicate specific elements of a plurality of APs in a multiple basic service set identifier (BSSID) set to which the first AP (or the second AP) belongs. The management frame does not need to carry a plurality of same specific elements in the multiple BSSID set. The described techniques can be applied to, for example, a wireless local area network system supporting IEEE 802.11ax next-generation Wi-Fi protocols, for example, 802.11 series protocols such as the 802.11be or the EHT.

Abstract: According to a source node and a destination node of each data packet p in a given data packet set required to be transmitted by the wireless vehicular network, the joint scheduling based wireless vehicular network routing algorithm determines overall transmission performance of the wireless vehicular network and a transmission latency and transmission cost of the data packets, and determines an optimal transmission strategy. A multi-order Markov chain is used to model position change processes of vehicle nodes, and a next moment and several moments in the future are predicted and estimated under the condition that positions at previous several moments are given. On the basis of position actual values and predicted estimated values of the vehicle nodes, the optimal transmission strategy is combined to achieve data routing in the wireless vehicular network. The data-aware routing method is mainly used for data communication of a vehicular ad hoc network.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a routing path switching in wireless communications. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method performed by a wireless device in a wireless communication system comprises: receiving a configuration for a first routing identity (ID) and a second routing ID, wherein the first routing ID is related to a first routing path towards a destination node, and the second routing ID is related to a second routing path towards the destination node; transmitting, to the destination node, a first protocol data unit (PDU) via the first routing path related to the first routing ID; and based on that a condition to switch a routing path is satisfied: constructing a second PDU so that a header of the second PDU includes information for a routing path switch to the second routing path; and transmitting, to the destination node, the second PDU including the header via the second routing path related to the second routing ID.

Abstract: A network management system includes a memory storing a set of access point (AP) data, wherein the set of AP data corresponds to a communication between a client device and an AP device. Additionally, the network management system includes processing circuitry configured to: receive the set of AP data corresponding to the client device; and receive a set of remote server data, wherein the set of remote server data comprises information corresponding to a communication between the client device and a remote server separate from the network management system. Additionally, the processing circuitry is configured to: determine an association between the set of AP data and the set of remote server data based one or more matching criteria; store data indicative of the association between the set of AP data and the set of remote server data; and perform an action based on the association.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for multicast and broadcast service in a wireless communication system is provided. A CU-UP of a RAN node receives, from a CU-CP of the RAN node, a first message to join a multicast group for a MB service. A CU-UP of a RAN node performs the MLD and/or IGMP Join procedure for the MB service indicated by the identity for the MB service along with an MB-UPF based on the LL MC address. A CU-UP of a RAN node transmits, to the CU-CP of the RAN node, a second message including a Join Complete Indication informing that joining the multicast group for the MB service is completed.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes circuitry, which, in operation, controls transmitting downlink data to a terminal apparatus; receiving a plurality of transport blocks which are transmitted in a same time period using a same frequency band in a spatial multiplexing scheme, wherein a same acknowledgement information (ACK/NACK) relating to an error detection result of the downlink data is scrambled with different scrambling schemes respectively for the plurality of transport blocks and the respectively scrambled ACK/NACK is multiplexed with data on respective ones of the plurality of transport blocks, and channel quality information (CQI) of a downlink channel is multiplexed with the data on only one transport block of the plurality of transport blocks by the terminal apparatus; and extracting the ACK/NACK and the CQI from the received plurality of transport blocks.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A network entity may receive a report from a user equipment (UE) positioned outside of an exclusion zone associated with a frequency band, where the report is associated with a mobility history of the UE, measurements performed by the UE, a tracking area update associated with the UE, or any combination thereof. The network entity may determine a probability that the UE is located on an aircraft based on the report, and may perform one or more actions to prevent or restrict access of the UE to the frequency band based on the probability satisfying a threshold probability.

Abstract: Provided is a wireless communication terminal that communicates wirelessly. The terminal includes: a transceiver; and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a frame through the transceiver, determine whether the frame is classified into an Intra-Basic Service Set (BSS) frame or an Inter-BSS frame according to a BSS from which the frame is transmitted, and access a channel according to whether the frame is an Intra-BSS frame or an Inter-BSS frame.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for accessing a local data network via a mobile data connection. One method includes determining to configure a first data connection to provide a user equipment (“UE”) with access to both a local data network and a remote data network based on information received from a session management function (“SMF”) and transmitting a downlink data packet to the UE via the first data connection. The method includes activating a network communicate with the local data network in response to determining to configure the first data connection to provide the UE with access to the local data network and providing the UE with access to one or more services via the local data network using the network interface.

Abstract: A communication system including a communication terminal, a base station configured to perform radio communication with the communication terminal, and a management device managing access to the communication terminal through the base station. The communication terminal starts a predefined process for changing Closed Access Group (CAG) information. The management device transmits the CAG information to the communication terminal in response to starting the predefined process by the communication terminal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for supporting buffered group-addressed management frame indication are provided. A method of wireless communication performed by a non-access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) comprises: receiving, from an AP of an AP MLD, a delivery traffic indication message (DTIM) beacon, the DTIM beacon comprising a traffic indication map (TIM) element; determining, based on the TIM element, whether group-addressed management frames are buffered at one or more other APs of the AP MLD; and prioritizing reception of one or more other DTIM beacons associated with the one or more other APs of the AP MLD based on whether the group-addressed management frames are buffered at the one or more other APs of the AP MLD.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods and devices for media application function (AF) exposure functionality. Various aspects may include receiving an access configuration message for a service or application provider, the access configuration message including an indication of one or more event types and parameters, one or more exposure levels, and aggregation rules. Various embodiments may include an AF server subscribing other computing devices to event types and parameters for the service or application based on the exposure level of the other computing device.

Abstract: A wireless communication method for use in an access and mobility management function is disclosed. The method comprises transmitting, to a network function, information related to a multicast broadcast service of a radio access network node.

Abstract: In the field of communication technologies or the field of artificial intelligence, a terminal scanning method, system, and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium may be provided. In the method, an AP determines, based on communication feature information of a terminal that accesses the AP, whether a neighboring AP needs to scan the terminal; and if yes, the AP notifies the neighboring AP to scan the terminal. This reduces a quantity of times that the neighboring AP scans the terminal, and reduces calculation overheads of the neighboring AP.

Abstract: A device comprises a memory and one or more processors. The memory stores a User Equipment Route Selection Policy (URSP). The one or more processors are configured to: receive a packet from a user device; determine a traffic descriptor associated with the packet; apply a URSP to the traffic descriptor to identify a network slice, within a network, to which the packet is to be forwarded; and forward the packet to the network slice over a wireless connection from the device to the network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining a status of an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem registration on a device, determining an extent of cellular coverage for the device, and selectively disabling a Fifth Generation mode of the device based on the status of the IMS registration or the extent of cellular coverage.

Abstract: A method for fallback handling is provided. The method for fallback handling includes operating a user equipment in a fifth-generation (5G) radio access technology. The method also includes maintaining second-generation (2G) and third-generation (3G) physical layer components in a warm state. The method further includes maintaining 2G and 3G layer 2 components in an inactive state.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for relay selection and reselection based on discovery information. An example method generally includes receiving, from a network entity, relay selection assistance information identifying a plurality of relay UEs available for selection by the UE; selecting a first relay UE of the plurality of relay UEs based, at least in part, on the relay selection assistance information; and connecting, via a sidelink, to the selected first relay UE.

Abstract: A relay user equipment (UE) device transmits selected system information in a sidelink discovery message where the selected system information is a subset of system information received from a cell at the relay UE device. A remote UE device receiving the sidelink discovery message with the selected system information obtains at least system information for accessing the cell where such system information may not be available directly from the cell. The remote UE receiving select system information from each of a plurality of candidate relay UE devices manages relay selection/reselection at least partially based on the selected system information.

Abstract: A system includes one or more assets loaded into and/or removed from a vehicle. Each asset is coupled to a wireless tag, and each wireless tag is configured to wirelessly transmit beacon signals at predetermined intervals. The system includes a gateway disposed within the vehicle, where the gateway is configured to receive power from a power source. The gateway is configured to scan an area of the vehicle at a duty cycle to identify beacon signals transmitted by the wireless tags, receive the beacon signals from the wireless tags, and optimize the duty cycle based in part on an amount of time the gateway has been in a low power mode.

Abstract: A configuration method and a device are provided. The method includes: sending a first message to a network-side device, where the first message explicitly or implicitly indicates a power saving mode or a power saving class of a terminal device; receiving, from the network-side device, first feedback information about the first message; and determining, based on the first feedback information, value(s) of one or more first parameters related to power consumption of the terminal device.

Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to transmitting, to a network node, assistance information indicating one or more alignment parameters related to processing transmission bursts in a discontinuous receive (DRX) mode, receiving, from at least one of the network node or a second network node, a configuration of the one or more alignment parameters, and receiving, from at least one of the network node or the second network node, a transmission burst in a DRX ON duration of a DRX cycle in the DRX mode based on the one or more alignment parameters indicated by the configuration. Other aspects relate to receiving the assistance information and configuring the one or more alignment parameters.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating restricted TWT operation between multi-link devices (MLDs) across multiple links under non-simultaneous transmit/receive (NSTR) constraints. A non-access point (AP) MLD comprises a processor and stations (STAs), each comprising a transceiver configured to form links with APs of an AP MLD. First and second links form an NSTR link pair subject to NSTR constraints. First and second target wake time (TWT) schedules that have first and second TWT service periods (SPs), respectively, and associated first and second sets of traffic identifiers (TIDs), respectively, are established on the first and second links, respectively. The first and second TWT SPs have an overlapping portion. The processor is configured to determine, based on characteristics of the sets of TIDs, scheduling for traffic on the first and second links during the overlapping portion of the TWT SPs such that the NSTR constraints are not violated.