Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting access points proximate to a mobile computing device to facilitate wireless network troubleshooting and management of the access points are provided. According to an embodiment, a mobile application, running on a mobile device that is operating within a physical environment, discovers a subset of wireless access points (APs) of various managed APs of a private network that are proximate to the mobile device by receiving short-range beacons originated by the subset of APs. The mobile application presents a list of the subset of APs within a user interface of the mobile application and bridges the physical environment and a network environment containing information regarding the private network. The mobile application facilitates management of a particular AP of the subset of APs by presenting configuration information or operating information for the particular AP within the user interface.

Abstract: An eSIM-based card pool system is disclosed, the system comprising: a card pool unit comprising a plurality of eSIMs; an eSIM manager, comprising a database that stores corresponding relationships between a plurality of eSIM identifications and a plurality of eSIM addresses; and a connection manager, configured to request a first eSIM address from the eSIM manager based on a received download instruction, and write a specified eSIM profile into a first eSIM having the first eSIM address.

Abstract: A user device operates a first data session using a first network slice. The user device obtains a trigger notification from a remote application that identifies a second network slice, and the user device determines that the first network slice and the second network slice are mutually exclusive. The user device ends the first data session on the first network slice and initiates a second data session on the second network slice.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a radio resource control RRC message processing method, apparatus, and system. The method includes: setting up, by a first serving node, a connection to a first anchor node, and setting up, by the first anchor node, a connection to a mobility management entity MME; receiving, by the first serving node, a radio resource control RRC message sent by first user equipment UE, where the RRC message includes an RRC message carried by a signaling radio bearer SRB1 or an RRC message carried by an SRB2; and sending, by the first serving node, the RRC message to the first anchor node.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication technique for converging an IoT technology with a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate beyond a 4G system, and a system therefor. The present disclosure may be applied to an intelligent service (e.g., a smart home, a smart building, a smart city, a smart car or connected car, healthcare, digital education, retail business, a security and safety related service, or the like) on the basis of a 5G communication technology and an IoT related technology. A method and an apparatus for reselecting a beam and selecting a suitable beam to be camped on, by a terminal, in order to be provided with a service in a next generation mobile communication system operating on the basis of a beam.

Abstract: A pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), in which a method performed by a user equipment (UE) includes transmitting, to a first base station (BS), a packet data network (PDN) connection request message, receiving, from the first BS, information on a first single-network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) selected by a combination of a packet data network gateway control plane entity (PGW-C) and a session management function (SMF) from among the UE's at least one subscribed S-NSSAI, transmitting, to a second BS, a registration request message including a requested NSSAI in which the first S-NSSAI is included, and receiving, from the second BS, a registration accept message including an allowed NSSAI in which a second S-NSSAI mapped to the first S-NSSAI is included.

Abstract: Provided is a method for transmitting paging information in a cellular system. An object of the method is transmitting paging information which can improve applicability of a limited radio resource by variably and flexibly setting up and mapping a transport channel and a physical channel in order to transmit information notifying start of downlink information from a base station to a terminal in a cellular system for packet transmission. The method includes the steps of: forming a paging channel (PCH) in a transport channel corresponding to generation of paging information; setting a paging indication channel (PICH) based on the paging information and forming the paging indication channel in a radio resource of a physical layer; and allocating the paging channel to the radio resource of the physical layer.

Abstract: Messaging with a virtual assistant by: receiving a first request (e.g., spoken by a user to a virtual assistant device hosting the virtual assistant) to check for messages received by an electronic device and transmitting the first request to a backend server for processing. The backend server requests data associated with the messages from the electronic device and, upon receiving the data, generates a response to the first request based on the received data. The backend server then transmits the response to the virtual assistant and the virtual assistant communicates the response (e.g., using audio produced by the virtual assistant device). The virtual assistant receives a reply from the user to the message. The reply is transmitted to the backend server for processing. The backend server transmits the reply to the electronic device which automatically transmits the reply to a recipient of the reply (e.g., a sender of the message).

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for activating a vehicular-capable terminal to connect to a base station and/or road side unit. Accordingly a vehicular-capable terminal which would otherwise be in idle mode can then participate in vehicular communications, if appropriate.

Abstract: Solutions for accelerating cell search and selection by a user equipment (UE) include: detecting, by the UE, a network exit; determining, by the UE, a network reentry condition; based on at least mobility data for the UE and a network connectivity context history, determining, by the UE, using a machine learning (ML) component, a set of priority reentry cells; attempting network reentry with the set of priority reentry cells; and based on at least failing network reentry with the set of priority reentry cells, attempting network reentry with a cell search. In some examples, mobility data for the UE is also used for determining the set of priority reentry cells. By searching the set of priority reentry cells first , rather than starting with a blind search, the UE may save not only battery power, but also reconnect to the network more quickly, thereby improving the user experience.

Abstract: A method is performed by a user equipment (UE). The method includes transmitting, to a network, a message for registration of the UE, the message having single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) that is configured to be added to at least one allowed network slice selection assistance information (NSSAI) after an authentication at an access and mobility management function (AMF). The method also includes receiving, from the AMF, a registration accept message having the at least one allowed NSSAI that includes the S-NSSAI for which the authentication has been completed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting access points proximate to a mobile computing device to facilitate wireless network troubleshooting and management of the access points are provided. According to an embodiment, a mobile application, running on a mobile device that is operating within a physical environment, discovers a subset of wireless access points (APs) of various managed APs of a private network that are proximate to the mobile device by receiving short-range beacons originated by the subset of APs. The mobile application presents a list of the subset of APs within a user interface of the mobile application and bridges the physical environment and a network environment containing information regarding the private network. The mobile application facilitates management of a particular AP of the subset of APs by presenting configuration information or operating information for the particular AP within the user interface.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments relate to inter-radio access technology (iRAT) signaling reduction for a user equipment (UE). The UE may identify an inter-radio access technology (iRAT) event and determine that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition may be based on identifying a predetermined number of iRAT events within a predetermined time window. The UE may then implement a mechanism for iRAT signaling reduction based on the predetermined condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication technique for converging an IoT technology with a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate beyond a 4G system, and a system therefor. The present disclosure may be applied to an intelligent service (e.g., a smart home, a smart building, a smart city, a smart car or connected car, healthcare, digital education, retail business, a security and safety related service, or the like) on the basis of a 5G communication technology and an IoT related technology. A method and an apparatus for reselecting a beam and selecting a suitable beam to be camped on, by a terminal, in order to be provided with a service in a next generation mobile communication system operating on the basis of a beam.

Abstract: Provided is a method for transmitting paging information in a cellular system. An object of the method is transmitting paging information which can improve applicability of a limited radio resource by variably and flexibly setting up and mapping a transport channel and a physical channel in order to transmit information notifying start of downlink information from a base station to a terminal in a cellular system for packet transmission. The method includes the steps of: forming a paging channel (PCH) in a transport channel corresponding to generation of paging information; setting a paging indication channel (PICH) based on the paging information and forming the paging indication channel in a radio resource of a physical layer; and allocating the paging channel to the radio resource of the physical layer.

Abstract: A bearer management device that performs control to reliably receive an incoming packet call that is made while a mobile terminal device is moving is provided. A bearer management device (10) includes an incoming call control unit (11) that, in the case where a mobility management device (30) manages a location of a mobile terminal device (40) as a result of movement of the mobile terminal device (40) whose location has been managed by a mobility management device (20), suspends processing of an incoming call to the mobile terminal device (40) made during movement of the mobile terminal device (40) until receiving a notification about completion of movement of the mobile terminal device (40) from the mobility management device (30), and resumes incoming call processing to the mobile terminal device (40) after receiving a notification about completion of movement of the mobile terminal device (40) from the mobility management device (30).

Abstract: Provided is a method for transmitting paging information in a cellular system. An object of the method is transmitting paging information which can improve applicability of a limited radio resource by variably and flexibly setting up and mapping a transport channel and a physical channel in order to transmit information notifying start of downlink information from a base station to a terminal in a cellular system for packet transmission. The method includes the steps of: forming a paging channel (PCH) in a transport channel corresponding to generation of paging information; setting a paging indication channel (PICH) based on the paging information and forming the paging indication channel in a radio resource of a physical layer; and allocating the paging channel to the radio resource of the physical layer.

Abstract: A radio communication equipment installed on a vehicle comprises a radio communicator configured to perform radio communication with a base station, an information card configured to store a country code representing a region and an operator code of a network operator, and a controller configured to determine whether a service of the network operator is available, based on a country code and an operator code acquired from the base station and the country code and the operator code stored in the information card, and notify a user of information indicating whether the service is available.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) expedites cell reselection by reselecting a neighbor cell prior to call setup. In one instance, the UE measures a signal quality of a serving cell and a signal quality of the neighbor cell. The UE starts a reselection timer for reselecting the neighbor cell based on the measured signal quality of the serving cell and the measured signal quality of the neighbor cell. The UE reselects the neighbor cell prior to a scheduled expiration of the reselection timer.

Abstract: A user equipment for a mobile communication system, includes: a receiver configured to receive a radio resource control (RRC) release message for transitioning the user equipment to a specific state, from a base station via a serving cell; and a controller configured to cause the user equipment to transition to the specific state in response to the reception of the RRC release message. The RRC release message includes: a radio access network (RAN) paging area identifier indicating a RAN paging area configured by the base station to the user equipment; and a public land mobile network (PLMN) identifier indicating a PLMN corresponding to the RAN paging area. The controller is configured to perform a process of transmitting a notification to a cell when the user equipment moves to the cell that does not belong to the RAN paging area after transitioning to the specific state.

Abstract: Some aspects of the disclosure provide various methods, apparatuses and computer-readable medium configured for wireless communication. A method operable at a user equipment (UE) may include transmitting a connection request message configured to request initial connection with a radio access network (RAN) node. The connection request message may include information configured to indicate a service profile of the UE. A method operable at the RAN node may include receiving the connection request message from the UE. The connection request message may include information configured to indicate the service profile of the UE. A method operable at a serving node may include receiving a connection request message from the RAN node. The connection request message may be configured to establish communication with the UE and may include a service profile corresponding to the UE.

Abstract: A system information broadcasting method and apparatus, and a system information receiving method and apparatus are provided.

Abstract: A management method and apparatus for supporting multiple SIM cards to share an RF processor. The method includes: after receiving a resource request sent by a first baseband communications processor, determining whether the RF processor is authorized be used by a second baseband communications processor in at least a part of a time period required for using the RF processor by the first baseband communications processor; if yes, comparing whether a priority of a type of a first communications service that needs to be performed by the first baseband communications processor is higher than a priority of a type of a second communications service performed by the second baseband communications processor; and if yes, sending an authorization message to the first baseband communications processor and instructing the second baseband communications processor to stop performing the second communications service.

Abstract: Provided is a method for transmitting paging information in a cellular system. An object of the method is transmitting paging information which can improve applicability of a limited radio resource by variably and flexibly setting up and mapping a transport channel and a physical channel in order to transmit information notifying start of downlink information from a base station to a terminal in a cellular system for packet transmission. The method includes the steps of: forming a paging channel (PCH) in a transport channel corresponding to generation of paging information; setting a paging indication channel (PICH) based on the paging information and forming the paging indication channel in a radio resource of a physical layer; and allocating the paging channel to the radio resource of the physical layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a graphical user interface to a computing device are described. In one aspect, a method includes: providing a first portion of the graphical user interface to the computing device, the first portion of the graphical user interface including an interface element for receiving input through an input interface associated with the computing device; receiving input received at the interface element; determining an eligibility metric based on the input; comparing the eligibility metric to eligibility criteria; and when the eligibility metric does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, providing, to the computing device, a second portion of the graphical user interface, the second portion of the graphical user interface having a greater completion complexity than a third portion of the graphical user interface, the third portion of the graphical user interface being provided when the eligibility metric satisfies the eligibility criteria.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for measuring a mobility state of a terminal and an apparatus for supporting same. The method comprises the steps of: receiving, from a current cell, a mobility value related to a previous cell when a terminal moves from the previous cell to the current cell; storing the received mobility value; and measuring the mobility state of the terminal on the basis of the stored mobility value.

Abstract: Provided is a method for transmitting paging information in a cellular system. An object of the method is transmitting paging information which can improve applicability of a limited radio resource by variably and flexibly setting up and mapping a transport channel and a physical channel in order to transmit information notifying start of downlink information from a base station to a terminal in a cellular system for packet transmission. The method includes the steps of: forming a paging channel (PCH) in a transport channel corresponding to generation of paging information; setting a paging indication channel (PICH) based on the paging information and forming the paging indication channel in a radio resource of a physical layer; and allocating the paging channel to the radio resource of the physical layer.

Abstract: A multi-subscriber identification module (SIM) device is provided, and includes first and second SIMs, first and second radio frequency (RF) resources, and a baseband processor. The first and second SIMs are for using first and second services of first and second networks respectively. The first RF resource supports a non-limiting channel configuration use in accordance with a radio resource control (RRC) protocol. The second RF resource supports a limiting channel configuration use in accordance with the RRC protocol. The baseband processor, in a dual radio (DR) mode, configures one of the first and second SIMs as a main SIM based on information on the first and second networks, allots the first RF resource to the main SIM, configures the other one as a sub-SIM, and allots the second RF resource to the sub-SIM.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication technique for converging an IoT technology with a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate beyond a 4G system, and a system therefor. The present disclosure may be applied to an intelligent service (e.g., a smart home, a smart building, a smart city, a smart car or connected car, healthcare, digital education, retail business, a security and safety related service, or the like) on the basis of a 5G communication technology and an IoT related technology. Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for reselecting a beam and selecting a suitable beam to be camped on, by a terminal, in order to be provided with a service in a next generation mobile communication system operating on the basis of a beam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and nodes for managing network resources in a policy and charging system of a communication network, as well as to a system comprising at least one of the described nodes, and to a computer program, which provide for optimizing the resources of a telecommunication network and to reduce memory usage. A method for managing network resources in a policy and charging system of a communication network comprises receiving at a second node an indication about a state of a server resource of a first node; determining whether or not an activity of a service session associated with a connection between a client and the second node is below an activity threshold; and if the activity is determined to be below the activity threshold, instructing a termination of a bearer resource assigned to the service session.

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium provide to estimate a load for each access mode of multiple access modes of a wireless station, wherein the access modes include a first mode and one or more other modes; calculate a loading metric for each access mode based on its corresponding load in response to the estimation; calculate an order of priority for each access mode by which one or more end devices are to use to connect to the wireless station, based on the loading metric of each access mode; generate a first message that includes the order of priority; and broadcast the first message within a cell of the wireless station.

Abstract: A method for allocating resource blocks on a cellular network including transceiver stations to provide cell coverage for allowing user equipment within the cell to exchange data via uplink or downlink. The method includes, at a cell, reiterating operations at each or a group of transmission time intervals. The operations include listing user equipment requiring resource blocks in a priority list; b) for the user equipment listed in the priority list, executing operations b1) and b2) or b1) and b3): b1) selecting a set of resource blocks including at least one resource block; b2) if the selected set of resource blocks has not been assigned to other user equipment, assigning to the user equipment the selected set of resource blocks; b3) if the selected set of resource blocks has been assigned to other user equipment, replacing the user equipment from the priority list with user equipment in a collision list.

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. Embodiments herein provide a method and UE for optimizing resources of wireless communication network while providing 5G services.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method to manage the communication of a user are disclosed. In one embodiment, when a person tries to electronically convey a message to the user, the status of the user, the identity of the person, and the urgency of the message can be identified. The access priority of the person can be determined based on the person's identity. Then, the message can be managed using one or more rules and in view of the status of the user, the access priority of the person and the urgency of the message.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a data transfer request including a priority designation. The processor is also configured to determine whether a wireless connection, having a predefined characteristic associated with the priority designation, is available. The processor is further configured to handle the request using the connection, if available and queue the request for later handling if the connection is not available.

Abstract: A subscriber identification module (SIM) level task scheduler is described. A dual SIM device SIM radio controller determines quality of service (QoS) levels for each service running on a dual SIM device. A first SIM and radio are connected to one of an unlicensed spectrum network or a licensed spectrum network, which are operated by a same service provider. A second SIM and radio scan for available network connections operated by the service provider. The dual SIM device measures QoS levels and the controller checks them against QoS requirements. The controller instructs the second radio to connect to a selected network from the available networks when the measured QoS levels are at least steadily degrading. The dual SIM device shares and negotiates the first radio settings with the selected network. The controller instructs a processor to switch from the first to the second radio when the selected network is ready.

Abstract: A method of a wireless communication apparatus is disclosed, for measurement control of a wireless communication device (WCD) configured to communicate using either of a plurality of radio access technologies (RAT:s). The method comprises identifying that a first criterion is fulfilled for radio resource management (RRM) in relation to two or more of the RAT:s, and causing the WCD to execute a wireless communication scan to detect wireless communication signaling associated with the two or more RAT:s. When wireless communication signaling is detected for at least two of the two or more RAT:s, the method comprises assigning a priority value to RRM measurements of each of the at least two RAT:s based on one or more parameters related to the respective RAT, and causing the WCD to execute RRM measurements based on the priority values. Corresponding arrangement, WCD, network node and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A communication apparatus searches for other apparatuses existing nearby, selects, based on identification information of each of the other apparatuses found in the search and a strength of a radio wave received from each of the other apparatuses, one of the other apparatuses, and transmits a predetermined signal at a timing based on a timer value of the one apparatus.

Abstract: A set of rules for assigning a transmission number to one or more computing devices is received. An indication from a first computing device is received. The indication includes a request for a transmission number. The transmission number for the first computing device is determined using the set of rules and a transmission window. The transmission number is transmitted to the first computing device.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the user experience with a mobile wireless device by reconnecting to a faster speed connection after being rejected for the higher speed by an overloaded cell before expiration of a de-prioritization timer when the mobile wireless device travels away from the overloaded cell. In an embodiment, a method includes receiving from the first cell a connection rejection instructing the mobile wireless device to de-prioritize one or more frequencies of the first connection technology and a de-prioritization timer indicating a time period for the frequencies to remain de-prioritized; determining that the mobile wireless device has left the coverage area of the first cell; and connecting to a second cell of the telecommunication network via a connection in the one or more frequencies of the first connection technology prior to the expiration of the de-prioritization timer.

Abstract: A user equipment device (UE) comprises physical layer circuitry configured to transmit and receive radio frequency electrical signals with one or more nodes of a radio access network; and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive system information via the network, wherein the system information indicates cell specific priority and frequency priority; identify candidate cells that have a cell specific priority that is higher than a cell priority of the current serving cell, have a frequency priority that is higher than a frequency priority of a current serving frequency, and satisfy a cell suitability criterion; and determine a candidate cell from the identified candidate cells to replace the current serving cell for communicating with the network.

Abstract: An SeNB informs an MeNB that it can configure bearers for the given UE. At this time, the MeNB manages the DRB status, and then sends a key S-KeNB to the SeNB. The MeNB also sends a KSI for the S-KeNB to both of the UE and the SeNB. After this procedure, the MeNB informs an EPC (MME and S-GW) about the new bearer configured at the SeNB, such that the S-GW 50 can start offloading the bearer(s) to the SeNB 30. Prior to the offloading, the EPC network entity (MME or S-GW) performs verification that: 1) whether the request is coming from authenticated source (MeNB); and 2) whether the SeNB is a valid eNB to which the traffic can be offload.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods that facilitate employing bandwidth factors to determine, infer, or predict a client device buffer wait time or a client device buffer ratio associated with a video playback on a client device to select an advertisement format for the video and select an advertisement to accompany the video based upon the format.

Abstract: A resource allocation method and a communications terminal are provided. The communications terminal includes a radio frequency (RF) system and a baseband processor, the baseband processor includes: a radio resource manager (RRM) and at least two modems, and the at least two modems include a first modem and a second modem; and the RRM is configured to: receive a service request that is of a first service and that is initiated by the first modem; receive a service request that is of a second service and that is initiated by the second modem, where the first service and the second service are configured to preempt a communication resource; and when determining that currently a conflict exists between the first service and the second service, compare a first dynamic priority of the first service with a second dynamic priority of the second service to allocate the communication resource.

Abstract: The present invention is a radio communication system in which a radio station and a radio terminal communicate with each other. The radio communication system has a control means with which at least one of the radio stations controls a plurality of types of cells by using one radio access technology, a recognition means with which the radio terminal recognizes the types of the cells, and a cell selection means with which the radio terminal selects the cell based on cell selection criteria based on the types of the cells.

Abstract: Application-based selection of a network is disclosed. An electronic device provides data connectivity. The device includes: an application, the application being associated to a list of preferred radio networks for exchanging data over the radio networks; a connection manager to detect and connect the device with a radio network for exchanging data over the radio network; an event processor operable to detect the triggering of the application, the connection manager being further configured, when the event detector reports the triggering of the application, to retrieve the list of preferred radio networks associated to the application, connect with a radio network selected from the retrieved list of preferred radio networks, and process a data connectivity request from the application over the registered radio network.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for selecting an optimal access network in a wireless communications environment, such as when offloading mobile data traffic. In various embodiments disclosed herein, a contributing device comprises processing logic configured to generate set of communication environment identification data corresponding to the location of the communication device, to generate a set of observed AN availability and communication performance data corresponding to the location of the communication device and, and to transmit the set of communication environment identification data and the set of observed communication performance data to a server. In some embodiments, the contributing device is location-aware and in some embodiments, the contributing device is location-unaware.

Abstract: A method performed under control of a cloud system including a first proxy terminal may include connecting the first proxy terminal with a first end device, receiving, from the first end device, a first information regarding the first end device, and estimating a second information regarding the first end device based at least in part on the first information regarding the first end device. The estimating is performed when the first end device is disconnected from the first proxy terminal.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for performing cell reselection. A method includes camping on a non-closed subscriber group (CSG) cell that is selected using frequency priorities; scanning other frequencies for non-CSG cells and CSG cells; detecting a CSG cell being a highest ranked cell on a frequency different than a frequency of the non-CSG cell that the WTRU is camped on; and selecting the detected CSG cell, being on a whitelist, and disregarding the frequency priorities in cell selection.

Abstract: Methods for operating a Base Station (BS) and a User Equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system using a primary frequency and one or more secondary frequencies, and apparatuses for the BS and UE for carry out the methods, are provided. The method for operating the BS includes determining whether to activate or deactivate at least one of the one or more secondary frequencies, and transmitting a message comprising a bitmap indicating the activation or deactivation of the at least one of the one or more secondary frequencies to the UE. The method for operating the UE includes receiving a message comprising a bitmap indicating activation or deactivation of at least one of the one or more secondary frequencies from the BS, and activating or deactivating the at least one of the one or more secondary frequencies based on the received message.