СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ КОНЕЧНЫХ ТОЧЕК

PERFORATED GEOCELL

Monitoring apparatus and system

Systems and methods for transmitting and continuous monitoring of analyte values

Systems and methods for a continuous monitoring of analyte values received from an analyte sensor system are provided. One method for a wireless data communication between an analyte sensor system and a mobile device involves storing identification information associated with a transceiver of the analyte sensor system, the identification information entered by a user of the mobile device via a custom application running on the mobile device; causing the custom application to enter a background mode; searching for advertisement signals; receiving an advertisement signal from the transceiver;authenticating the transceiver based on the identification information; prompting the user to bring the custom application to a foreground mode; causing the custom application to request a confirmation from the user that a data connection with the transceiver is desired; receiving the confirmation from the user; and completing the data connection with the transceiver. Read ID for a transceiver entered ...

Systems and methods for providing customized virtual wireless networks based on service oriented network auto-creation

System and method embodiments are provided for providing customized virtual networks based on SONAC. In an embodiment, a network management entity for providing a customized VN includes a SONAC module executed by a computing device that is connected to a wireless network, the SONAC module configured to receive service requirement data from the wireless network and create a service customized VN according to the service requirement data, the service requirement data describing one or more service requirements, wherein the SONAC module comprises an interface to interact with: an SDT component, the SDT component used by the SONAC module to determine a service customized logical topology; an SDRA component that maps the logical topology to physical network resources within the wireless network; and a SDP component that determines an end-to-end data transport protocol for communication between a first device and a second device via the wireless network ...

Proactive role aware asset monitoring

According to one general aspect, a method may include establishing a short-range wireless communication between a user device and a point-of-interest (POI) device, wherein the POI device is associated with a POI data structure that represents a physical POI. The method may include receiving a request to perform a POI action in regards to the physical POI. The method may include causing the POI action to be performed.

Systems and methods for securing network endpoints

In some embodiments, a network regulator device protects a local network of client systems (e.g. Internet-of-things devices such as smartphones, home appliances, wearables, etc.) against computer security threats. When introduced to the local network, some embodiments of network regulator automatically take over network services from an existing router, and install the network regulator as gateway to the local network. In response to taking over the network services, some embodiments redirect a request by a protected client system to access a remote resource to a security server configured to determine whether granting access to the resource constitutes a computer security threat to the client system.

ESTABLISHING APPLICATION-BASED ROUTING POLICIES IN MULTI-MODE USER EQUIPMENT

Techniques for establishing and implementing application-based routing policies for multi-mode wireless communication devices such as a user equipment (UE) are generally described herein. In some examples, information particular to the profile and platform configuration of the UE is communicated to an Access Network Discovery Function (ANDSF) server. The ANDSF server may provide an inter system routing policy (ISRP) to handle appropriate network offloading actions for the particular application and device configuration. In some examples, the ISRP may be specific to flow-based or non-seamless based traffic offloading from certain software applications. The techniques described herein may be propagated from the ANDSF server and implemented in a variety of multi-mode UE mobile computing devices in connection with offloading policies established in a 3GPP Long Term Evolution/Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE/LTE-A) Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network architecture. WO 2014/021989 PCT/US2013/044530 ...

Systems and methods for securing network endpoints

In some embodiments, a network regulator device protects a local network of client systems (e.g. Internet-of-things devices such as smartphones, home appliances, wearables, etc.) against computer security threats. When introduced to the local network, some embodiments of network regulator automatically take over network services from an existing router, and install the network regulator as gateway to the local network. In response to taking over the network services, some embodiments redirect a request by a protected client system to access a remote resource to a security server configured to determine whether granting access to the resource constitutes a computer security threat to the client system.

WORK SITE PERCEPTION SYSTEM

Abstract WORK SITE PERCEPTION SYSTEM A short range peer-to-peer communications system (25) includes a first perception sensor (36) and a first peer-to-peer communications system (25) on a first machine (10) and a second perception sensor (36) and a second peer-to-peer communications system (25) on a second machine (10). A first controller (21) generates a first electronic map of a first perceived work environment associated with the first machine (10) and transmits first data associated with first electronic map to the second machine (10) through the first peer-to-peer communications system (25). A second controller (21) generates a second electronic map of the second perceived work environment associated with the second machine (10) based upon the plurality of second raw data points, receives the first data from the first machine (10) through the second peer-to-peer communications system (25), and supplements the second electronic map based upon the first data. 1/6 15-2097 ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMART MATERIAL MONITORING

A system for monitoring the characteristics of a material by measuring electrical properties of a material uses a material monitoring device and a cloud database that relates electrical properties of a material to characteristics of that material. The aging and fermentation processes of wine and other alcohols can be monitored. The status and decomposition of foodstuffs can be monitored. The progress of chemical reactions in a vessel can be monitored. Water quality of water from a water conduit can be monitored. These characteristics can be indicated on a product monitoring device or can be communicated to an external computing device.

PROACTIVE ROLE AWARE ASSET MONITORING

According to one general aspect, a method may include establishing a short-range wireless communication between a user device and a point-of-interest (POI) device, wherein the POI device is associated with a POI data structure that represents a physical POI. The method may include receiving a request to perform a POI action in regards to the physical POI. The method may include causing the POI action to be performed.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING NETWORK ENDPOINTS

In some embodiments, a network regulator device protects a local network of client systems (e.g. Internet-of-things devices such as smartphones, home appliances, wearables, etc.) against computer security threats. When introduced to the local network, some embodiments of network regulator automatically take over network services from an existing router, and install the network regulator as gateway to the local network. In response to taking over the network services, some embodiments redirect a request by a protected client system to access a remote resource to a security server configured to determine whether granting access to the resource constitutes a computer security threat to the client system.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC DEVICE DETECTION, DEVICE MANAGEMENT, AND REMOTE ASSISTANCE

In some embodiments, a network regulator device protects a local network of client systems (e.g. Internet-of-things devices such as smartphones, home appliances, wearables, etc.) against computer security threats. When introduced to the local network, some embodiments of network regulator set up a secure tunnel connecting the network regulator with a remote configuration server. The tunnel may be configured to redirect communications received via the tunnel to a router providing network services to client systems on the local network. In some embodiments, the tunnel is used by the configuration server to transmit a communication to the router, the communication configured to disrupt the operation of the router. In response to the disruption, the network regulator may take over the network services from the router, and automatically install the network regulator as gateway to the local network.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING NETWORK ENDPOINTS

In some embodiments, a network regulator device protects a local network of client systems (e.g. Internet-of-things devices such as smartphones, home appliances, wearables, etc.) against computer security threats. When introduced to the local network, some embodiments of network regulator automatically take over network services from an existing router, and install the network regulator as gateway to the local network. In response to taking over the network services, some embodiments redirect a request by a protected client system to access a remote resource to a security server configured to determine whether granting access to the resource constitutes a computer security threat to the client system.

METHOD FOR DOWNLOADING A SUBSCRIPTION IN AN UICC EMBEDDED IN A TERMINAL

The invention proposes a method for downloading a subscription in an UlCC embedded in a terminal, this method consisting in: transferring an ICCID to the terminal; sending the ICCID over an IP link to a secure vault; selecting in the secure vault a subscription corresponding to the ICCID; transmitting the subscription to the terminal over the IP link; storing the subscription in the terminal.

СИСТЕМА МОНИТОРИНГА

Индивидуальный сигнальный модуль, содержащий (i) модуль приемопередатчика, (j) источник питания, (k) логическую схему, (1) по меньшей мере один из множества датчиков внешних событий, в котором сигнал, поступающий из индивидуального сигнального модуля в центральное управляющее оборудование, обеспечивает выполнение центральным управляющим оборудованием одного или больше из заданных этапов; по меньшей мере, некоторые из заданных этапов сконфигурированы или могут быть переконфигурированы владельцем индивидуального сигнального модуля; по меньшей мере, некоторые из заданных этапов предоставлены одной или больше независимыми сторонами; по меньшей мере, некоторые из заданных этапов сконфигурированы или могут быть переконфигурированы независимыми сторонами. Также предусмотрена система мониторинга, включающая в себя индивидуальный сигнальный модуль; индивидуальный сигнальный модуль выполняет обмен данными с центральным управляющим оборудованием, когда датчик события активирует индивидуальный сигнальный ...

Information processing apparatus, wireless communication apparatus, communication system, and information processing method

An information processing apparatus and a method provide logic for processing information. In one implementation, an information processing apparatus may include a receiving unit configured to receive, from a first communications device, a first request to join a group of second communications devices. In such implementations, the first request includes first information identifying the group, and the group is associated with at least one connection right. The information processing apparatus may further includes a control unit configured to associate the first communications device with the group, based on at least the received information.

Access realization method and device of M2M (Machine to Machine) core network

The invention discloses an access realization method and device of an M2M (Machine to Machine) core network. In the method, a network element receives an access request message carrying equipment identity indication information, wherein the access request message is initiated by terminal equipment; the network element determines that the terminal equipment is M2M equipment according to the equipment identity indication information; and the network element selects the corresponding M2M core network for the terminal equipment so as to realize the access of the terminal equipment. According to the technical scheme provided by the invention, the traditional network can still provide service for the traditional H2H (Human to Human) equipment and simultaneously meet the M2M service requirement without the need of enhancement and mass expansion.

Man-machine interaction data processing method and device

The embodiment of the invention provides a man-machine interaction data processing method and device. The man-machine interaction data processing method comprises the steps of receiving data collection information sent by a user terminal, wherein the data collection information comprises identification information of the user terminal, sensor data and data collection time information; obtaining application service content information corresponding to the identification information and the data collection time information, and extracting user activity behavior characteristics from the application service content information; carrying out label processing on the sensor data according to the user activity behavior characteristics of the user terminal. The sensor data of all users can be collected through the method, active cooperation of the users is not needed, a large sensor data volume is guaranteed, and therefore subsequent processing is simpler and more accurate.

Method of handling resource allocation for MTC and related communication device

Method and device for registering in CoAP network

Machine-type communication session processing method and apparatus

Method and device for bearing and receiving scheduling information of MCCH (Multipoint Control Channel) updating indication information

Service debugging device and method for JAVA application of terminal of Internet of things

SIGNALING FOR MULTI-POINT COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATE DOWNLINK IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Des modes de réalisation décrits comprennent des appareils, des systèmes, et des procédés de signalisation pour supporter des communications multipoint coordonnées (CoMP) en liaison descendante avec un équipement utilisateur (UE) dans un réseau de communication sans fil. Dans des modes de réalisation, l'UE peut être configuré avec une pluralité de processus d'informations d'état de canal (CSI) (par exemple, par signalisation de commande de ressource radio (RRC)) à utiliser pour fournir une rétroaction CSI à un nœud B évolué (eNB) pour supporter des communications CoMP en liaison descendante. L'UE peut être configuré avec une pluralité d'ensembles de processus CSI. L'UE peut recevoir en outre un message d'informations de commande en liaison descendante (DCI) de l'eNB qui indique l'un des ensembles configurés de processus CSI sur lequel l'UE doit fournir une rétroaction CSI à l'UE. L'UE peut générer la rétroaction CSI pour l'ensemble indiqué de processus CSI, et transmettre la rétroaction ...

METHOD FOR TRACKING EQUIPMENT IN A NETWORK

L'invention concerne un procédé de localisation d'un équipement (10) dans un réseau, l'équipement étant situé dans une zone de couverture d'un premier réseau (A) d'un premier pays, un module de sécurité (11) associé à l'équipement mémorisant un premier numéro d'identification d'abonné (IMSIA) dans le premier réseau et au moins un deuxième numéro d'identification d'abonné (IMSIB) dans un deuxième réseau (B) d'un deuxième pays, une itinérance d'un abonné du deuxième réseau étant autorisée dans un troisième réseau (A') du premier pays, ledit procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes, mises en œuvre par le module de sécurité : - réception (E3) d'un événement associé à une mise à jour d'une donnée de localisation de l'équipement dans le premier réseau, - détection (E4) d'une absence de service normal dans le premier réseau, - basculement (E5, E6, E7) du premier réseau vers le deuxième réseau, ledit basculement déclenchant une localisation de l'équipement dans le troisième réseau.

기기간 서비스 계층과 전송 네트워크 간 통신

... 기기간(M2M) 통신을 용이하게 하기 위한 기술들은 하나 이상의 소정의 M2M 어플리케이션 프로그래밍 인터페이스(API) 프로파일들을 구현하는 M2M 시스템을 제공하는 것, 상기 M2M 시스템을 위한 네트워크 인터페이스를 제공하는 것, 상기 네트워크 인터페이스를 통해 프로파일 쿼리(query)를 수신하는 것, 및 상기 구현된 하나 이상의 소정의 M2M API 프로파일들에 관한 정보로 응답하는 것을 포함한다.

UE 기반 D2D 발견

... 하나의 실시예에서, 본 개시 내용은 적어도 하나의 주기적 발견 구역을 포함하는 적어도 하나의 D2D(device-to-device) 발견 영역을 할당하도록 구성된 D2D 모듈을 포함하는 eNB(evolved Node B)를 제공하고, 적어도 하나의 주기적 발견 구역은 주파수에서의 제1 복수의 자원 블록들 및 시간에서의 제2 복수의 서브프레임들을 포함하며, D2D 모듈은 적어도 하나의 D2D 발견 영역을 이용하여 발견 패킷(discovery packet)을 전송하도록 UE(User Equipment)를 구성하도록 추가로 구성되어 있다.

M2M device and base station for transmitting and receiving multicast traffic and method thereof

Ｍ２Ｍ 디바이스들의 크롤링

... 다양한 예시적인 실시예들에 따르면, M2M 크롤러 서비스는 M2M 디바이스들이 웹 크롤러들에 의해 효율적으로 그리고 효과적으로 크롤링될 수 있게 하는 능력들을 지원할 수 있다. 그 결과, M2M 디바이스들은 웹 검색 엔진들에 의해 그리고 그에 따라 웹 검색 엔진들을 사용하는 웹 사용자들에 의해 인덱싱되고 검색될 수 있다. 따라서, 본원에 설명된 M2M 크롤러 서비스는 M2M 디바이스들이 사물 인터넷/사물 웹으로 통합되는 것을 가능하게 할 수 있다.

디바이스의 동기화 수행 방법 및 장치

... 본 발명에 따른 디바이스의 동기화 수행 방법은 디바이스의 프로세스와 관련된 그룹을 설정하는 과정과, 물리 계층에서 동기를 설정하기 위한 신호로서, 상기 그룹에 대응하는 동기 신호를 발행하는 과정과, 타 디바이스로부터의 동기 신호 수신에 대응하여, 상기 디바이스와 상기 타 디바이스 사이의 그룹의 관계에 따라 동기 제어 여부를 결정하는 과정과, 동기를 제어하고자 하는 경우에 상기 디바이스와 상기 타 디바이스 사이의 그룹의 관계에 따른 시간 오프셋을 적용하여 상기 동기 신호 발행을 제어하는 과정과, 상기 디바이스와 적어도 하나의 타 디바이스에 의해 발행되는 동기 신호의 제어가 수렴됨에 대응하여, 상기 동기 신호가 발행되는 시점을 기준으로 디바이스의 동기를 설정하는 과정을 포함한다.

METHOD OF PROCESSING REQUEST MESSAGE IN M2M SYSTEM AND APPARATUS THEREOF

Embodiments of the present invention relates to a technology which a machine to machine (M2M) apparatus processes a request message and performs a response action in an M2M system, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for processing a request message including a filter parameter according to a processing result value and generating a response message. According to one embodiment, in the method of processing a request message by the M2M apparatus, the method comprises the following steps of: receiving a request message; determining whether a limit parameter is included in the request message; if the limit parameter is included, comparing resource information to be processed and the limit parameter; and transmitting a response message including a corresponding response code according to the comparison result between the resource information to be processed and the limit parameter value. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (AA) Start (BB) End (S400) Step of receiving a request message (S410) Step ...

GROUP-BASED MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATION

무선 통신 시스템에서 단말에 의해 수행되는 전송 전력 제어 방법 및 상기 방법을 이용하는 단말

... 무선 통신 시스템에서 단말에 의해 수행되는 전송 전력 제어 방법 및 상기 방법을 이용하는 단말을 제공한다. 상기 방법은 제1 반송파에서 수행되는 광역 네트워크(wide area network: WAN) 전송을 위한 제1 전송 전력과 제2 반송파에서 수행되는 D2D(device-to-device) 동작에 따른 전송을 위한 제2 전송 전력을 독립적으로 계산하고, 상기 제1 전송 전력 및 제2 전송 전력의 합이 상기 단말의 지원 가능한 최대 전력보다 큰 경우, 상기 제2 전송 전력을 감소시키는 것을 특징으로 한다.

EFFICIENT SIGNALING FOR MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DATA BETWEEN APPARATUSES IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MACHINE TO MACHINE DATA

PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving data between apparatus in a wireless communication system is provided to reduce signaling loads for M2M(Machine to Machine) communication by creating MAC(Medium Access Control) layer control information. CONSTITUTION: An M2M module transmits data received from an EPC(Evolved Packet Core)(530) to an MAC layer(522). The data is transmitted to an M2M terminal(510) using a PHY(PHYsical) layer(524). The data received from the M2M terminal using the PHY layer is analyzed in the MAC layer. The analyzed data is directly transmitted to the M2M module. A downlink MAC packet is received using a signaling bearer. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

머신 타입 통신을 위한 제어 채널 설계

... 본 개시의 양태들은, 비교적 좁은 대역 (예컨대, 6 물리 리소스 블록들) 기반 검색 공간을 이용하여 제어 채널을 통한 통신을 허용하기 위한 시스템들에서 적용될 수도 있는 기술들을 제공한다. 사용자 장비에 의해 수행되는 예시적인 방법은, 서브프레임 내에서, 협대역 사이즈를 나타내는 제 1 개수의 물리 리소스 블록들 (PRBs) 을 점유하는 다운링크 제어 채널에 대해 모니터링하기 위해 제 1 검색 공간을 식별하는 단계, 및 서브프레임에서 송신된 다운링크 제어 채널에 대해 적어도 제 1 검색 공간을 모니터링하는 단계를 일반적으로 포함한다.

하이브리드 중계 스킴

... 제 1 디바이스, 이를 테면, 모바일 디바이스 또는 사용자 장비 (user equipment; UE) 를 통하여 제 2 디바이스, 이를 테면, 기지국 또는 이볼브드-노드B (Evolved-NodeB; eNB) 에 통신들을 중계함으로써 머신 타입 통신 (machine type communication; MTC) 디바이스의 업링크 통신을 개선시키기 위한 방법들, 시스템들 및 장치들이 설명된다. 일 실시형태에서, 중계 디바이스는 MTC 디바이스를 디스커버하기 위해 디스커버리 프로세스에 참여할 수도 있다. 그 후, 중계 디바이스는 피어-투-피어 (peer-to-peer) 링크를 통해서와 같이, 디스커버된 MTC 디바이스로부터 데이터를 수신하고 제 2 통신 링크를 통하여 기지국에 그 데이터를 중계할 수도 있다. 다른 실시형태에서, MTC 디바이스는 제 1 디바이스, 이를 테면, 중계 UE 와 디스커버리 프로세스에 참여할 수도 있다. 그 후, MTC 디바이스는 제 2 디바이스, 이를 테면, 기지국에 중계하기 위하여 데이터를 중계 UE 에 송신할 수도 있다. 어느 경우에도, MTC 디바이스는 기지국으로부터 데이터를 직접 수신할 수도 있다.

SECURE REMOTE SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING PRIVACY INFORMATION

디바이스-대-디바이스 송신 채널들을 위한 사용자 장비 테스트 기법들

D2D 가능한 UE 들에 대한 UE 장비 테스트를 위한 향상된 방법들, 시스템들, 또는 장치들은, 채널 단위로, 수신된 하나 이상의 데이터 채널들로부터 수신된 전송 블록 (TB) 들 또는 수신된 서비스 데이터 유닛 (SDU) 들 중 하나 이상에 기초하여 성능 메트릭들을 결정하는 것, 및 채널 단위로, 결정된 성능 메트릭(들)을 리포트하는 것을 포함한다. 일부 예들에서, 성능 메트릭들은 채널에서 성공적으로 수신된 TB 들 또는 SDU 들의 수의 카운트를 포함할 수도 있다.

콘텍스트 인식 이웃 발견

... 본 출원은 네트워크상의 라우터를 발견하기 위한 컴퓨터에 의해 구현되는 방법을 기술한다. 본 방법은 라우터를 발견했는지를 결정하는 단계를 포함한다. 다음으로, 콘텍스트 정보를 포함하는 메시지가 라우터에게 송신된다. 추가로, 라우터의 특정 콘텍스트 정보를 포함하는 메시지가 라우터로부터 수신된다. 본 출원은 또한 네트워크상의 라우터를 발견하기 위한 종단점 디바이스를 기술한다.

IOT 시스템들에 대한 서비스로서의 데이터 주석화

... 본 명세서에는 데이터 스트림에서의 데이터를 주석화하는 다양한 엔티티들, 방법들, 및 시스템들이 개시된다. 주석화 개념들은 스트림 내의 개별 데이터 아이템들, 스트림 내의 데이터 윈도우들, 전체 스트림, 및/또는 여러 아이템들 및 윈도우들을 포함할 수 있는 스트림의 일부에 적용될 수 있다. 주석화 개념들은, 다른 엔티티들로부터 수신되는 데이터에 기초할 수 있고, 자동으로 또는 엔티티로부터 수신되는 주석화 요청에 응답하여 수행될 수 있다.

METHOD OF PERFORMING COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a method of performing communication in a wireless communication system and an apparatus therefor, capable of easily providing data to user equipment (UE) even when the UE deviates from a service coverage. According to an embodiment, the UE located outside a cell coverage transmits a request message for requesting monitoring of temporary mobile group identity (TMGI) to a relay UE located in the cell coverage, and receives a monitoring response message including layer-2 group identification information from the relay terminal in near-end communication service, communication is performed by the UE that receives TMGI-related data using layer-2 group identification information as the relay terminal detects the TMGI is disclosed. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

협대역 배치를 위한 PDCCH 설계

... 협대역 물리적 다운링크 제어 채널(PDCCH) 구현예가 논의된다. 예시적인 진화형 NodeB(eNB)는, 명령어를 저장하는 메모리, 명령어를 실행하도록 구성되는 프로세서, 및 송신기 회로를 포함한다. 프로세서는, 하나 이상의 머신 타입 통신(MTC) 대응 유저 기기(UE)에 대한 다운링크 또는 업링크 스케줄링 중 적어도 하나를 결정하도록; 결정된 스케줄링에 적어도 부분적으로 기초하여, 하나 이상의 MTC 가능 UE와 관련되는 하나 이상의 MTC-물리적 다운링크 제어 채널(PDCCH) 신호(M-PDCCH 신호)를 생성하도록; 그리고 하나 이상의 M-PDCCH 신호의 채널 코딩, 멀티플렉싱, 및 스크램블링을 수행하도록 구성된다. 송신기 회로는, 증가하는 서브캐리어 및 후속하는 직교 주파수 분할 멀티플렉싱(OFDM) 심볼의 순서로 하나 이상의 M-PDCCH 신호를 리소스 엘리먼트 그룹(REG)에 매핑하도록 그리고 1.4 MHz 미만의 협대역 대역폭을 통해 하나 이상의 M-PDCCH 신호를 송신하도록 구성된다.

절전 모드 최적화 및 관련 절차

... 무선 네트워크에서 MTC(Machine Type Communication)를 위한 방법 및 eNodeB의 실시예들은 본 명세서에서 일반적으로 기술된다. 일부 실시예들에서, 향상된 노드 B(eNodeB)의 회로에 의해 수행되는 방법은, eNodeB에 의해, 사용자 장비(UE)가 MTC(Machine Type Communication)에 사용되도록 구성되었다고 하는 통지를 수신하는 단계를 포함할 수 있다. 본 방법은 UE가 무선 리소스 제어 접속(RRC_Connected) 상태에 있는지를 결정하는 단계와 UE가 절전 모드에 진입될 수 있는지를 결정하는 단계를 포함할 수 있다. 본 방법은 UE가 RRC_Connected 상태에 있고 UE가 절전 모드에 진입할 수 있다고 하는 결정에 응답하여, UE를 RRC 딥 아이들 모드로 변경하도록 구성하는 단계를 포함할 수 있다.

DATA TRANSMITTING METHOD BASED ON MACHINE TYPE GROUP-BASED TUNNELING AND A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING THE SAME CAPABLE OF REDUCING AN UNNECESSARY SIGNALING PROCESS

PURPOSE: A data transmitting method based on machine type group-based tunneling and a mobile communication system using the same are provided to reduce the loads of a system by efficiently implementing signaling processes. CONSTITUTION: A machine type communication(MTC) device in a MTC group transmits a connection request to a network. A mobile managing unit(220) transmits a session generation requesting message including MTC group identification(ID) and transmits an initial context setting requesting message including the MTC group ID to a base station. If the connection request form the MTC device is an initial connection request form the MTC group, the mobile managing unit transmits a bearer modification requesting message to a gateway. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MTC IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

셀룰러 시스템들에서 제어 신호들의 리소스 할당 및 메시지 식별

... 무선 통신을 위한 방법, 장치, 및 컴퓨터-판독가능 매체가 제공된다. 장치는 UE 에 대응하는 특정 넘버를 취출한다. 특정 넘버를 취출하기 위해, 장치는 UE 로부터의 채널 요청을 통해 특정 넘버를 수신할 수도 있다. 대안적으로, 장치는 특정 넘버를 취출하기 위해 UE 에 대해 특정 넘버를 할당할 수도 있다. 장치는 그 특정 넘버에 기초하여 커버리지 클래스 내에서 리소스 블록을 결정한다. 리소스 블록을 결정하기 위해, 장치는 해시 함수를 이용하여 커버리지 클래스 내의 리소스 블록 넘버에 대해 그 특정 넘버를 맵핑한다. 리소스 블록 넘버는 리소스 블록을 식별한다. 장치는 결정된 리소스 블록을 이용하여 UE 에 대해 디바이스-특정적 제어 메시지를 송신한다.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYSTEM INFORMATION FROM A SYSTEM SUPPORTING MACHINE-TO-MACHINE COMMUNICATION

OPERATION CONTROL METHOD OF MACHINE TO MACHINE USER EQUIPMENT, SYSTEM AND MACHINE TO MACHINE USER EQUIPMENT

DATA TRANSMITTING METHOD OF A MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING THE SAME CAPABLE OF DISPERSING DATA TRANSMITTING TIMINGS

PURPOSE: A data transmitting method of a machine type communication(MTC) device and a mobile communication system using the same are provided to overcome the loads of access networks. CONSTITUTION: A base station applies specific identification(ID) to MTC groups which are classified according to the characteristics of applications and allocates uplink resources to each MTC group ID. An MTC device(110) is in the MTC group and sets the specific transmission period of standing-by time and receives information related to the uplink resources allocated by the MTC group ID from the base station after the specific transmission period of standing-by time. The MTC device transmits data to the base station using the allocated uplink resources. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

공통 메시지를 전송하는 방법 및 관련 장치

... 본 발명은 공통 메시지 및 관련 장치를 전송하는 방법을 제공한다. 상기 방법은, 기지국이 제1 전송 구성을 결정하는 단계를 포함하며, 상기 제1 전송 구성은 적어도 하나의 전송 파라미터 그룹 및 각 전송 파라미터 그룹을 사용하기 위한 시각을 포함한다. 각 전송 파라미터 그룹은 이하의 파라미터: 공통 메시지를 전송하는 데 사용되는 협대역의 수량, 공통 메시지를 전송하는 데 사용되는 협대역의 위치, 또는 공통 메시지를 전송하는 데 사용되는 최대 전송 블록 크기 및 제어 채널 스케줄링 지시자 중 하나 이상의 파라미터를 포함한다. 제어 채널 스케줄링 지시자는 공통 메시지를 스케줄링하고 전송하기 위해 제어 채널을 사용하는지의 여부를 나타내는 데 사용된다. 또한, 상기 방법은, 기지국이 제1 전송 구성에 따라 타깃 머신 타입 통신(MTC)에 공통 메시지를 전송하는 단계를 포함한다. 상기 기술적 해결책에 따라, 기지국은 공통 메시지를 상이한 시각에 전송하는 데 사용되는 방식 및 파라미터를 결정할 수 있고, 이로써 공통 메시지의 전송을 유연하게 제어할 수 있다.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING A BROADCASTING SERVICE IN A SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATIONS

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting a broadcasting service in a system that supports machine to machine communications, the method comprising: transmitting an event registration message to a base station for the registration of an event at the time of occurrence; receiving from the base station an event registration response message that contains information on a reserved downlink resource area in the base station to transmit the event occurrence to other terminals; and broadcasting the event occurrence to the other terminals via the reserved downlink resource area.

“PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION AND SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE monitoraçãoMONITORAÇÃO AND CONTROL OF THE CONSUMPTION OF RESOURCES”

USER EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR APPLICATION AGNOSTIC DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION (DRX) TRIGGERING

Embodiments of user equipment (UE) and methods for application-agnostic discontinuous reception (DRX) triggering are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a UE is configured to monitor buffer status history and traffic activity history, and trigger DRX mode activation based on the buffer status and the traffic activity history. In some embodiments, the UE may determine a probability, based on the buffer status history and the traffic activity history, that a level of traffic activity that cannot be handled during DRX mode would occur. In these embodiments, the UE may trigger DRX mode activation when the probability is below a threshold.

METHOD FOR PROCESSING MESSAGES ON M2M PLATFORM AND M2M PLATFORM SYSTEM

A method for processing messages on a Machine-to-Machine/Man (M2M) platform and an M2M platform system are disclosed in the present invention, and they belong to the field of communications, wherein, the method comprises that: after receiving a first message from a terminal, an adaptation device of the M2M platform parses it and obtains a protocol type of the first message; the adaptation device judges whether the protocol type of the first message matches with an interface protocol of the M2M platform; if not, the adaptation device reassembles the first message so that the assembled first message matches with the interface protocol of the M2M platform; the adaptation device sends the assembled first message to the interface device of the M2M platform. According to the present invention, the problem that information interaction between the terminal and the M2M platform is restricted is settled.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING COVERAGE-LIMITED DEVICES

A method and apparatus can be configured to operate a node in a first mode (210) to support one or more user equipment. The method can also include operating the node in a second mode (220) to support one or more user equipment. The coverage of the second mode is enhanced compared to the coverage of the first mode.

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR APPLICATION SERVICE LAYER (ASL) INTER-NETWORKING

Systems and/or methods for providing internetworking among application services layers (ASLs) of different network technologies may be provided. For example, a tunnel anchor point (TAP) may be established. The TAP may be configured to enable communication between a local application in the network and a remote application in a different network. At the TAP, an ASL tunnel may be created to the local application in the network to facilitate the communication. Additionally, a message from the local application may be received where at least a portion of the message may be configured to be provided to a remote ASL and the remote application in the different network to which the local application wishes to communicate. At least the portion of the message may be provided to the remote ASL and the remote application in the different network.

TMSI ALLOCATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF, AND NETWORK ATTACHMENT AND LOCATION AREA UPDATE METHODS IN M2M COMMUNICATION

The invention provides a temporary mobile station identity TMSI allocation method, comprising steps of: notifying a mobility management entity MME device of a corresponding mobility attribute based on a type of a Machine Type Communication MTC application, wherein the mobility attribute indicates whether a mobility of the MTC application is high or low; determining, by the MME device, a mobility layer associated with the MTC application according to the mobility attribute, and then allocating a TMSI from an available address space to a MTC device applying the MTC application based on a predetermined criterion, according to the determined mobility layer. The present invention further provides corresponding MTC server, MME device, network attachment method and location area update method.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDLE MODE OPERATION FOR M2M COMMUNICATION

Provided are an operating method for machine to machine (M2M) communication and an apparatus using the method. In an idle mode, an M2M device receives a paging message from a base station. The paging message comprises a network connection type and a start offset. The network connection type indicates a resource allocation for a ranging request. The start offset indicates an offset at which to start monitoring the ranging resource for the ranging request.

M2M COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A SERVER DEVICE AND A CLIENT DEVICE

There is provided machine-to-machine, M2M, communications between a server device and a client device. At least two strings of sensor data are received by a first communications interface of an M2M server proxy. It is determined, based on at least one property of the received sensor data, whether or not a criterion has been met by the received sensor data, and as a result thereof whether or not a time delay should be inferred until information related to the received sensor data is to be transmitted to the server device.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING MULTICAST DATA TO M2M DEVICES IN A WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting multicast data to M2M devices, to a method for transmitting a reliable MAC control message, and to devices for supporting the methods. The method for receiving multicast data by an idle-mode M2M device in a wireless access system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the following steps: receiving a paging group identifier information message, including a multicast traffic indication (MTI) field indicating whether a paging message including multicast data and related control information is to be transmitted; an M2M device monitoring a paging frame for receiving the paging message in a paging listening period in an idle mode; if the paging message is not received in the paging frame, transmitting a ranging request message including an M2M operation code for checking whether the paging message is transmitted, and an M2M group identifier for identifying the M2M group to which the M2M device belongs; and receiving ...

METHOD OF INITIALIZING A CHANNEL IN A MEDICAL BODY AREA NETWORK

According to the disclosure of the present invention, a method of a Network Body Area Network (MBAN) master to control the channel defaulting of an MBAN terminal in an MBAN system is provided. The method includes: performing an association process with the MBAN terminal through a channel of a first frequency band; and transmitting control information for the channel initialization of the MBAN terminal to the MBAN terminal. The control information includes a channel defaulting timer, and a value of the channel defaulting timer indicates a time between the timing when the MBAN terminal cannot receive a signal from a channel of the first frequency band in use and the timing when the channel search of a second frequency band starts.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING DOWNLINK CONTROL SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Provided are a method and a device for transmitting a downlink control signal in a wireless communication system. A base station sets a transmission/reception (Tx/Rx) period (TSPS) on the basis of the type of a machine to machine (M2M) application, transmits said set Tx/Rx period to an M2M device, and performs a permanent scheduling for said M2M device on the basis of said set Tx/Rx period. Alternatively, the base station transmits a first downlink control signal that is allocated for an M2M group, which includes a plurality of M2M devices, to an M2M device that is included in said M2M group, and transmits, to said M2M device, a second downlink control signal that is specific to and allocated to said M2M device.

OPERATION METHOD FOR GROUP RESOURCES AND GROUP SERVER

The present invention provides an operation method for group resources, a group server, and equipment for executing an operation on group resources. A member resource operation request sent to a member device carries an operation request identification, so that a member device to which member resources belong determines, according to the operation request identification, whether operation request identifications stored by the member device comprises the operation request identification, and processes the member resource operation request according to a determination result, thereby avoiding repeatedly or cyclically processing the member resource operation request.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING HARQ OPERATION USING HARQ CHANNEL IDENTIFIER IN WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM

Various methods and apparatuses for supporting a HARQ operation of M2M devices are disclosed. As an embodiment of the present invention, a method for supporting a HARQ operation of M2M devices using a HARQ Channel Identifier (ACID) in a wireless access system includes transmitting, at a base station, a second UL A-MAP IE to M2M devices sharing a station identifier (STID) in a subframe in which a second M2M device is to retransmit a UL burst, wherein the second UL A-MAP IE includes resource allocation information for allocating a resource region to a first M2M device and includes a second ACID, receiving the UL burst retransmitted using a first ACID from the second M2M device in the subframe, and receiving a new UL burst transmitted using the second ACID from the first M2M device in the subframe, wherein the first and second M2M devices share the STID, and the first and second ACIDs are different from each other.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING MACHINE-TO-MACHINE COMMUNICATIONS

A method and apparatus for distributed services and data in a machine-to-machine (M2M) communication network are disclosed. A network server, an M2M gateway, and M2M devices include an M2M service capability layer for supporting M2M service capabilities, respectively. Reference points may be defined for interactions between network service capability layers, between gateway service capability layers, between a gateway service capability layer and a device service capability layer of an M2M device, between M2M device applications, and/or between a network, gateway, or device service capability layer and an M2M application. The network server may be split into a control server and a data server at a service capability layer to provide service capabilities for control functions and service capabilities for data functions, respectively. The data server may be configured to interact with another data server to push or pull data or resources either directly or indirectly via the control server ...

CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE BASED ON MULTIPLE PRIORITIES IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A wireless communication system is disclosed. More particularly, a control method and device based on multiple priorities in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method of controlling a back-off timer in a terminal configured with multiple priorities, which includes transmitting a first non-access stratum (NAS) request message set to a first priority level, starting the back-off timer configured by a network, and transmitting a second NAS request message, which is not set to the first priority level, while the back-off timer runs.

SERVER AND METHOD FOR TRIGGERING MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

The present invention relates to a terminal triggering technology in which a machine-type communication (MTC) server requests an MTC terminal to trigger through a wireless network of a mobile communication carrier, and the terminal that has received the trigger request initiates communication with the MTC server.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM

... [Problem] To enable establishment of the connection between wireless communication apparatuses even if the connection therebetween cannot be established by a predetermined process for establishing a direct connection. [Solution] Provided is a communication apparatus comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires first status information indicating the status of a first wireless communication apparatus related to a direct connection between apparatuses via a wireless communication and that also acquires second status information indicating the status of a second wireless communication apparatus related to the direct connection; and a control unit that establishes the connection between the first wireless communication apparatus and the second wireless communication apparatus via the wireless communication on the basis of the first status information and the second status information. At least one of the first status information and the second status information is acquired via a near field ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRIGGERING MTC GROUP IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A method for enabling a Machine Type Communication (MTC) - InterWorking Function (IWF) to trigger a MTC group in a wireless communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a step of transmitting a triggering request to a network node. The network node for receiving the triggering request determines success of the triggering request according to group-triggering-related information comprising information on whether the triggering request is transmitted in MTC group units.

MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION (MTC) VIA NON-ACCESS STRATUM LAYER

Technology for providing a machine type communication (MTC) service via a non-access stratum (NAS) layer is disclosed. In an example, a wireless device can include a NAS layer module, an application processor, and a MTC dispatcher. The NAS layer module can provide mobility management (MM) and session management (SM) for different radio access technology (RAT) signaling via the NAS layer. The application processor can process a MTC application running on the wireless device. The MTC dispatcher within the NAS layer module or the application processor can be used identify a MTC type of service in a message and perform an action based on the MTC type of service.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS METHOD AND SYSTEM

A mobile communications system for communicating data to and/or from mobile units, the system comprising one or more base stations arranged to communicate data to or from the mobile units via a wireless access interface within one or more frequency bands, and one or more of the base stations is arranged to provide a plurality of logically separate carriers for transmitting data to mobile units, wherein each of the logically separate carriers comprises physical communications resources within the one or more frequency bands of the wireless access interface; a first group of one or more mobile units arranged to communicate with the one or more base stations via at least a first carrier of the plurality of carriers; and a second group of one or more mobile units arranged to communicate with the one or more base stations via at least a second carrier of the plurality of carriers. The one or more base stations are operable to provide common information on the first carrier, the common information ...

UPDATE OF SECURITY FOR GROUP BASED FEATURE IN M2M

A network node (21), which is placed within a core network, receives a message from a transmission source (30) placed outside the core network. The message includes an indicator indicating whether or not the message is addressed to a group of one or more MTC devices attached to the core network. The network node (21) determines to authorize the transmission source (30), when the indicator indicates that the message is addressed to the group. Further, the message includes an ID for identifying whether or not the message is addressed to the group. The MTC device determines to discard the message, when the ID does not coincide with an ID allocated for the MTC device itself. Furthermore, the MTC device communicates with the transmission source (30) by use of a pair of group keys shared therewith.

LOW MOBILITY STATES AND PROCEDURES

Mobility states are defined in order to prevent excess signaling overhead and to conserve power on a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) in a wireless network. The WTRU may determine that is operating in a low mobility state based on triggers related to the frequency of movement of the WTRU between network cells. The WTRU may change cells less frequently in a low or no mobility state than in a normal mobility state. Upon determining that the WTRU is in the low or no mobility state, the WTRU may configure mobility procedures associated with the low or no mobility state in order to conserve power and other network resources. The WTRU may coordinate its mobility state with the network.

POLICY CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TERMINAL PERIPHERALS

Disclosed are a policy control method and device for terminal peripherals. The method comprises: an M2M gateway executing an operation for terminal peripherals according to a transaction trigger condition defined by a policy, wherein the operation for terminal peripherals is an operation corresponding to the transaction trigger condition in the definition of the policy. The present invention solves the technical problem in the related art that it is impossible to implement control of terminal peripherals through the M2M gateway according to the definition of the policy, which realizes policy control of terminal peripherals through the M2M gateway and improves the intelligent degree of an M2M system.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCESSING TO NETWORK

A method and system for accessing to network is provided by the present invention. The network establishes serial number distribution information, wherein said serial number distribution information includes a corresponding relationship between the serial number and the terminal identifier. And said serial number distribution information or serial number is transmitted to the terminal, so that said terminal accesses into the network according to the early or late order of the serial number when reporting data. With the technical solutions of the present invention, collision probability can be reduced.

SECURE REGISTRATION OF GROUP OF CLIENTS USING SINGLE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Automated secure registration techniques for communication devices are provided which address the problem of allowing multiple clients to gain access to one system, and thus provide a solution to the "reverse single sign-on" problem. For example, a method for registering a group of two or more communication devices in a communication network comprises the following steps. A group challenge message is sent from a network device to the group of two or more communication devices. The network device receives one or more response messages to the group challenge respectively from one or more of the group of two or more communication devices, wherein the response message from each of the responding communication devices in the group comprises a group credential corresponding to the group.

METHODS OF OPERATING NETWORKS, APPLICATION SERVERS, AND WIRELESS DEVICES SUPPORTING MACHINE-TO-MACHINE APPLICATIONS

A machine-to-machine application server may provide a machine-to-machine application, A machine-to-machine application identification from a machine-to-machine service device may be provided at the machine-to-machine application server. The machine-to-machine application identification may identify a machine-to-machine application provided by the machine-to-machine application server, and the machine- to-machine application identification may identify a communication path between the wireless device and the machine-to-machine application server. Service may be provided according to the machine-to-machine application from the machine-to- machine application server to the machine-to-machine service device using the machine-to-machine application identification to identify the communications path between the machine-to-machine application server and the machine-to-machine service device.

CONTEXT ORIENTED BILLING

The present invention is directed toward networks and more particularly to a method and system for providing information related to context-oriented billing in such networks. In one more embodiments, a computer implemented method provides for billing invoices in response to one or more of a customer's network elements which have been correlated with detailed network data, classified into one or more billing event categories, and rated in accordance with a predetermined hierarchy.

POWER MONITORING SYSTEM

The invention provides a hierarchically accessible monitoring system configured to be used with a standby generator, and a method of remotely accessing generator information from a standby generator. The hierarchically accessible monitoring system includes an interface unit configured to receive information from the standby generator and to communicate the generator information, and a remote data server in communication with the interface unit. The remote data server receives the generator information from the interface unit, stores the generator information, and controls access to the generator information based upon at least two hierarchical levels, each hierarchical level having different access privileges. The hierarchically accessible monitoring system also includes a user interface configured to display the generator information from the remote data server to at least one user. The user has access privileges to read the generator information based upon the user's assigned hierarchical ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MACHINE-TO-MACHINE SERVICE

A method and an apparatus for providing Machine-to-Machine (M2M) service are provided. A method of providing service by an M2M device includes transmitting a request for service to a Network Security Capability (NSEC), the request for service comprising a identifier of a Device Servie Capability Layer (DSCL) of the M2M device, performing an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication with an M2M Authentication Server (MAS) via the NSEC, and generating, if the EAP authentication is successful, a service key using a Master Session Key (MSK), a first constant string, and the identifier of the DSCL.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING INITIAL RANGING FOR MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATION SERVICE IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Provided is an INitial ranging (IN) method for a Machine to Machine communication service in a mobile communication system. The IN method includes recognizing the presence of a terminal attempting IN; determining whether a service the terminal wants to receive is a mobile communication service or a Machine to Machine communication service; and if the terminal wants to receive the Machine to Machine communication service, setting an 'indicator indicating to use Ranging Preamble (RP) code partition information for Machine to Machine communication' for the terminal, and transmitting 'IN-related control information for mobile communication' including the indicator to the terminal. The 'RP code partition information for Machine to Machine communication' represents information about RP codes available in the Machine to Machine communication service.

REDUCED CONTEXT OR CONTEXT-LESS SHORT MESSAGE TRANSMISSION FOR MACHINE-TYPE-COMMUNICATION

A mobile communications terminal communicates data using a mobile communications network. The mobile communications network comprising one or more base stations operable to provide a wireless access interface for the communications terminals;and one or more mobility managers operable to send and receive signalling packets for controlling user data communications between communications terminals and a destination. The communications terminal is operable to communicate packets with one or more base stations in the mobile communications system via a wireless access interface provided by the one or more base stations;and to send a signalling packet to one or more mobility managers of the mobile communications system, the signalling packet comprising user data intended for a destination, prior to establishing a signalling connection with the one or more mobility managers. The one or more mobility managers are operable, upon reception of a signalling packet from a communications terminal and ...

METHOD FOR POSITION UPDATE IN M2M COMMUNICATION, AND APPARATUS USING SAME

Provided are a method for performing a position update in machine to machine (M2M) communication, and an apparatus using the method. In an idle mode, an M2M apparatus receives a paging message from a base station. The paging message comprises an action code, a network access type, and a resource offset. The action code is an indication for the M2M apparatus to perform a position update; the network access type is an indication for the allocation of resources for a ranging request; and the resource offset is an indication for an offset for uplink allocation. The M2M apparatus transmits the ranging request message to the base station by means of the uplink allocation.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPORTING ABNORMAL POWER OUTAGE IN WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM SUPPORTING M2M ENVIRONMENTS

A method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving a power outage report message of M2M device is disclosed. A method for reporting an abnormal power outage event in a wireless access system that supports M2M environment comprises the steps of detecting the abnormal power outage event in an M2M device of a connected state in a normal mode; and transmitting a signaling header from the M2M device to a base station, the signaling header including a power outage indicator for reporting the abnormal power outage event.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES TO IMPROVE ON-TIME THROUGHPUT FOR INTEGRATED MULTI-RAT HETEROGENEOUS NETWORKS

Methods and devices for optimizing on-time throughput in a wireless network. An enhanced node B (eNodeB) integrating two or more air interfaces schedules transmissions, for a measurement period, over at least one of the two or more air interfaces. The eNodeB estimates, based on the transmissions, a metric of on-time throughput for the user equipment (UE) within the cell, where on-time throughput is a measure of an amount of data that arrives at a destination before a delay threshold has been reached and at a bit-rate greater than or equal to a target bit-rate. The eNodeB then assigns UEs within the cell to an air interface of the two or more air interface to maximize the metric of on-time throughput for the UEs within the cell.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING CONGESTION IN A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

The present invention discloses an apparatus for managing contention in a communication system. The apparatus comprises a processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing programming for execution by the processor. The programming may include instruction to receive a ranging code from a device in a ranging channel, and the ranging code corresponds to a current ranging attempt. The programming may further include instruction to broadcast a message acknowledging reception of the ranging code. The programming may further include instruction to receive a ranging request message from the device, and the ranging request message comprises a ranging retries parameter that specifies a number of ranging retries that the device preformed during the current ranging attempt.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING COMMON CONTROL CHANNEL INFORMATION TO MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION (MTC) DEVICES IN A GERAN ENVIRONMENT

The present invention provides a method and system for communicating control channel information to machine type communication (MTC) devices in a GPRS EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) environment. In one embodiment, a method includes mapping MTC Common Control Channels (MCCCHs) associated with one or more MTC devices onto one or more physical channels, and including a set of parameters associated with the one or more MCCCHs in a system information message. The set of parameters includes array of start time, index representing a group identifier, user identifier, traffic flow identifier, group based traffic flow identifier, periodicity of MTC broadcast control channel (MBCCH) and associated validity period, and carrier information.

MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A DEVICE THAT PROVIDES M2M SERVICES, AND AN APPARATUS THEREOF

A method for managing a device that provides M2M services according to the present invention comprises: a process where a device that provides the M2M services to a user transmits a device registration request message requesting that the device be registered, after the connection setup with a wired/wireless network has been completed; a process where a service server that receives the device registration request message performs authentication for the device and analyzes information about the device to set up M2M service provider information which is necessary to provide the M2M service to the device, provided that the device has been registered for the first time; a process where the service server saves, in a user/device repository, the device registration information included in the device registration request message as well as device profile information including the M2M service provider information; a process where the user/device repository generates reference information for making ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR APPLICATION SERVICE LAYER (ASL) INTER-NETWORKING

Systems and/or methods for providing internetworking among application services layers (ASLs) of different network technologies may be provided. For example, a tunnel anchor point (TAP) may be established. The TAP may be configured to enable communication between a local application in the network and a remote application in a different network. At the TAP, an ASL tunnel may be created to the local application in the network to facilitate the communication. Additionally, a message from the local application may be received where at least a portion of the message may be configured to be provided to a remote ASL and the remote application in the different network to which the local application wishes to communicate. At least the portion of the message may be provided to the remote ASL and the remote application in the different network.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATIONS

The described aspects include methods and apparatus providing MTC in a wireless network. In an aspect, a narrow bandwidth within a wide system bandwidth is allocated for communicating data related to MTC. MTC control data generated for communicating over one or more MTC control channels for an MTC UE within the narrow bandwidth is transmitted over the one or more MTC control channels. The one or more MTC channels are multiplexed with one or more legacy channels over the wide system bandwidth. Other aspects are provided for transmission mode and content of the MTC control data or other MTC data.

SUPPORT OF USER PLANE TRANSACTIONS OVER A MOBILE NETWORK

In an embodiment, there is provided an architecture for the support of user plane transactions over a mobile network between an User Equipment UE and an IP network, said mobile network comprising at least one node, referred to as control plane node, supporting control plane transactions between said UE and said mobile network over control plane bearer, said architecture comprising: - said UE and said control plane node adapted to support user plane transactions over said mobile network between said UE and said control plane node, over control plane bearer, - said control plane node adapted to support user plane transactions over said mobile network between said control plane node and said IP network without need of user plane bearer in said mobile network, said control plane node interfacing, with or without IP tunnelling, with a gateway function interfacing with said IP network.

METHOD FOR CONGESTION CONTROL IN MOBILE NETWORKS AND MOBILE NETWORK WITH CONGESTION CONTROL

A method for congestion control in mobile networks, wherein said mobile network includes a core network and a radio access network, is characterized in that a core network node performs the steps of identifying mobile stations having the same or similar subscription features and/or the same or a similar behavior towards the mobile network, dynamically grouping at least a subset of said identified mobile stations, and assigning said grouped mobile stations a unique group ID. Furthermore, a mobile network with congestion control is described.

A METHOD OF STATE CONTROL OF NON-ACCESS STRATUM IN WIRELESS NETWORK

Current UBs need to proceed periodic tracking area ·update, thus generating more signaling overhead and power consumption. For solving the problem, the invention propose a method of state control of non-access stratum. Wherein the UE is governed by a connection and mobility management device an access network. The non-access stratum in UE can be in a sleep state in which the UE cuts off the connection with the access network, stops periodic tracking area update procedure, detects paging messages. The non access stratum of the management device cuts off the connection with the access network, stops detecting mobile reachability of the UE, stores MM context of the UE, acquires the location of the UE in the TA resolution, and reserves paging resources for the UE. The invention reduces the signaling overhead and power consumption of URs, especially the MTC UEs.

A METHOD FOR PERFORMING AND A DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A M2ME FAIL OVER MECHANISM

An alternative access point for M2ME's is provided by introducing an extended M2ME, a M2ME/Femto, which is able to operate as a Femto cell in addition to operating as an M2ME is provided. The M2ME/Femto is configured to recognize a connectivity disruption in a conventional wireless connection to a home operator and to respond to such a disruption by providing for an alternative, fixed connection between the M2ME/Femto and the home operator. A M2ME configured to access the M2ME/Femto when required due to a connectivity disruption and a node of a home operator configured to set up an alternative fixed connection between the M2ME/Femto and the node when required due to a connectivity disruption at the wireless connection is also provided.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS USING WIRELESS SENSOR(S)

A passive radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor is provided. This passive RFID sensor includes an inductive loop, a processing module, and a wireless communication module. The inductive loop has an inductive loop impedance that may vary with an environment in which the inductive loop is placed. The processing module couples to the inductive loop and has a tuning module that may vary a reactive component impedance coupled to the inductive loop in order to change a system impedance. The system impedance includes both the inductive loop impedance and the reactive component impedance. The tuning module then produces an impedance value representative of the reactive component impedance. A memory module may store the impedance value which may then later be communicated to an RFID reader via the wireless communication module. The RFID reader may then exchange the impedance value representative of the reactive components of impedance with the RFID reader such that the RFID reader or another ...

METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS OF LOCATION-BASED MACHINE-TO-MACHINE COMMUNICATION

A method, a system and an apparatus of location-based machine-to-machine communication are disclosed. The method includes: a network device receives a first service request sent by an MTC server and intended for obtaining service data of a first service in a first area, where the network device uses a first terminal identifier to trigger first MTC devices that execute the first service in the first area to access a network, and the first MTC devices share the first terminal identifier and first subscription information; the network device receives the service data of the first service reported by the first MTC devices after the first MTC devices access the network as triggered; and the network device sends the service data to the MTC server. Embodiments of the present invention can save storage space and bearer resources of the network side and reduce network overhead, device overhead and air interface resource consumption. 1. A location-based machine-to-machine communication method , comprising:receiving, by a network device, a first service request sent by a machine type communications (MTC) server and intended for obtaining service data of a first service in a first area, wherein the network device uses a first terminal identifier to trigger first MTC devices that execute the first service in the first area to access a network, and the first MTC devices share the first terminal identifier and first subscription information;receiving, by the network device, the service data of the first service reported by the first MTC devices after the first MTC devices access the network as triggered;sending, by the network device, the service data to the MTC server; or,receiving, by the network device, an access request sent by the first MTC devices proactively by using the first terminal identifier of the MTC devices, wherein the access request is triggered after the first MTC devices enter the first area, and the first MTC devices share the first terminal identifier and the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING DATA TRANSMISSION OF MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Disclosed are a method and device for processing data transmission by a machine-type communication device. The method comprises: determining, by the network side, the mode for the machine-type communication device to transmit a small amount of user data using a control plane; instructing, by the network side, the machine-type communication device to transmit the small amount of user data using the control plane according to the determined mode; and transmitting, by the machine-type communication device, the small amount of user data using the control plane, according to instructions from the network side. In the present application, on the one hand, the mode of transmitting user data by a control plane can be used in transmitting a small amount of data, so as to improve the system efficiency; and on the other hand, the possibility of causing or increasing the congestion in signalling transmission and/or processing can be avoided when making full use of the mode of transmitting user data by the control plane in transmitting the small amount of data, thus improving the performance of a long-term evolution system in supporting the machine-type communication device. 1. A method for a data transmission process of a Machine Type Communication , MTC , device , comprising:determining, at a network side, a scheme of transmitting a small data amount of user data on a control plane for the MTC device; andinstructing, at the network side, the MTC device to transmit a small data amount of user data on the control plane in the determined scheme.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scheme of transmitting a small data amount of user data on a control plane for the MTC device includes any one or combination of the following contents:whether to allow the MTC device to transmit a small data amount of data in the scheme of transmitting user data on the control plane;the size of a small data amount of data allowed to be transmitted by the MTC device;signalling allowed to be used by ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULES ON WIRELESS NETWORKS FOR MACHINE-TO-MACHINE APPLICATIONS

A mobile station connected to a wireless network can comprise a subscriber identity module. The subscriber identity module can maintain a list of networks. The list can comprise forbidden public land mobile network data. Software can manage the forbidden public land mobile network data. For example, an applet transmitted to the subscriber identity module can periodically delete entries from the list and/or reset the subscriber identity module on predefined time intervals or when specified events occur. 1. A mobile station for providing a communications link for a machine-to-machine (M2M) application , the mobile station comprising: a microprocessor module operative to control operation or telemetry of the mobile station based on local sensory information and commands received via a cellular network;', 'a transceiver, operatively coupled to the microprocessor module, operative to process wireless signals incoming from and outgoing to the cellular network; and', 'an antenna, associated with the transceiver, that conducts the wireless signals;, 'mobile equipment comprisinga subscriber identity module (SIM); anda computer program loaded on the subscriber identity module, the computer program comprising a timer that increments time based on transmission of periodic messages containing location information, wherein the timer is operative to trigger one or more time-based actions.2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the subscriber identity module comprises forbidden public land mobile network data stored in memory of the subscriber identity module and managed by the one or more time-based actions that the timer is operative to trigger.3. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the periodic messages comprise status commands.4. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the periodic messages are sent approximately every 30 seconds.5. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the periodic messages are sent on a time interval set in an industry standard.6. The mobile station ...

METHOD OF OPERATING GESTURE BASED COMMUNICATION CHANNEL AND PORTABLE TERMINAL SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME

Methods and apparatus are provided for operating a close proximity communication channel based on a gesture. A gesture event is generated on a touch screens of a portable terminal. The portable terminal includes a close proximity communication module. The portable terminal generates a context message corresponding to the gesture event. The context message is transmitted to at least one other portable terminal. The close proximity communication channel is established based on the context message. 1. A method of operating a close proximity communication channel based on a gesture , the method comprising the steps of:generating a gesture event on a touch screen of a portable terminal, wherein the portable terminal comprises a close proximity communication module;generating, at the portable terminal, a context message corresponding to the gesture event;transmitting the context message to at least one other portable terminal; andestablishing the close proximity communication channel based on the context message.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the context message comprises collecting gesture generation time point information of the gesture event and gesture form information of the gesture event.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising at least one of:collecting terminal orientation information at a gesture event generation time point;collecting address information of the portable terminal; andcollecting user function information associated with the close proximity communication channel according to the gesture event.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein collecting user function information comprises:obtaining gesture event information for the gesture event in which a user function is previously defined; andconfirming the user function information from previously defined event information.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:confirming generation time point information of a gesture event included in a received context message or an allowable range ...

EFFICIENT SIGNALING FOR MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION

Disclosed herein are embodiments for Machine Type Communication (MTC). The techniques disclosed may reduce signaling by transmitting MTC data over control planes and avoiding a full cycle of connection procedures typically required for transmission. MTC data may be directly appended to a control plane message, in addition, in order to reduce the signaling load, a WTRU may autonomously release the connection without being told, by the network. Techniques may be used to indicate a network provider's machine type communication (MTC) capability. The MTC services or capabilities that may be provided by a respective network operator may be communicated to a WTRU. 1. A method of communication for a machine type communication (MTC) device , the method comprising:receiving a first MTC data via a system information block (SIB) message;appending a second MTC data to a control signaling message in response to the SIB message; andsending the control signaling message with the appended second MTC data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sending of the control signaling message with appended second MTC data is done in less than a full cycle of a connection procedure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control signaling message is a radio resource control (RRC) signaling message.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the second MTC data is sent without establishing an RRC connection.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second MTC data is sent without the establishment of data bearers.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising notifying a network that the second MTC data has been appended to the control signaling message.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first MTC data comprises MTC capability information of a network.8. A method of communication for a machine type communication (MTC) device claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving a system information block (SIB) message with MTC data appended thereon; andprocessing the MTC data.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING LOW-COST MTC (MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATION) DEVICES IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A method and apparatus are disclosed for improving low-cost MTC (Machine-Type Communication) devices in a wireless communication system. The method includes broadcasting, in a system information, a first information used for cell re-selection. The method further includes providing a second information, for a neighboring cell or a frequency, that is used for cell re-selection. 1. A method for improving low-cost MTC (Machine-Type Communication) devices in a wireless communication system , comprising:broadcasting, in a system information, a first information used for cell re-selection; andproviding a second information, for a neighboring cell or a frequency, that is used for cell re-selection.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second information is a bandwidth or downlink (DL) bandwidth of the neighboring cell.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second information indicates whether the neighboring cell uses a specific bandwidth or downlink (DL) bandwidth.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second information indicates whether the neighboring cell supports a low cost MTC.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second information is a list of cells or neighboring cells supporting a low cost MTC.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second information is a list of cells or neighboring cells using a specific bandwidth or downlink (DL) bandwidth.7. A communication device for improving low-cost MTC (Machine-Type Communication) devices in a wireless communication system claim 1 , the communication device comprising:a control circuit;a processor installed in the control circuit;a memory installed in the control circuit and operatively coupled to the processor; broadcasting, in a system information, a first information used for cell re-selection; and', 'providing a second information, for a neighboring cell or a frequency, that is used for cell re-selection., 'wherein the processor is configured to execute a program code stored in memory to improve low-cost MTC ...

Managing the operation of a machine type communication device in a mobile communication system

One object of the present invention is o method for managing the operation of a Machine Type Communication MTC Device in a mobile communication system, said method comprising a step of: performing said management within a detach of the MTC Device from the mobile communication network.

Machine-type communication subscription control

According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus configured to operate as a subscriber server ( 2 ). The apparatus comprises a memory ( 11 ) for storing the subscription information of one or more Machine Type Communications, MTC, subscribers, the subscription information of a MTC subscriber including one or more MTC Features and information regarding the MTC subscriber's subscribed services, a processor ( 10 ) for assessing which of the one or more subscribed MTC Features are supported, assessing any interaction that may occur between each of the supported subscribed MTC Features and between each of the supported subscribed MTC Features and the subscribed services, and determining the subscription information that should be sent to a serving node ( 1 ) based on the outcome of the assessments, and a transmitter ( 13 ) for sending the determined subscription information to the serving node ( 1 ).

Method for Transferring Data from a Plurality of SIM-Less Communication Modules

The invention relates to a method of transferring data from at least a first communication module and a second communication module to, respectively, a first data processing centre and a second data processing centre via a circuit switched telecommunications network. A first and second connection request containing respective first and second pre-provisioned telephone numbers from the first and second communication modules are received in the network. The first and second telephone numbers are processed such that the network refrains from authenticating the first and second communication modules. Subsequently first and a second circuit switched data connections are established with the first and second communication modules for receiving data. The data can be routed from the first communication module to the first data processing centre and from the second communication module to the second data processing centre in accordance with the first and second telephone numbers, respectively. 127-. (canceled)28. A method of transferring data from a first communication module arranged to perform machine-to-machine applications and a second communication module arranged to perform machine-to-machine applications to a first data processing centre via a circuit switched telecommunications network , comprising:receiving a first connection request from said first communication module containing a first unique identifier and a second connection request from said second communication module containing a second unique identifier, said first connection request and second connection request containing a telephone number indicating that said circuit switched telecommunications network should refrain from authenticating said first and second communication modules;establishing a first and a second circuit switched data connection with said first and second communication modules for receiving data from said first communication module and data from said second communication module in ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF COMMUNICATING PACKET DATA UNITS IN A WIRELESS NETWORK ENVIRONMENT AND SYSTEM USING THEREOF

A method and system for communicating packet data units over a Gb interface in a wireless communication environment is provided. Packed Data Units (PDUs) are received from Machine Type Communication (MTC) device(s) by a base station coupled to the MTC device(s). Then, the PDUs are aggregated over a period of time by the base station. Further, the aggregated PDUs are packed in at least one Logical Link Control (LLC) data packet. The at least one LLC data packet including the aggregated PDUs is multiplexed over a Gb interface in a single session between the base station and a packet core network. 1. A method of transmitting Packet Data Units (PDUs) in a wireless network environment , the method comprising:aggregating PDUs associated with one or more Machine Type Communication (MTC) devices;packing the aggregated PDUs associated with the one or more MTC devices into at least one Logical Link Control (LLC) data packet; andmultiplexing the at least one LLC data packet containing the aggregated PDUs over a Gb interface in a single session.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PDUs associated with the one or more MTC devices comprises Packet Switched (PS) data claim 1 , andwherein the PDUs associated with the one or more MTC devices are stored.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PDUs associated with the one or more MTC devices are aggregated when a type of call is associated with the one or more MTC devices.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aggregated PDUs associated with the one or more MTC devices are concatenated into the at least one LLC data packet based on a predefined criterion.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aggregated PDUs associated with the one or more MTC devices are concatenated into the at least one LLC data packet based on a predefined criterion claim 1 , wherein the predefined criterion is based on at least one of a group identifier associated with the one or more MTC devices claim 1 , a priority ...

COMMUNICATION METHOD OF MTC DEVICES AND RELATED APPARATUS

A communication method of MTC devices in the field of communication technologies, including: grouping, by a network side, first MTC devices according to time when the first MTC devices access a network, where the grouping is so performed that MTC devices accessing the network at same time are grouped into different groups, and MTC devices accessing the network at different time are grouped into a same group; and sending, after the first MTC devices access the network, group information to the first MTC devices, so that the first MTC devices receive and/or send data according to the group information. Embodiments of the present invention further provide a related communication apparatus of MTC devices. Embodiments of the present invention realize scattering time for MTC devices to access a network for sending data, thereby avoiding collisions and effectively easing the burden resulted from MTC devices accessing the network concurrently. 1. A communication method of Machine Type Communication MTC devices comprising:grouping, by a network side, first MTC devices according to time when the first MTC devices access a network, wherein the grouping is so performed that MTC devices accessing the network at same time are grouped into different groups, and MTC devices accessing the network at different time are grouped into a same group; andsending, after the first MTC devices access the network, group information to the first MTC devices, so that the first MTC devices receive and/or send data according to the group information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the time when the first MTC devices access the network comprises one of:a time when the first MTC devices access the network determined according to a group parameter; ortime when the first MTC devices access the network initially.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the group parameter comprises one of:a data transmission period of the first MTC devices and time duration in unit for uploading data ...

Device-to-device group communication method and device using the same

Provided are a device-to-device (D2D) group communication method and a device using the same. The method includes transmitting a scheduling request for D2D group communication to a base station, receiving first radio resource information for a status report of D2D data to be transmitted from the base station, transmitting a D2D buffer status report to the base station through a first radio resource, receiving second radio resource information including D2D resource allocation information necessary for the D2D group communication from the base station, and transmitting control information for the D2D group communication including a D2D group identifier (ID) as a device ID and D2D user data to two or more communication partner devices belonging to the D2D group.

Method and apparatus for triggering machine type communications applications

A method and apparatus for triggering at least one machine type communications (MTC) application using at least one wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) is disclosed. The method includes receiving a triggering message including a device trigger (DT) and a maximum delayed response time value from a core network entity (CN), storing the DT in the WTRU, initiating a timer in the WTRU set to the maximum delayed response time value, and on a condition that the timer expires, the WTRU transitioning to a radio resource control (RRC) connected mode and dispatching the DT to the MTC application.

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Provided is a communication device including a communication control unit that inserts, into a destination field of a data packet, intermediate node designation information designating an intermediate node different from a destination node of the data packet on a path to the destination node, and a transmission unit that transmits the data packet into which the intermediate node designation information is inserted. 1. A communication device comprising:a communication control unit that inserts, into a destination field of a data packet, intermediate node designation information designating an intermediate node different from a destination node of the data packet on a path to the destination node; anda transmission unit that transmits the data packet into which the intermediate node designation information is inserted.2. The communication device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a reception unit that receives the data packet transmitted from a terminal device or transmitted to the terminal device,wherein the communication control unit inserts the intermediate node designation information into the destination field of the data packet when the terminal device is a machine-type communication (MTC) terminal.3. The communication device according to claim 2 , wherein the communication control unit specifies an intermediate node to be designated for the data packet from a plurality of intermediate node candidates using intermediate node data for specifying the intermediate node to be designated.4. The communication device according to claim 2 , wherein the communication control unit transcribes information described in the destination field upon receipt of the data packet to another field.5. The communication device according to claim 4 , wherein the communication control unit adds a flag indicating that the destination field is changed to the data packet.6. The communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication control unit inserts control ...

WI-FI DIRECT CONNECTION METHOD

A Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct connection method is provided. The method includes, when a Wi-Fi-Direct connection is requested, performing a device discovery to display a device discovery result and generating a target peer list from Peer-to-Peer (P2P) devices in the displayed device discovery result, performing a provision discovery of a Personal Identification Number (PIN) connection type with the P2P devices within the target peer list, after inputting a PIN, transmitting a PIN check query request message to the P2P devices within the target peer list, and receiving a PIN check query response message from each of the P2P devices within the target peer list, and identifying a status code of each received PIN check query request message establishing the Wi-Fi Direct connection when the status code corresponds to a success. 1. A Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct connection method , the method comprising:when a Wi-Fi-Direct connection is requested, performing a device discovery to display a device discovery result and generating a target peer list from Peer-to-Peer (P2P) devices in the displayed device discovery result;performing a provision discovery of a Personal Identification Number (PIN) connection type with the P2P devices within the target peer list;after inputting a PIN, transmitting a PIN check query request message to the P2P devices within the target peer list, and receiving a PIN check query response message from each of the P2P devices within the target peer list; andidentifying a status code of each received PIN check query request message establishing the Wi-Fi Direct connection when the status code corresponds to a success.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating of the target peer list comprises:selecting one or more P2P devices to which the Wi-Fi Direct connection is desired to be made from the P2P devices displayed in the device discovery result; andgenerating the target peer list including the selected P2P devices.3. The method of ...

System and method for connecting, configuring and testing wireless devices and applications

A system, apparatus, and method are provided for connecting, configuring and testing wireless devices and applications. For example, one embodiment of wireless device for operation in a wireless network comprises a processor, a wireless module including a radio receiver and transmitter unit coupled to the processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) coupled to the processor, and a Connection Manager Module (CMM) including an Application Programming Interface (API) module, a Rules Engine Module, and a Rules Set Module, wherein the CMM manages a connection to a wireless network

MOBILE PEER-TO-PEER CONTENT SHARING METHOD AND SYSTEM

Embodiment of the disclosure set forth methods for sharing data in a wireless network. Some example methods include storing in a database a content related information associated with a first mobile device, receiving a request for the content related information from a second mobile device, searching the database for the content related information, and transmitting a search result to the second mobile device to enable the transfer of content between the first mobile device and the second mobile device. 121-. (canceled)22. A method for transmitting data in a wireless network , comprising:determining a channel condition for data transmission in the wireless network;identifying an anticipated reward for data transmission in the wireless network; andtransmitting content to a base station in the wireless network prior to receiving a request for the content and when the channel condition and the anticipated reward satisfy threshold values.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:receiving a chunk size that is established based on stability of a connection to the base station; andsplitting the content based on the chunk size.24. The method of claim 22 , further comprising directly transmitting the content to a peer in the wireless network when a distance to the peer satisfies a distance threshold value.25. A device configured to transmit data in a wireless network claim 22 , the device comprising:a memory unit; and determine a channel condition for data transmission in the wireless network,', 'identify an anticipated reward for data transmission in the wireless network, and', 'transmit content to a base station in the wireless network prior to receiving a request for the content and when the channel condition and the anticipated reward satisfy threshold values., 'a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is configured to'}26. The device of claim 25 , wherein the processing unit is further configured to split the content based on a chunk size that correlates ...

Method and Telecommunications Network for Controlling Activation of at Least One Terminal in a Machine-Type Communication Application

The invention relates to a method for controlling activation of at least one terminal in a machine-type communication application using a wireless access network. The wireless access network comprises a number of location areas, each of the location areas comprising a plurality of cells. The terminal has been assigned an identifier. First, a location identifier is received from a location provider, the location identifier indicating a subset of cells of at least one of the location areas. Activation of the at least one terminal is then controlled by transmitting at least one broadcast message on at least one cell broadcast channel in the cells of the subset indicated by the location identifier. The broadcast message contains the identifier or identifier part assigned to the terminal, such that the at least one terminal is signalled that the broadcast message is intended for him. An activation control system and a mobile terminal for use with such a system are also disclosed. 118-. (canceled)19. A method for controlling activation of at least one terminal in a machine-type communication application using a wireless access network , the wireless access network including a number of location areas , each of the location areas including a plurality of cells , the terminal having been assigned an identifier , the method comprising:receiving a location identifier from a location provider, the location identifier indicating a subset of cells of at least one of the location areas; andcontrolling activation of the at least one terminal by transmitting at least one broadcast message on at least one cell broadcast channel in the indicated cells of the subset, wherein the broadcast message contains the identifier or identifier part assigned to the at least one terminal.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the identifier is unrelated to the wireless access network.21. The method according to claim 20 , wherein the broadcast message contains at least one activation ...

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OUT-OF-BAND INFORMATION FEEDBACK

A hybrid receiver is provided with a first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module. The first wireless communication module is configured to establish a first connection with a hybrid transmitter using a first wireless technology, and generate reception status information of the first connection. The second wireless communication module is configured to report the reception status information to the hybrid transmitter using a second wireless technology. 1. A hybrid receiver , comprising:a first wireless communication module establishing a first connection with a hybrid transmitter using a first wireless technology, and generating reception status information of the first connection; anda second wireless communication module reporting the reception status information to the hybrid transmitter using a second wireless technology.2. The hybrid receiver of claim 1 , wherein the second wireless communication module further establishes a peer-to-peer connection with the hybrid transmitter using the second wireless technology claim 1 , and the reception status information is reported to the hybrid transmitter via the peer-to-peer connection.3. The hybrid receiver of claim 1 , wherein the second wireless communication module further broadcasts an advertisement using the second wireless technology claim 1 , and the reception status information is reported to the hybrid transmitter via the broadcasted advertisement.4. The hybrid receiver of claim 1 , wherein the reception status information comprises at least one of the following:a Channel Quality Indicator (CQI);a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) or Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR);a Packet Loss Rate (PLR) or Packet Error Rate (PER); anda receiving buffer status.5. The hybrid receiver of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless technology is a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) technology claim 1 , and the second wireless technology is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology.6. An information feedback ...

Apparatus and Method for Communications

Apparatus and method for communication are provided. The method includes storing a machine type communication channel access profile of user equipment configured to utilise machine type communication with a network when the equipment has not an active connection with the network. The access profile is based on active UE contexts including serving-cell contexts of the device on the last access occasion. The access profile is synchronised between the user equipment and the network. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to:store a machine type communication channel access profile of user equipment configured to utilise machine type communication with a network when the equipment has not an active connection with the network, wherein the access profile is based on active user equipment contexts including serving-cell contexts of the device on the last access occasion, andsynchronise the access profile between the user equipment and the network.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the apparatus being configured to receive the machine type communication channel access profile of the user equipment when the user equipment connects to a base station of the network for the first time.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , the apparatus being configured to forward the stored information to the network during a connection setup between the network and the equipment.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stored information comprises equipment identities claim 1 , serving-cell identities and system information claim 1 , time and status of the previous network connection claim 1 , timing advance information claim 1 , transmit power used during previous connection and/or channel allocation information.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to update the stored ...

Communication system and communication apparatus

Provided is a communication system including a base station, a communication apparatus, and a gateway apparatus including a first communication unit that communicates with the base station in a first communication method, a second communication unit that communicates with the communication apparatus in a second communication method, an identification information holding unit that holds a correspondence between first identification information in the first communication method and second identification information in the second communication method of the communication apparatus, and a category information holding unit to share category information showing a characteristic of the communication apparatus with the communication apparatus. The first communication unit performs communication of the communication apparatus in accordance with the category information with the base station by using the first identification information of the communication apparatus.

Method and Apparatus for Controlling Network Access of Machine Terminal

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, an apparatus, and a system for controlling network access of a machine terminal. In the embodiments of the present invention, an authorized period and/or a forbidden period of a time-controlled subscription is generated according to information such as network service load historical data of a network and application information of the time-controlled subscription. Network access of the machine terminal is controlled according to the authorized period and/or the forbidden period. Because the network access time of the machine terminal can be controlled flexibly, the communication of the machine terminal can be controlled flexibly, and impacts of machine terminal communication on ordinary terminal communication can be reduced. 1. A method for controlling network access of a machine terminal , the method comprising:generating an authorized period and/or a forbidden period of a time-controlled subscription according to requirement information, wherein the requirement information comprises application information of the time-controlled subscription and network service load historical data;notifying the authorized period and/or the forbidden period to the machine terminal; andcontrolling access of the machine terminal according to the authorized period and/or the forbidden period after receiving an access request of the machine terminal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the generating comprises generating authorized periods and/or forbidden periods of at least one of all time-controlled subscriptions claim 1 , a certain type of time-controlled subscriptions claim 1 , or a certain time-controlled subscription according to the requirement information.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the notifying comprises at least one of broadcasting the authorized period and/or the forbidden period to the machine terminal through a cell broadcast service.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

FIXED LOCATION REGISTRATION

Systems, devices and techniques for machine to machine (M2M) communications include optimizing performance of an M2M network based on knowledge about a fixed, or non-mobile, operation of an M2M service. In various embodiments, paging operation, direct channel assignment operation and timer based registration are optimized. The fixed operation may be communicated by a user device receiving the service to a network server providing the service.

APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING DATA TRANSMISSION

An apparatus for managing data transmission in a telecommunications system, including a buffer unit arranged to receive data from one or more sources of data and to forward the data to a transmitter for transmission. The buffer unit is configured to delay the transmission of the data by storing the data for a time before forwarding it to the transmitter. The buffer unit is also configured to forward the stored data to the transmitter for transmission when an amount of data stored in the buffer unit reaches a predefined threshold. 1. An apparatus for managing data transmission in a telecommunications system , the apparatus comprising:a buffer unit arranged to receive data from one or more sources of data and to forward the data to a transmitter for transmission,wherein the buffer unit is configured to accumulate data before forwarding the data to the transmitter and to forward accumulated data to the transmitter when an amount of data accumulated in the buffer unit reaches a predefined threshold.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the buffer unit is configured to forward accumulated data to the transmitter for transmission before the amount of data accumulated in the buffer unit reaches the predefined threshold if there is data in the buffer that has been stored for more than a predefined time period.3. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the buffer unit is configured to forward accumulated data to the transmitter for transmission before the amount of data accumulated in the buffer unit reaches the predefined threshold if further data is received by the buffer unit which is classified as data that should not be delayed.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein data received from the one or more sources of data comprise data of differing transmission priorities claim 1 , and wherein the buffer unit is operable to manage the transmission of data differently according to the different transmission priorities.5. An apparatus according to claim 4 , ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISCOVERING DEVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK

A method and apparatus for discovering a device without an access point (AP) to perform P2P communication in a wireless communication network includes: receiving a probe request frame from another P2P device; determining whether a message requesting at least one of a phone number and user identification information is included in the received probe request frame; and transmitting a probe response frame including at least one of the phone number and the user identification information to the another P2P device when the message is included in the probe request frame. 1. A method for discovering a peer to peer (P2P) device capable of performing P2P communication in a wireless communication network , the method comprising:receiving, by a first P2P device a probe request frame from a second P2P device;determining, by the first P2P device, whether a message requesting at least one of a phone number and a user identification information is included in the probe request frame; andtransmitting, by the first P2P device, a probe response frame including at least one of the phone number and the user identification information to the second P2P device when the message is included in the probe request frame.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting of the probe response frame comprises selecting an image to be transmitted from stored images claim 1 , and transmitting the selected image.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transmitting of the probe response frame comprises:determining whether a size of the selected image exceeds a preset first threshold; andtransmitting the selected image when the size of the selected image is less than or equal to the preset first threshold.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the transmitting of the probe response frame comprises:changing a format of the selected image when the size of the selected image exceeds the preset first threshold; andtransmitting the image whose format is changed when the size of the image whose format is ...

System And Method For Stabilizing A Wireless Monitoring Network

Stabilization of a wireless information collection system for dispenser usage compliance in a facility is provided. This system and method enable network stabilization by providing a network “heartbeat.” The network stabilization operates independently from information collection. Therefore, the system and method are able to improve the reliability of wireless information collection systems where the frequency of data collection is not steady. 1. A wireless system that operates to monitor wireless transmissions from one or more dispensers , the system comprising:a dispenser that operates to wirelessly communicate a usage event to at least one of a plurality of hubs; receive a beacon;', 'transmit a response to the beacon;', 'update a visible list of the receiving hub; and, 'a receiving hub, in the plurality of hubs, that operates to increment a hub age of each route entry in a visible list of the active hub; and', 'broadcast the beacon comprising an active hub ID and a candidate route, wherein the candidate route is the minimum number of hops from the receiving hub to a destination if a first hop is to the active hub, and the candidate route is equal to one plus the minimum hop count in the visible list of the active hub., 'an active hub, in the plurality of hubs, that operates to periodically2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the receiving hub operates to add a route entry associated with the active hub and initialize the hub age claim 1 , if the visible list of the receiving hub does not comprise a route entry associated with the active hub.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the active hub comprises at least one route entry stored in the visible list claim 1 , the at least one route entry comprises a hop count less than a route threshold claim 1 , and the hub age of the at least one route entry is less than an age threshold.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the active hub is operable to receive the response to the beacon.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATIONS

For use in a wireless network, a method for supporting a Machine-Type Communication (MTC) User Equipment (UE) is provided. The method comprises transmitting an MTC-specific Master Information Block (M-MIB) carrying information specific to a User Equipment (UE), via a MTC Physical Broadcast Channel (M-PBCH) to the MTC UE. The M-PBCH is transmitted in a M-PBCH subframe being different from a Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH) subframe in which a PBCH is transmitted. 1. For use in a wireless network , a method for supporting a Machine-Type Communication (MTC) User Equipment (UE) , the method comprising:transmitting an MTC-specific Master Information Block (M-MIB) carrying information specific to a User Equipment (UE), via a MTC Physical Broadcast Channel (M-PBCH) to the MTC UE,wherein the M-PBCH is transmitted in a M-PBCH subframe being different from a Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH) subframe in which a PBCH is transmitted.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PBCH subframe is a first subframe of a frame according to 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the M-PBCH subframe is either a second subframe or a tenth subframe in a frame.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the M-PBCH is located to within OFDM symbols 0-3 in a second slot of the M-PBCH subframe.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the M-PBCH is mapped across one or more Physical Resource Blocks (PRBs) from a starting OFDM symbol toward an end of the M-PBCH subframe in each row of subcarriers.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the starting OFDM symbol is one of a third OFDM symbol claim 5 , a fourth OFDM symbol claim 5 , and a selected one out of a set of candidate OFDM symbol values.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the M-PBCH occupies either central claim 1 , consecutive Physical Resource Blocks (PRBs) claim 1 , or evenly distributed claim 1 , central PRBs of a downlink bandwidth.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the M-PBCH is precoded by either a single- ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSCEIVING DATA IN A WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a method in which an M2M device transceives data to/from a base station in a wireless access system. The method comprises: a step of receiving, from the base station, a first message containing an available interval or an M2M device ID shared among M2M devices, and an M2M device ID use period in which said available interval periodically repeats; and a step of transceiving data to/from the base station using the M2M device ID in the available interval. 1. A method in which a machine to machine (M2M) device transmits/receives data to/from a base station in a wireless communication , the method comprising:receiving from the base station a first message including an available interval for an M2M device identifier (ID) shared among M2M devices and an M2M device ID use cycle indicating a duration in which the available interval is periodically repeated; andtransmitting/receiving data to/from the base station by using the M2M device ID in the available interval.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising allocating the M2M device ID by the base station.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first message is received from the base station when the M2M device ID is allocated by the base station.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first message is received through an initial network entry procedure performed with respect to the base station claim 1 , and is a registration response (REG-RSP) message or a subscriber station basic capability negotiation response (SBC-RSP) message.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first message further includes offset information indicating a use start time of the M2M device ID.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the M2M device ID use cycle consists of an available interval and an unavailable interval of the M2M device ID.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the available interval is classified into a Type-1 available interval indicating a fixed-sized available interval and a Type-2 available interval ...

MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES, CELLULAR ACCESS STATIONS, AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHODS FOR MACHINE-TO-MACHINE (M2M) COMMUNICATIONS

A mobile communication device configured for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications is provided. In the mobile communication device, a wireless module performs wireless transmissions and receptions to and from a service network, and a controller module receives a message with a Slot Cycle Index (SCI) only for the M2M communications from the service network via the wireless module and instructs the wireless module to monitor a paging channel according to the SCI only for the M2M communications. 1. A mobile communication device , configured for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications , comprising:a wireless module performing wireless transmissions and receptions to and from a service network; anda controller module receiving a message with a Slot Cycle Index (SCI) only for the M2M communications from the service network via the wireless module, and instructing the wireless module to monitor a paging channel according to the SCI only for the M2M communications.2. The mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein the message is a System Parameters Message claim 1 , and the SCI only for the M2M communications indicates a maximum extended SCI only for the M2M communications.3. The mobile communication device of claim 2 , wherein the controller module further selects an SCI claim 2 , for the instructing of the wireless module to monitor the paging channel claim 2 , which is less than or equal to the maximum extended SCI only for the M2M communications claim 2 , and the SCI is selected according to a service type of the M2M communications.4. The mobile communication device of claim 3 , wherein the controller module further transmits a General Extension Message to the service network via the wireless module after the SCI is selected claim 3 , and the General Extension Message indicates that the maximum extended SCI only for the M2M communications has been applied.5. The mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to receiving the message claim 1 , ...

MODE SWITCHING

The invention relates to apparatuses, a method, computer programs and computer-readable media for controlling mode change from a normal cellular communication mode to a machine-to-machine or device-to-device communication mode and to ensure sequence number synchronization between a sender and receiver ends when said mode change is performed. The mode change control is performed by controlling the duration of the transition period for switching from the cellular communication mode to the machine-to-machine or device-to-device mode and by using a temporary server for transmission of a desired data flow or by sending at least one dummy packet. 132-. (canceled)33. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to:control duration of a transition period for switching to a machine-to-machine communication mode, andcontrol synchronization of data flows during the transition period; orcontrol stopping of sending data and sending of at least one dummy packet, the at least one dummy packet being used for controlling a progress of the switching to the machine-to-machine communication mode, andprepare configuration of end-user devices of data sending and receiving sides for switching to the machine-to-machine communication mode.34. The apparatus of claim 33 , wherein the duration of a transition period for switching to a machine-to-machine communication mode is controlled by using a timer.35. The apparatus of claim 34 , wherein if the transition period timer expires without a report of succeeded data transfer a post data synchronization is invoked after switching to the a machine-to-machine communication mode.36. The apparatus of claim 33 , wherein data is packet data and identified with a packet data convergenceprotocol sequence number.37. The apparatus of claim 36 , wherein in switching to ...

GROUPED MACHINE-TO-MACHINE COMMUNICATIONS

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods, computer-readable media and system configurations for organizing wireless devices such as user equipment (“UE”) into groups and allocating wireless network resources to those groups. In an example method, a radio access network (“RAN”) node may organize a first machine-to-machine (“M2M”) wireless device and a second M2M wireless device into a group of M2M wireless devices. The RAN Node may then allocate a wireless network resource to the group of M2M wireless devices. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. 129-. (canceled)30. A computer-implemented method , comprising:organizing, by a radio access network node, a first machine-to-machine device and a second machine-to-machine device into a group of machine-to-machine devices;allocating, by the radio access network node, a wireless network resource to the group of machine-to-machine devices; andtransmitting, by the radio access network node to at least one of the first or second machine-to-machine devices, an indication of the allocation of the wireless network resource, wherein the indication includes a group identifier to identify the group.31. The computer-implemented method of claim 30 , wherein organizing a first machine-to-machine device and a second machine-to-machine device into a group includes organizing claim 30 , by the radio access network node claim 30 , the first machine-to-machine device and the second machine-to-machine device into the group based on at least one of a distance of at least one of the first and second machine-to-machine devices from the radio access network node and a direction of at least one of the first and second machine-to-machine devices from the radio access network node.32. The computer-implemented method of claim 30 , wherein organizing a first machine-to-machine device and a second machine-to-machine device into a group includes organizing claim 30 , by the radio access network node claim 30 , the first ...

REPORTING POWER DISRUPTIONS OF MACHINE-TO-MACHINE DEVICES

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe device, methods, computer-readable media and system configurations for communication of notifications of unexpected power disruptions of machine-to-machine (“M2M”) devices among network entities. In various embodiments, an M2M device may be configured to detect an unexpected power disruption and notify a wireless network access node of the detected unexpected power disruption. In various embodiments a wireless network access node may be configured to receive a notification of an unexpected power disruption of an M2M device and communicate, to a plurality of M2M devices, a notification of the unexpected power disruption. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. 130-. (canceled)31. A computer-implemented method , comprising:detecting, by a machine-to-machine device, an unexpected power disruption of the machine-to-machine device;determining, by the machine-to-machine device, that the detected unexpected power disruption is different from any unintended power disruptions of which the machine-to-machine device has already been notified; andtransmitting, by the machine-to-machine device to a wireless network access node, in a ranging purpose indication field, a notification of the detected unintended power disruption based on said determining.32. The computer-implemented method of claim 31 , wherein the ranging purpose indication field is part of an RNG-REQ message sent by the machine-to-machine device to the wireless network access node.33. The computer-implemented method of claim 32 , wherein the transmitting includes transmitting the notification of the detected unintended power disruption as bit five of the ranging purpose indication field of the RNG-REQ message.34. The computer-implemented method of claim 31 , wherein the transmitting includes transmitting the notification of the detected unintended power disruption as a predetermined value of the ranging purpose indication field of an AAI-RNG-REQ message sent ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR MACHINE TO MACHINE DEVICE TRIGGERING

Systems and apparatus for triggering of machine to machine (M2M) devices (e.g., smart meters) are provided. In one aspect, a method for machine to machine communication is provided. The method includes receiving a device triggering request message from a server. The device triggering request message includes an identifier. The method further includes identifying a machine to machine service layer protocol based on contents of the device triggering request message and the identifier. The method further includes identifying a sensor based at least in part on the identifier. The method further includes sending a message to the sensor as defined by the identified machine to machine service layer protocol. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. 1. A method for machine to machine communication , the method comprising:receiving a device triggering request message from a server, the device triggering request message comprising an identifier;identifying a machine to machine service layer protocol based on contents of the device triggering request message and the identifier;identifying a sensor based at least in part on the identifier; andsending a message to the sensor as defined by the identified machine to machine service layer protocol.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the sensor further comprises identifying the sensor based on the identifier and as defined by the machine to machine service layer protocol.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending an acknowledgement of the device triggering request to the server as defined by the machine to machine service layer protocol identified.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein sending the acknowledgement as defined by the machine to machine service layer protocol comprises at least one of sending the acknowledgement after receiving another acknowledgement from the sensor claim 3 , sending the acknowledgment before sending the device triggering request to the sensor claim 3 , ...

SMALL DATA TECHNIQUES AND CONFIGURATIONS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques and configurations for triggering transmission of data payloads in a wireless communication network. An apparatus may include one or more computer-readable media having instructions and one or more processors coupled with the one or more computer-readable media and configured to execute the instructions to implement an interworking function (IWF) to receive, from a Machine Type Communication (MTC) server, a trigger request to trigger sending of a data payload over a wireless communication network, the data payload being smaller than a preconfigured threshold, and send, in response to the trigger request over a reference point to a module including a Mobility Management Entity (MME) or a Serving GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Support Node (SGSN), a trigger notification to trigger sending of the data payload over the wireless communication network. 1. An apparatus comprising:one or more computer-readable media having instructions; and receive, from a Machine Type Communication (MTC) server, a trigger request to trigger sending of a data payload over a wireless communication network, the data payload being smaller than a preconfigured threshold; and', 'send, in response to the trigger request over a reference point to a node comprising a Mobility Management Entity (MME) or a Serving GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Support Node (SGSN), a trigger notification to trigger sending of the data payload over the wireless communication network., 'one or more processors coupled with the one or more computer-readable media and configured to execute the instructions to implement an interworking function (IWF) to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the data payload is a first data payload for uplink transmission from a user equipment (UE) to the MTC server, the UE adapted to wirelessly communicate with the wireless communication network; andthe trigger notification includes a second data payload for downlink ...

RADIO BEARERS FOR MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION

A wireless communication method for machine type communication (MTC) where a base station defines a cell for wireless communication of the base station with devices within the cell via a downlink from the base station and via an uplink to the base station using one or more radio bearers; and a plurality of MTC devices are in wireless communication with the base station. The plurality of MTC devices share a radio bearer on at least one of the downlink by taking turns to receive data from the base station according to a predetermined schedule; or the uplink by taking turns to transmit data to the base station according to a predetermined schedule and the base station records each MTC device as a member of a group and assigns to each MTC device a first respective timing based on information which distinguishes the MTC device within the group. 1. A wireless communication method for machine type communication , MTC , wherein:a base station defines a cell for wireless communication of the base station with devices within the cell via a downlink from the base station and via an uplink to the base station using one or more radio bearers; anda plurality of MTC devices are in wireless communication with the base station, wherein:the plurality of MTC devices share a radio bearer on at least one of:the downlink by taking turns to receive data from the base station according to a predetermined schedule; orthe uplink by taking turns to transmit data to the base station according to a predetermined schedule; andthe base station records each MTC device as a member of a group and assigns to each MTC device a first respective timing based on information which distinguishes the MTC device within the group.2. The method according to wherein transmissions on the uplink take place within predetermined time periods claim 1 , and the base station assigns to each MTC device a first respective timing within a said predetermined time period.3. The method according to wherein the MTC devices ...

DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD FOR MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION (MTC) AND MTC APPARATUS

A data transmission method for Machine Type Communication (MTC) and a MTC apparatus are disclosed. The data transmission method for MTC includes: dividing each of a plurality of subframes configured with time resources and frequency resources into a first region for transmitting control information and a second region for transmitting data; and allocating resources for MTC to the second region of each subframe according to a predetermined hopping period and a predetermined hopping frequency interval. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the data transfer rate of a MTC apparatus. 1. A data transmission method for Machine Type Communication (MTC) , which is performed by a communication apparatus supporting MTC , comprising:dividing each of a plurality of subframes configured with time resources and frequency resources into a first region for transmitting control information and a second region for transmitting data; andallocating resources for MTC to the second region of each subframe according to a predetermined hopping period and a predetermined hopping frequency interval.2. The data transmission method of claim 1 , wherein the resources for MTC are configured with a frequency band that is narrower than the frequency band of each subframe and include a plurality of resource blocks claim 1 , and the predetermined hopping frequency interval is decided as a frequency interval corresponding to a minimum number of resource blocks included in the frequency band for MTC.3. The data transmission method of claim 1 , wherein the center frequency of a resource for MTC allocated to the second region of a predetermined subframe among the plurality of subframes is decided by a predetermined hopping frequency interval and a predetermined hopping index.4. The data transmission method of claim 3 , wherein the hopping index is an integer equal to or greater than 0 claim 3 , and the maximum value of the hopping index is decided by the number of resource blocks included in the ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATIONS

The described aspects include methods and apparatus providing MTC in a wireless network. In an aspect, a narrow bandwidth within a wide system bandwidth is allocated for communicating data related to MTC. MTC control data generated for communicating over one or more MTC control channels for an MTC UE within the narrow bandwidth is transmitted over the one or more MTC control channels. The one or more MTC channels are multiplexed with one or more legacy channels over the wide system bandwidth. Other aspects are provided for transmission mode and content of the MTC control data or other MTC data. 1. A method for providing machine-type-communication (MTC) in a wireless network , comprising:generating a reduced master information block (MIB) optimized for MTC; andtransmitting the reduced MIB over allocated MTC resources.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises transmitting the reduced MIB using demodulation reference signal-based demodulation with single layer beamforming.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises transmitting the reduced MIB in a fixed location claim 1 , wherein the MIB comprises a demodulation reference signal and a fixed modulation and coding scheme.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reduced MIB comprises a MIB combined with a system information block.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises scrambling a cyclic redundancy check for the reduced MIB to indicate antenna information.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reduced MIB comprises a system information block (SIB) that indicates a resource location and a modulation and coding scheme of a next SIB.7. A method for accessing an evolved Node B (eNB) that provides machine-type-communication (MTC) in a wireless network claim 1 , comprising:receiving a system information block (SIB) that comprises MTC information from an eNB; anddetermining whether to access the eNB based in part on the MTC information and an intended system type.8. The ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATIONS

The described aspects include methods and apparatus providing MTC in a wireless network. In an aspect, a narrow bandwidth within a wide system bandwidth is allocated for communicating data related to MTC. MTC control data generated for communicating over one or more MTC control channels for an MTC UE within the narrow bandwidth is transmitted over the one or more MTC control channels. The one or more MTC channels are multiplexed with one or more legacy channels over the wide system bandwidth. Other aspects are provided for transmission mode and content of the MTC control data or other MTC data. 1. A method for providing machine-type-communication (MTC) in a wireless network , comprising:supporting a plurality of transmission modes for communicating in the wireless network; andutilizing a single transmission mode from the plurality of transmission modes for all MTC in the wireless network.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the single transmission mode is a transmit diversity transmission mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the single transmission mode is a multiple-input multiple-output transmission mode with beamforming and demodulation reference signal-based demodulation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the single transmission mode is a combined transmission mode that uses space frequency block coding for control data transmission claim 1 , and single layer beamforming for other transmissions.5. An apparatus for providing machine-type-communication (MTC) in a wireless network claim 1 , comprising:means for supporting a plurality of transmission modes for communicating in the wireless network; andmeans for utilizing a single transmission mode from the plurality of transmission modes for all MTC in the wireless network.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the single transmission mode is a transmit diversity transmission mode.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the single transmission mode is a multiple-input multiple-output transmission mode with beamforming ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATIONS

The described aspects include methods and apparatus providing MTC in a wireless network. In an aspect, a narrow bandwidth within a wide system bandwidth is allocated for communicating data related to MTC. MTC control data generated for communicating over one or more MTC control channels for an MTC UE within the narrow bandwidth is transmitted over the one or more MTC control channels. The one or more MTC channels are multiplexed with one or more legacy channels over the wide system bandwidth. Other aspects are provided for transmission mode and content of the MTC control data or other MTC data. 1. A method for providing machine-type-communication (MTC) in a wireless network , comprising:allocating a narrow bandwidth within a wide system bandwidth for communicating data related to MTC;generating MTC control data for communicating over one or more MTC control channels for an MTC UE within the narrow bandwidth; andtransmitting the one or more MTC control channels multiplexed with one or more legacy channels over the wide system bandwidth.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising puncturing at least one of the one or more legacy channels in the wide system bandwidth with at least one of the one or more MTC control channels claim 1 , wherein the at least one legacy channel is a legacy control channel that overlaps symbols with the at least one MTC control channel in the wide system bandwidth.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising puncturing at least one of the one or more MTC control channels in the wide system bandwidth with at least one of the one or more legacy channels claim 1 , wherein the at least one legacy channel is a legacy control channel that overlaps symbols with the at least one MTC control channel in the wide system bandwidth.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising shifting claim 1 , in frequency claim 1 , at least one of the one or more MTC control channels in the wide system bandwidth or at least one of the one or more legacy channels ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DEVICE-TO-DEVICE COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a method for performing a device-to-device cooperative transmission (D2D CT) using a multi-carrier in a wireless access system, including the steps of: enabling a source device to perform a network entry process with a base station using a primary carrier; enabling the source device to receive control information related to a dedicated carrier used for D2D CT from the base station through the primary carrier; and enabling the source device to transmit an uplink signal to a collaborative device using the dedicated carrier. 1. A method for performing a device-to-device cooperative transmission (D2D CT) by using multi-carriers in a wireless access system , the method comprising:performing, by a source device, a network entry procedure with a base station by using a primary carrier;receiving, by the source device, control information including information related to a dedicated carrier used for the device-to-device cooperative transmission from the base station through the primary carrier; andtransmitting, by the source device, an uplink signal to a cooperative device by using the dedicated carrier.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving of the control information comprises:receiving, by the source device, dedicated carrier indication information indicating a dedicated carrier allocated for the device-to-device cooperative transmission among carriers supported by the base station from the base station; andreceiving, by the source device, dedicated carrier management information from the base station.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the dedicated carrier indication information includes at least one of information on a physical carrier index claim 2 , a duplex claim 2 , a center frequency claim 2 , a carrier type claim 2 , and a carrier configuration of the dedicated carrier.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:requesting, by the source device, allocation of the dedicated carrier used for the device-to-device ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MACHINE-TO-MACHINE COMMUNICATIONS

Provided are an apparatus and method for executing machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. A device is abstracted through a pre-stored device master template and a pre-stored resource master template, M2M communications are managed through an interface to access resources, and information is periodically synchronized. A problem of system scalability and a problem of heterogeneity of interfaces to access resources may be solved and synchronization may be performed while a load of a network service capability layer (NSCL) is minimized without deteriorating service quality. 1. An apparatus configured to execute machine-to-machine (M2M) communications , comprising:a storage configured to store a device master template and a resource master template; anda registration unit configured to register a device using the device master template stored in the storage and the resource master template stored in the storage upon receiving a registration request message from the device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the device master template comprises a device master entry including device manufacturer identification information, device identification information, a device communication specification, and device resource information, andwherein the resource master template comprises a resource master entry including a representation format specification of resource content and taxonomy and/or a namespace specification to be used as a representation of the resource content.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the registration unit registers the device by generating a virtualized device instance and a resource chunk instance corresponding to the device using the device master template and the resource master template and storing the virtualized device instance and the resource chunk instance in the storage.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the registration unit retrieves a device master entry corresponding to the device from the device master template stored in the storage ...

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A communication system for supporting machine type communication within a cellular communication network is described in which a communication device is allocated a permanent offline area in which the communication device is expected to be located whilst not attached for communication within the network. The communication device identifies a cell in which the communication device is currently located and determines whether or not the cell forms part of the permanent offline area or a temporary offline area that comprises a previously visited cell that is not part of the permanent offline area. If these areas do not comprise the cell in which the communication device is currently located, the communication device attaches to the network and communicates information identifying the cell in which the communication device is currently located to the network. 1. A communication device for supporting machine type communication within a cellular communication network , the communication device comprising:means for obtaining expected location information representing at least one area in which the communication device is expected to be located whilst not attached for communication within the network;means for identifying a cell in which the communication device is currently located; andmeans for determining, from said expected location information, whether or not said cell forms at least part of said at least one area, wherein:if said at least one area is determined, by the determining means, not to comprise the cell in which the communication device is currently located, the communication device is operable to attach to the network, and communicate information identifying the cell in which the communication device is currently located to the network.2. A communication device as claimed in wherein the expected location information represents:a first, predefined, area comprising at least one cell in which the communication device is expected to be located whilst not attached ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A method for transmitting data from a first User Equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. In the method, the first UE receives uplink data of a second UE from the second UE on a first uplink subframe of an Nth frame and transmits the received uplink data of the second UE to a base station on a first uplink subframe of an (N+1)th frame and then receives feedback information associated with the transmitted uplink data of the second UE from the base station. 1. A method for transmitting data by a first User Equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system , the method comprising:receiving uplink data of a second UE from the second UE on a first uplink subframe of an Nth frame;transmitting the received uplink data of the second UE to a base station on a first uplink subframe of an (N+1)th frame; andreceiving feedback information associated with the transmitted uplink data of the second UE from the base station.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:retransmitting the uplink data of the second UE to the base station on a first uplink subframe of an (N+2)th frame, when the received feedback information is negative-acknowledgement (NACK) information indicating a failure to receive the uplink data of the second UE.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the Nth frame and the (N+2)th frame are intervals in which the first UE operates in an off-state mode for power saving and the (N+1)th frame is an interval in which the first UE operates in an on-state mode in which the first UE can transmit or receive data.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein each uplink subframe of the Nth frame and the (N+2)th frame is a Device to Device (D2D) listening interval in which the first UE receives uplink data of the second UE from the second UE and the D2D listening interval is included in an interval in which the first UE operates in the off-state mode.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an uplink resource region through which the ...

REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION FOR M2M COMMUNICATIONS IN WIRELESS NETWORKS

Systems and methods for establishing power saving data transmissions with machine-to-machine (M2M) communication capable devices and like user equipment in wireless networks are generally disclosed herein. One embodiment includes data transmission techniques to bundle small M2M data packet transmissions in an initial wireless network access process, performed before the device begins to negotiate the wireless network connection with a base station (BS). If the M2M data is successfully transmitted to the BS in the initial communication(s), then further connection does not need to occur, saving power and transmissions needed to negotiate and establish the wireless network connection. Configurations for a system, base station, and user equipment (user equipment including various M2M communication capable devices) are also described herein, including configurations for implementing the data transmission techniques. 1. A base station , comprising:a wireless network transceiver arranged to provide a wireless network for communication with a M2M communicating device; andphysical-layer circuitry arranged to process communications received from the M2M communicating device, the circuitry including data processing circuitry arranged for processing one or more network access messages received in a data transmission from a respective M2M communicating device during an initial network entry procedure, the processing including:extracting M2M data appended to the network access messages; andproviding a response to the network access messages.2. The base station of claim 1 , wherein communications in the wireless network are conducted according to a standard from the IEEE 802.16 standards family claim 1 , and wherein the network access messages include a range request message provided during initial ranging of the respective M2M communicating device with the base station.3. The base station of claim 1 , wherein communications in the wireless network are conducted according to a ...

Method for transmitting/receiving control information for an m2m device, and device for same

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting/receiving control information for an M2M device, and a device for same. A method of transmitting Machine to machine (M2M) device control information from a base station in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: transmitting a first message including at least one M2M identifier (ID) field to the at least one M2M device; and transmitting at least one second message including resource allocation information for the at least one M2M device to the at least one M2M device. The first and second messages have different types of formats.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUP BASED ACCESS CONTROL OF MACHINE TO MACHINE DEVICES

Methods and devices for communicating in a communication system are described herein. In one aspect, methods and devices for group based access control of machine to machine devices for wireless communication are described. One method includes forming a machine-to-machine (M2M) group identifier based on a M2M service category. The method further includes associating the M2M group identifier with at least one wireless device. The method further includes transmitting data intended for receipt by the M2M group, the data including the M2M group identifier. 1. A method of wireless communication comprising:forming a machine-to-machine (M2M) group identifier based on a M2M service category;associating the M2M group identifier with at least one wireless device; andtransmitting data intended for receipt by the M2M group, the data comprising the M2M group identifier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the M2M service category based on a quality-of-service (QoS) indication.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein associating the M2M group identifier with at least one wireless device comprises receiving an association communication from the at least one wireless device.4. A method of wireless communication comprising:determining, at a wireless device, a machine-to-machine (M2M) group identifier based on a M2M service category; andtransmitting an association communication indicating an association between the wireless device and the determined M2M group identifier.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising determining the M2M service category based on a quality-of-service (QoS) indication.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising receiving data intended for receipt by the M2M group claim 4 , the data comprising the M2M group identifier.7. An apparatus configured to communicate wirelessly comprising: form a machine-to-machine (M2M) group identifier based on a M2M service category; and', 'associate the M2M group identifier with at least one wireless device; ...

DATA TRANSMITTING METHOD FOR MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION (MTC) SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS USING THE SAME

Provided are a method for data transmission between a narrow band device and a wide band device, and a communication system using the method. A data transfer method for machine type communication (MTC) service, in which an MTC device transmits/receives data to/from a base station, includes: setting a frequency band allocated to the MTC device in a frequency band supported by the base station, to a transmission and reception frequency band; and transmitting/receiving data to/from the base station through the transmission and reception frequency band. Accordingly, since a base station supporting a wide band and an MTC device supporting a narrow band transmit/receive data through an allocated frequency band, effective data transmission and reception between the base station and the MTC device is possible. 1. A data transmission and reception method for machine type communication (MTC) service , in which an MTC device transmits/receives data to/from a base station , comprising:setting a frequency band allocated to the MTC device in a frequency band supported by the base station, to a transmission and reception frequency band; andtransmitting/receiving data to/from the base station through the transmission and reception frequency band.2. The data transmission and reception method of claim 1 , wherein the setting of the frequency band allocated to the MTC device to the transmission and reception frequency band comprises setting a frequency band allocated to the MTC device to a transmission and reception frequency band claim 1 , based on band information received from the base station or based on unique information stored in the MTC device.3. The data transmission and reception method of claim 1 , wherein the setting of the frequency band allocated to the MTC device to the transmission and reception frequency band comprises:receiving band information from the base station through a broadcast channel; andsetting a frequency band allocated to the MTC device to a transmission ...

METHOD OF GROUP BASED MTC MESSAGING THROUGH CELL BROADCAST AND APPARATUSES USING THE SAME

The present disclosure proposes a method and apparatuses of implementing MTC group trigger messages through a Cell Broadcasting Service (CBS). The method includes a MTC (Machine Type Communication) server transmitting to a MTC Inter-working Function (MTC-IWF) a trigger payload. The trigger payload would be delivered by the MTC-IWF to a group of MTC devices through Cell Broadcasting Center (CBC) and network nodes. The trigger payload may include a group trigger message indicator which distinguishes the group trigger message from a normal warning message. In response to receiving the content of the trigger payload, the network would page a group of MTC devices. From the group trigger message indicator embedded in the paging message, each MTC device would be able to receive a group trigger message through new system information block of the broadcast information. 1. A method of transmitting a group trigger message to a group of Machine Type Communication (MTC) devices based on a Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) messaging system , adapted for a user equipment and the method comprises:receiving a paging message comprising an indicator;receiving a broadcast message in response to receiving the paging message;determining a resource from the broadcast message in which the group trigger message is located based on the indicator; andobtaining the group trigger message from the resource of the broadcast message, wherein in response to receiving the indicator, the UE determines from the broadcast message the resource which is not a system information block (SIB) reserved for a warning message.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the SIB comprises at least one of a group identifier (ID) claim 1 , a message ID claim 1 , a serial number of the broadcast message claim 1 , a priority indicator of the message claim 1 , a mobile originated (MO) transmission flag claim 1 , and a trigger payload.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indicator comprises an information element which indicates ...

Method of Initializing a Channel in a Medical Body Area Network

According to the disclosure of the present invention, a method of a Network Body Area Network (MBAN) master to control the channel defaulting of an MBAN terminal in an MBAN system is provided. The method includes: performing an association process with the MBAN terminal through a channel of a first frequency band; and transmitting control information for the channel initialization of the MBAN terminal to the MBAN terminal. The control information includes a channel defaulting timer, and a value of the channel defaulting timer indicates a time between the timing when the MBAN terminal cannot receive a signal from a channel of the first frequency band in use and the timing when the channel search of a second frequency band starts. 1. A method of an MBAN (Medical Body Area Network) master to perform channel initialization on an MBAN terminal in an MBAN system , the method comprising:performing an association process with the MBAN terminal through a channel of a first frequency band; andtransmitting control information for channel initialization of the MBAN terminal to the MBAN terminal,wherein the control information includes a channel initializing timer, andwherein a value of the channel initializing timer indicates a period from a time when the MBAN terminal cannot receive a signal through a channel of the first frequency band being used to a time when the MBAN terminal starts to search a channel of a second frequency band.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the control information is determined by an MBAN controller.3. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the control information is determined by the MBAN master.4. The method of claim 2 ,wherein the control information is determined based on one or more of the type of a service being used by the MBAN terminal, a history of access of the MBAN terminal to a channel, or an operation scheme of the MBAN master.5. The method of claim 1 ,wherein transmitting the control information to the MBAN terminal includes transmitting the ...

Device Connectivity Management for Machine Type Communications

Methods for managing device connectivity of machine type communications devices include receiving a packet data protocol based command addressed to a Machine Type Communication (MTC) device, determining if the MTC device has an active packet data protocol context, in response to determining that the MTC device does not have an active packet data protocol context, activating a packet data protocol context for the MTC device, and forwarding the packet data protocol based command to the MTC device. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a packet data protocol based command addressed to a machine type communication (MTC) device;determining if the MTC device has an active packet data protocol context;in response to determining that the MTC device does not have an active packet data protocol context, activating a packet data protocol context for the MTC device; andforwarding the packet data protocol based command to the MTC device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein activating the packet data protocol context for the MTC device comprises sending a message to the MTC device via a communication mechanism that does not require an active packed data protocol context instructing the MTC device to establish the packet data protocol context.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein sending the message to the MTC device via the communication mechanism comprises sending a short message service (SMS) or multimedia message service (MMS) message to the MTC device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the packet data protocol based command comprises a hypertext transfer protocol command.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the packet data protocol context is established in response to an IP/TCP/HTTP protocol based message or an IP/UDP/COAP protocol based message.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining if the MTC device has an active packet data protocol context comprises:sending a packet data protocol based command to the MTC device through a packet data communications network; andchecking for ...

METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING PARAMETER UPDATE INFORMATION, AND APPARATUS FOR SAME

Disclosed are a method for transmitting and receiving parameter update information and an apparatus for same. A machine to machine (M2M) device for receiving parameter update information according to the present invention comprises: a receiver for receiving, from a base station (BS), a first message containing information indicating that the M2M device belonging to a specific M2M group should perform a location update; and a transmitter for transmitting a second message for location update to the base station. The receiver further receives, from the base station (BS), a third esage as a response to the second message, wherein the third message may further include information on a new M2M group identifier for the M2M device that belongs to the specific M2M group. Here, the first message may be a paging message, the second message may be a ranging request message, and the third message may be a ranging response message. 1. A method for transmitting parameter update information by a base station (BS) in a wireless communication system , the method comprising:transmitting a first message including information indicate that at least one M2M device contained in a specific M2M (Machine to Machine) group needs to perform a location update, to the at least one M2M device;receiving a second message for the location update from the at least one M2M device; andtransmitting a third message as a response to the second message to the at least one M2M device,wherein the third message includes new M2M group identifier (ID) information of the at least one M2M device belonging to the specific M2M group.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first message is a paging message claim 1 , the second message is a ranging request message claim 1 , and a third message is a ranging response message.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one M2M device contained in the specific M2M group operates in an idle mode.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

Mobile Social Media Platform and Devices

Methods, systems, and devices are presented relating to networking through a wireless mesh network. The method comprises pairing a first handheld device with a first machine to machine networking device associated with a first user and pairing a second handheld device with a second machine to machine networking device associated with a second user. The method further comprises matching the first user with at least the second user over a wireless mesh network and communicating the match to at least the first user. The matching of users can involve determining the first and second user have at least one defined preference in common. 1. A method of using a wireless mesh network for social networking , comprising:pairing a first handheld device with a first machine to machine networking device associated with a first user;pairing a second handheld device with a second machine to machine networking device associated with a second user;matching the first user with at least the second user over a wireless mesh network; andcommunicating the match to at least the first user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machine to machine networking devices comprise a first radio for communicating with the handheld device claim 1 , and a second radio for communicating with other machine to machine networking devices.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first radio comprises an IEEE 802.15.4 communication module.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second radio comprises a Bluetooth Low Energy communication module.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machine to machine networking devices further comprise an integrated power source and a microprocessor.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the matching comprises determining the first and second user have at least one defined preference in common.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the at least one defined preference includes a preferred time of day to meet users.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the at least one defined preference ...

Telecommunications Network Responsive to Server-Provided Location Information

The invention relates to a telecommunications network for wirelessly establishing a connection with a terminal located at a location in said network by a server. The terminal is identified by a terminal identifier in the telecommunications network. The telecommunications network contains a first network node and a second network node. The first network node is configured for receiving a data unit for the terminal from the server, that is preferably located outside the telecommunications network. The data unit comprises the terminal identifier. The first network node is being configured for receiving a location identifier indicative of the location of the terminal from the server and for deriving an address of the second network node using the location identifier. The derived address of the second network node is then used for transmitting a first connection request for establishing a connection with the derived second network node.

MACHINE TO MACHINE SERVICE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, NETWORK DEVICE, AND METHOD PROCESSING SERVICE SYSTEM

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a machine to machine service management device, a network device, a method processing service and system. An MSMC is added between an MTC server and a 3GPP network to perform service processing, and during the service processing, after a trigger receiving unit in the MSMC receives a triggering request message, a session establishing unit establishes a corresponding service session according to information of a requested group service, and a request sending and establishing unit sends a service request to a BM/SC device to establish a corresponding service session and establish a link with an MTC device. Therefore, security of a network system of the MTC application is improved. 1. A machine to machine (M2M) service management device , comprising:a receiver, configured to receive a triggering request message sent from a machine type communication (MTC) server, wherein the triggering request message comprises a service identifier corresponding to the MTC server and information of a requested group service;a processor, configured to establish a corresponding service session according to the information of the requested group service of the triggering request message; anda transmitter, configured to send a service request to a network device, wherein the service request comprises the service identifier and the information of the requested group service, so that the network device establishes a corresponding service session according to the service identifier and the information of the requested group service, and establishes links with at least two MTC devices corresponding to the requested group service.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the processor is further configured to acquire information of a mobility management entity (MME) or serving general packet radio service support node (SGSN) where an MTC device corresponding to the requested group service is located, andthe service request further ...

Account linkage in machine-to-machine scenarios

Upon a user switching-on an appliance with an appliance SIM card of a home telecommunication network, the appliance attaches to the home telecommunication network. The user sets the appliance for association of the user with the appliance. The appliance requests a token to the home telecommunication network. The request includes an appliance identifier of the card. An Identity Linking Function server of the home telecommunication network generates the token, associates the token and the appliance identifier of the card, and provides the token. The user registers a user name and password. The appliance media site server creates a user account for the user with the user name and password. The user submits an identifier of the home telecommunication network, and the appliance media site server redirects the user towards the home telecommunication network with information for further return.

Method for controlling packet access, network side device, terminal device and communication system

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for controlling packet access, a network side device, a terminal device and a communication system. The method includes: generating an access trigger message, where the access trigger message carries a temporary mobile group identity TMGI allocated to a user equipment UE; and sending the access trigger message to packet trigger an access operation of the UE for the TMGI. In the embodiments of the present invention, the group identity TMGI already existing in an MBMS can be used as the group identity of packet triggering UE access, and the access trigger message carrying the TMGI can be correspondingly generated and sent so as to trigger an access operation of the UE belonging to the TMGI, thereby implementing the function of the packet triggering user access.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

A method of controlling data transmission over a radio network between a first machine-type communication (MTC) entity and a second MTC entity in a wireless telecommunications system is described. The method comprises an element of the radio network architecture, for example a base station, deriving a transmission cost for transmitting data between the first and second MTC entities based on traffic load, and then communicating the transmission cost to one or both of the MTC entities. The MTC entities may then control their data transmissions based on the transmission cost. Thus the radio network is able to dynamically manage traffic load by providing a cost incentive for transmitting MTC data when network resources are under utilised and applying a cost penalty for transmissions made while the network is relatively busy. Furthermore, the MTC entities of the wireless communication system are able to select times and/or manner of data transmissions to reduce their overall cost of using the network. 1. A method for controlling data transmission between a first machine-type communication (MTC) entity and a second MTC entity over a radio network in a wireless telecommunications system , the method comprising:the radio network determining a transmission cost parameter representing a cost associated with transmitting data between the first and second MTC entities and communicating the transmission parameter to the first MTC entity; andthe first MTC entity controlling data transmission cost between the first and second MTC entities in dependence on the transmission cost parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmission cost parameter is determined in dependence on a level of traffic in the radio network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of the first MTC entity controlling data transmission comprises the MTC entity determining whether or not to transmit data in dependence on the transmission cost parameter.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein in the event ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATION

An apparatus may include a processor circuit, a radio-frequency (RF) transceiver coupled to the processor circuit, the RF transceiver operable to transmit a wireless data message. The apparatus may also include a communication scheduling module operable on the processor circuit to monitor transmission of the wireless data message to a network, and to transmit to the network a deregistration request to release a connected state when transmission of the wireless data message is complete. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 125-. (canceled)26. An apparatus , comprising:a radio-frequency (RF) transceiver; anda communication scheduling module operable on a processor circuit to monitor transmission of a wireless data message from a machine to machine (M2M) device to a network via the RF transceiver when the M2M device is in a connected state, the wireless data message comprising a station identifier assigned to the M2M device upon network entry into the network and that identifies the M2M device to the network while in the connected state, and initiate transmission of a deregistration request via the RF transceiver to release the M2M device from the connected state after transmission of the wireless data message is complete and before the M2M device enters a sleep state, the release of the M2M device to release the station identifier for reuse by the network.27. The apparatus of claim 26 , the communication scheduling module operable on the processor circuit to determine when the transmission of the wireless data message is complete.28. The apparatus of claim 26 , the communication scheduling module operable on the processor circuit to schedule the M2M device to transition to a connected state with the network using a registration message when the wireless data message is to be transmitted.29. The apparatus of claim 26 , the station identifier comprising a 12 bit station identifier.30. The apparatus of claim 28 , the communication scheduling module operable on ...

SHARED CIRCUIT SWITCHED SECURITY CONTEXT

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method for wireless communications. The method generally includes attempting, by a machine type communication (MTC) device, an attach procedure in order to detect a triggering request from an MTC server. 1. A method for wireless communications , comprising:attempting an attach procedure in order to detect a triggering request from a machine type communication (MTC) server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attempting the attach procedure comprises sending an attach request.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the attach request comprises an indication the attach request is for detecting a triggering request.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the attach procedure comprises an evolved packet system (EPS) attach procedure or a general packet radio service (GPRS) attach procedure.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining if a message indicating an acceptance of the attach request comprises an indication of a triggering request from the MTC server;if so, determining the triggering request was sent; andif not, checking whether the MTC server initiated the triggering request.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining a triggering request was not sent when receiving a rejection of the attach request.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein a message indicating the rejection comprises a code indicating the rejection was due to absence of a triggering request.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving one or more parameters indicating when to attempt the attach procedure in order to detect the triggering request.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the one or more parameters indicate a periodic schedule to attempt the attach procedure in order to detect the triggering request.10. An apparatus for wireless communications claim 8 , comprising:means for attempting an attach procedure in order to detect a triggering request from a machine type communication (MTC) server.11. The apparatus of ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING RANGING IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A method and device for performing wireless communication ranging are provided. A machine-to-machine (M2M) device receives a paging message from a base station, transmits a bandwidth request (BR) preamble sequence to the base station, receives a first UL grant to allocate an uplink (UL) resource for the transmission of a BR header, transmits the BR header including a ranging request indication parameter to the base station through a UL resource allocated by the first UL grant, receives a second UL grant to allocated a UL resource for transmission of a ranging request message from the bases station, and transmits the ranging request message to the base station through a UL resource allocated by the second UL grant. 1. A method for performing ranging , by a machine-to-machine (M2M) device , in a wireless communication system , the method comprising:receiving a paging message from a base station;transmitting a bandwidth request (BR) preamble sequence to the base station;receiving a first uplink (UL) grant for receiving a UL resource for transmission of a BR header from the bases station;transmitting the BR header with a ranging request indication parameter to the base station through the UL resource allocated by the first UL grant;receiving a second UL grant for receiving a UL resource for transmission for a ranging request message from the base station; andtransmitting the ranging request message to the base station through the UL resource allocated by the second UL grant.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the BR preamble sequence is transmitted through a M2M bandwidth request channel (BRCH) allocated by the paging message.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the BR preamble sequence is transmitted through the BRCH.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the BR header is a BR header with a station identifier (STID) or a BR header without the STID.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ranging request indication parameter is 1 bit.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second ...

NETWORK SELECTION IN MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATION

The present disclosure is related to selecting a network in a machine to machine (M2M) communication. A method of selecting a network in an M2M communication according to at least one embodiment includes: transmitting, by an M2M entity, an interface resource to an M2M core, wherein the interface resource includes a service class for an M2M application and information on supportable access networks; and performing, by the M2M entity, a connection to an access network, wherein the access network is selected by the M2M core, based on (i) information included in the interface resource and (ii) at least one of a network cost and location information. 1. A method of selecting a network in a machine to machine (M2M) communication , the method comprising:transmitting, by an M2M entity, an interface resource to an M2M core, wherein the interface resource includes a service class for an M2M application and information on supportable access networks; andperforming, by the M2M entity, a connection to an access network, wherein the access network is selected by the M2M core, based on (i) information included in the interface resource and (ii) at least one of a network cost and location information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the service class is a communication connection characteristic for transmission and reception of data or information associated with the M2M application.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, by the M2M entity, location information of the M2M entity to the M2M core.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interface resource includes information on an access network preferred by the M2M entity.5. A method of selecting a network in a machine to machine (M2M) communication claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving an interface resource from an M2M entity, wherein the interface resource includes a service class for an M2M application to be executed by the M2M entity, and information on supportable access networks;selecting an access ...

MACHINE-TO-MACHINE (M2M) COMMUNICATIONS USING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICES (SMS)

A technology is described for machine-to-machine communications using short message services (SMS). The method may include receiving a SMS message over a network into an M2M gateway module from an M2M Server via a short message service center (SMSC) device. A SMS payload of the SMS message originating from the M2M server can be embedded into a signaling message using the M2M gateway module and Base Station. The SMS signaling message can be sent from the M2M gateway module to the M2M device to communicate with the M2M device. 1. A method of machine-to-machine communications using short message services (SMS) , comprising:receiving a SMS message over a network into an M2M gateway module from an M2M Server via a short message service center (SMSC) device;embedding a SMS payload of the SMS message originating from the M2M server into signaling messages using the M2M gateway module and Base Station; andsending the signaling messages from the Base Station to the M2M device to communicate with the M2M device.2. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising sending the SMS payload in a range response message over a RAN (Radio Access Network).3. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising receiving control point and sense point commands in signaling messages at the M2M device from the M2M gateway device.4. A method as in claim 1 , wherein the signaling messages include control point commands with write functions and the sense point commands with read functions for the M2M device.5. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising waking up a machine-to-machine (M2M) device at a time set by an M2M gateway module to listen to a paging message.6. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , sending the SMS payload in signaling messages over a RAN (Radio Access Network) without setting up a bearer channel over the RAN.7. A system for machine-to-machine communications using short message services (SMS) claim 1 , comprising: receive operation messages contained in SMS messages ...

RESOURCE ALLOCATION APPARATUS IN IP UPLINK

Provided is a method that may allocate uplink radio resources to a terminal, and may receive data from the terminal using the radio resources. The uplink radio resources may be allocated as contention-based radio resources in a radio network, such as a cellular system, a radio local access network (LAN), and the like, and thus, a plurality of terminals may effectively transmit data using minimum radio resources. 1. An operating method of a machine-type communication base station , the method comprising:receiving data from a machine-type communication terminal using contention-based radio resources; andtransmitting, to the machine-type communication terminal, an identifier of the machine-type communication terminal using one of the contention-based radio resources and shared allocation radio resources, when the data is received.2. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transmitting comprises:determining whether the received data has an error; andtransmitting one of an acknowledgement (ACK) and a negative acknowledgement (NACK) based on a result of the determining.3. An operating method of a machine-type communication base station claim 2 , the method comprising:allocating contention-based radio resources and shared allocation radio resources to a machine-type communication terminal; andreceiving data from the machine-type communication terminal to which the contention-based radio resources and the shared allocation radio resources are allocated,wherein the allocating comprises successively allocating the shared allocation radio resources, or discretely allocating a plurality of radio resources over multiple subframes.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , when the plurality of radio resources is discretely allocated over the multiple subframes claim 3 , the receiving comprises repeatedly receiving the same data from the machine-type communication terminal using the plurality of radio resources. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTENT PROCESSING

Mobile phones and other portable devices are equipped with a variety of technologies by which existing functionality can be improved, and new functionality can be provided. Some aspects relate to visual search capabilities, and determining appropriate actions responsive to different image inputs. Others relate to processing of image data. Still others concern metadata generation, processing, and representation. Yet others concern user interface improvements. Other aspects relate to imaging architectures, in which a mobile phone's image sensor is one in a chain of stages that successively act on packetized instructions/data, to capture and later process imagery. Still other aspects relate to distribution of processing tasks between the mobile device and remote resources (“the cloud”). Elemental image processing (e.g., simple filtering and edge detection) can be performed on the mobile phone, while other operations can be referred out to remote service providers. The remote service providers can be selected using techniques such as reverse auctions, through which they compete for processing tasks. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed. 1. A method employing a portable apparatus , comprising the acts:responsive to user action indicating desire to interact with a first device, initiating a first interaction session between the portable apparatus and the first device, using a first user interface presented on a display of the portable apparatus that corresponds to the first device, said interaction session enabling data exchange back and forth between the portable apparatus and a transceiver portion of the first device, to control an operation of the first device;responsive to user action indicating desire to interact with a second device, initiating a second interaction session between the portable apparatus and the second device, using a second user interface presented on a display of the portable apparatus that corresponds to the second ...

TECHNIQUES TO CONTROL PAGING FOR FIXED DEVICES

Techniques to control paging for fixed devices are described. An apparatus may comprise a processor circuit, a device identifier component arranged for execution by the processor circuit to determine whether a device is a fixed or mobile device, and a paging component arranged for execution by the processor circuit to generate one or more control directives to modify paging parameters when the device is a fixed device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving device information for a device having a radio frequency (RF) interface for a broadband wireless access system;determining whether the device is a fixed device or a mobile device based on the device information; andmodifying one or more paging parameters for the device when the device is a fixed device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising modifying a paging parameter arranged to control whether the device is to accept paging messages.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising modifying a paging parameter arranged to control a length of time the device is to enter a lower power mode.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising modifying a paging parameter arranged to control a length of a paging cycle for the device.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising modifying a paging parameter arranged to control a paging group for the device.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising modifying a paging parameter arranged to control a paging area for the device.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising modifying a paging parameter arranged to control whether the device is to provide location updates for the device.8. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising modifying a paging parameter arranged to control an identifier for the device.9. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising generating one or more control directives to modify the ...

Selection of M2M Devices by External Triggering

Techniques for facilitating the activation or establishing of a data session between an M2M device and a service provider external to the wireless communications network serving the M2M device are disclosed. In an example method, a trigger message is received () from the service provider, the trigger message including an external identifier for the wireless device. An internal network identifier for the wireless device and an associated data network identifier are identified (), based on the external identifier. The internal network identifier and the data network identifier are then forwarded () towards the wireless device, for use by the wireless device in activating or selecting a data session. The data network identifier may include an APN, or an NSAPI, or both, in some embodiments. The disclosed techniques are particularly useful in the context of wireless devices having subscriptions to more than one M2M service provider. 124-. (canceled)25. A method , in one or more nodes of a wireless communications network serving a wireless device , of supporting triggering of the wireless device by a service provider external to the wireless communications network , the method comprising:receiving a trigger message from the service provider, the trigger message including an external identifier for the wireless device;identifying an internal network identifier for the wireless device and an associated data network identifier, based on the external identifier; andforwarding the internal network identifier and the data network identifier towards the wireless device, for use by the wireless device in activating or selecting a data session.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the data network identifier includes an APN or a NSAPI claim 25 , or both.27. The method of claim 25 , wherein said trigger message is received at an InterWorking Function (IWF) node in the wireless communications network claim 25 , and wherein said identifying comprises:sending a query to a second node ...

Automatic Transfer of Machine-to-Machine Device Identifier to Network-External Service Providers

Techniques for automatically transferring an external identifier for a wireless device from a wireless communication network serving the wireless device to a service provider external to the wireless communication network are disclosed. In an example method, carried out in one or more nodes of the wireless communication network, a binding between the external identifier and an internal identifier for the wireless device is maintained. A data session for the wireless device and corresponding to the service provider is established, wherein said establishing includes an assignment of an IP address to the wireless device. A request for the external identifier is received from the service provider, said request including the IP address for the wireless device. The external identifier is then sent to the service provider, in response to the request. 138-. (canceled)39. A method , in one or more nodes of a wireless communication network serving a wireless device , of providing an external identifier for the wireless device to a service provider external to the wireless communication network , the method comprising:maintaining a binding between the external identifier and an internal identifier for the wireless device;establishing a data session for the wireless device and corresponding to the service provider, wherein said establishing is initiated by the wireless device.receiving, from the service provider, a request for the external identifier, said request including an IP address for the wireless device; andsending the external identifier to the service provider, in response to the request.40. The method of claim 39 , wherein establishing a data session for the wireless device comprises activating a PDP context.41. The method of claim 39 , wherein establishing a data session for the wireless device comprises establishing an Evolved Packet Subsystem (EPS) bearer.42. The method of claim 39 , wherein said request for the external identifier is received at an InterWorking ...

MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND THE SERVICE METHODS THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a machine type communication (MTC), and more particularly, to an MTC device and a method of providing an MTC service that may determine the entry of an MTC device with respect to a service area of each of a plurality of wireless communication networks and thereby selectively connect to a wireless communication system in an MTC system configured to connect the MTC device and an MTC server over the plurality of wireless communication networks. 1100400100. A machine type communication (MTC) device in an MTC system for providing a service by providing a first network having a wide coverage and a low bandwidth and a second network having a local coverage and a high bandwidth and by connecting an MTC device and an MTC server , the MTC device comprising:{'b': '110', 'a first network communication unit configured to communicate with the first network having the wide coverage and the low bandwidth; and'}{'b': '120', 'a second network communication unit configured to communicate with the second network having the local coverage and the high bandwidth,'}{'b': 115', '110', '140, 'wherein a first signal strength detector configured to detect strength of a communication signal of the first network is provided to the first network communication unit to thereby provide the strength of the communication signal of the first network to a controller ,'}{'b': 125', '120', '140, 'a second signal strength detector configured to detect strength of a communication signal of the second network is provided to the second network communication unit to thereby provide the strength of the communication signal of the second network to the controller ,'}{'b': 110', '120', '130', '140, 'the first network communication unit and the second network communication unit are selected through a transmission/reception switch to transmit data provided from the controller as a selected communication unit or to provide received service data,'}{'b': 140', '170', '160', '100, 'the ...

Method and device for controlling the access of equipment for a network of the machine-to-machine type to the resources of a cellular telephony network

The present invention concerns a method for controlling access by an equipment for a network of the machine-to-machine type to the resources of a cellular telephony network, said equipment comprising means for wireless communication with another equipment for a machine-to-machine network. The method is characterised in that it comprises the following steps: defining at least one so-called activity time range and at least one so-called inactivity time range, enabling the equipment to access the resources of the cellular telephony network during each activity time range, and preventing the equipment from accessing the resources of the cellular telephony network during each inactivity time range.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING MULTICAST DATA TO M2M DEVICES IN A WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting multicast data to M2M devices, to a method for transmitting a reliable MAC control message, and to devices for supporting the methods. The method for receiving multicast data by an idle-mode M2M device in a wireless access system comprises the following steps: receiving a paging group identifier information message, including a multicast traffic indication (MTI) field indicating whether a paging message is transmitted; monitoring a paging frame for receiving the paging message in a paging listening period in an idle mode; if the paging message is not received in the paging frame, transmitting a ranging request message including an M2M operation code and an M2M group identifier; and receiving a ranging response message, including an M2M response code and a multicast transmission start time (MTST) field. 1. A method of a machine to machine (M2M) device in an idle mode receiving multicast data in a wireless access system , the multicast data receiving method comprising:receiving a paging group identifier information message comprising a multicast traffic indication (MTI) field indicating whether a paging message comprising control information associated with the multicast data is transmitted;monitoring a paging frame to receive the paging message in a paging listening interval of the idle mode;upon not receiving the paging message in the paging frame, transmitting a ranging request message comprising an M2M action code for confirming whether the paging message has been transmitted and an M2M group identifier for identifying an M2M group to which the M2M device belongs; andreceiving a ranging response message comprising an M2M response code indicating whether the paging message has been transmitted and a multicast transmission start time (MTST) field indicating a transmission start time when multicast data are transmitted.2. The multicast data receiving method according to claim 1 , wherein the paging group ...

SESSION PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a session processing method and apparatus of machine type communication. The method includes: receiving, by a first network device, a session request message; acquiring, by the first network device, subscription information according to a device parameter; and generating, by the first network device, a policy and charging control rule PCC rule of a subscriber of a UE according to the subscription information, carrying the PCC rule in a session response message, and sending the session response message. In the session processing method and apparatus according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, explicit binding of an MTC UE Category to a Low cost MTC service is implemented, so that it is ensured that the cost reduction technology does not affect the performance of a UE that belongs to an existing UE Category, thereby improving network performance of a communication system. 1. A session processing method of machine type communication , comprising:receiving, by a first network device, a session request message, wherein the session request message includes a device parameter, and the device parameter includes indication information used to indicate that a user equipment (UE) belongs to a machine type communication UE category;acquiring, by the first network device, subscription information according to the device parameter, wherein the subscription information comprises service information corresponding to the machine type communication UE category; andgenerating, by the first network device, a policy and charging control rule (PCC rule) of a subscriber of the UE according to the subscription information, and sending a session response message including the PCC rule, wherein the PCC rule includes the service information corresponding to the machine type communication UE category.2. The session processing method of machine type communication according to claim 1 , sending, by the first network device, a subscription ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

A communications apparatus and method provide logic for establishing communications sessions in accordance with one or more connection rights. In one implementation, a communications apparatus may include a control circuit configured to establish, through an information processing apparatus, a communications session with an additional communications apparatus associated with one or more first connection rights. The established communications session may be associated with one or more second connection rights that differ from the first connection rights, and the control circuit may be further configured to generate an instruction to transmit data in accordance with the second connection rights. 1. A communications apparatus comprising a control circuit , the control circuit being configured to:establish, through an information processing apparatus, a communications session with an additional communications apparatus associated with one or more first connection rights, the established communications session being associated with one or more second connection rights that differ from the first connection rights;generate an instruction to transmit data in accordance with the second connection rights.2. The communications apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a transmission unit configured to transmit the data in accordance with the generated instruction.3. The communications apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a receiving unit configured to receive information identifying the one or more second connection rights from the information processing apparatus.4. The communications apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the control circuit is configured to establish the communications session in response to the received information.5. The communications apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the second connection rights define one or more second session parameters associated with the established communications session.6. The communications apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the second ...

METHOD OF DEVICE TO DEVICE DISCOVERY AND APPARATUS THEREOF

There are provided a method of a device-to-device (D2D) discovery and an apparatus thereof. The method of the device-to-device discovery performed in a terminal may includes registering a discovery service of the terminal using service information on a service provided from an user; transmitting a discovery transmission activation request to a network in which the terminal is located; receiving a response in response to the discovery transmission activation request from the network; and transmitting a discovery message when the response is an approval message. 1. A method of device-to-device discovery performed in a terminal , comprising:registering a discovery service of the terminal using service information on a service provided by an user;transmitting a discovery transmission activation request to a network in which the terminal is located;receiving a response in response to the discovery transmission activation request from the network; andtransmitting a discovery message when the response is an approval message.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the service information includes information on an URL of a server which provides information on service category and detail information on the service provided.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the information on a service category is registered using a service code which corresponds to the service category based on a predetermined code mapping scheme.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the discovery transmission activation request includes a discovery type claim 1 , a discovery state claim 1 , and a discovery range class.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the response includes information on radio resources allocated for transmission of the discovery message.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the discovery message is transmitted using the radio resources indicated by the response.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the discovery message includes the service code corresponding to the service category claim 1 , a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING HARQ PROCESS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A method and an apparatus for performing hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) in a wireless communication system is provided. UEs that use the same application for D2D communications form a sharing group so that reliability of transmission of a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) and a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) among terminals that perform the D2D communications is guaranteed. In addition, among the terminals that perform the D2D communications, uplink transmission points in time determined in accordance with TDD configuration are checked and determined (calculated) so that the PUSCH and the PUCCH are correctly transmitted and received. 1. A method of performing hybrid automatic repeat request (HARD) in a wireless communication system , the method comprising:distinguishing device to device (D2D) terminals that support D2D communications from each other;forming a sharing group by at least one terminal that uses the same application as the D2D terminals;the sharing group sharing an identifier for decoding a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) for the D2D terminals; andtransmitting and receiving data to reflect data transmitted from the sharing group when the data is transmitted and received among the D2D terminals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifier is a cell radio network temporary identifier (C-RNTI) for decoding a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) of a transmitting UE among the D2D terminals.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a receiving UE among the D2D terminals obtains the identifier when D2D connection is configured with the transmitting UE.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein at least one UE that belongs to the sharing group obtains the identifier when the sharing group is formed.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting and receiving data to reflect data transmitted from the sharing group when the data is transmitted and received among the D2D terminals comprises:a transmitting UE among the D2D terminals ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING COVERAGE OF MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION (MTC) DEVICES

A method and apparatus are described for a low cost machine-type-communication (LC-MTC) wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to enhance coverage. An example method for physical broadcast channel (PBCH) enhancement includes receiving system information on an enhanced PBCH (ePBCH). The ePBCH is located in a set of radio frames which is a subset of available radio frames, where the subset includes fewer than all the available radio frames. The ePBCH is received in at least one radio frame of the set of radio frames. An example method for physical random access channel (PRACH) enhancement includes receiving configuration of legacy PRACH resources and enhanced PRACH (ePRACH) resources. The WTRU selects one of legacy PRACH resources or ePRACH resources based on a coverage capability. Another example method for PRACH enhancement includes receiving configuration of ePRACH resources. The ePRACH resources include multiple ePRACH resource types, each ePRACH resource type being associated with a coverage capability. 1. A method for physical broadcast channel (PBCH) enhancement , the method comprising:receiving system information at a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) on an enhanced PBCH (ePBCH) from a base station,wherein the ePBCH is located in a set of radio frames which is a subset of available radio frames, the subset including fewer than all the available radio frames;and receiving the ePBCH in at least one radio frame of the set of radio frames.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the available radio frames in a system frame number (SFN) cycle include all radio frames in the SFN cycle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving the ePBCH on failing to receive a legacy PBCH.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving the ePBCH on determining a measurement is below a threshold.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a system frame number (SFN) based on at least the at least one radio frame in which the ePBCH was received.6. The ...

INTELLIGENT GARDENING SYSTEM AND EXTERNAL DEVICE COMMUNICATING THEREWITH

The present invention relates to an intelligent gardening system, for monitoring and controlling gardening apparatuses in a gardening area, including: multiple sensors that collect environmental information of the gardening area; one or more gardening apparatuses that perform gardening work according to a control instruction; and a control center that generates the control instruction based on the environmental information; wherein the sensors, the gardening apparatuses and the control center communicate with each other to form an Internet of Things. 1. An intelligent gardening system , for monitoring and controlling gardening apparatuses in a gardening area , comprising:multiple sensors that collect environmental information of the gardening area;one or more gardening apparatuses that perform gardening work according to a control instruction;a self-moving device that capable of autonomously moving in the gardening area; anda control center that generates the control instruction based on the environmental information; wherein the sensors, the gardening apparatuses and the control center communicate with each other to form an Internet of Things.2. (canceled)3. The intelligent gardening system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the gardening apparatuses is disposed on the self-moving device capable of autonomously moving in the gardening area.4. The intelligent gardening system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the sensors is located on the self-moving device capable of autonomously moving in the gardening area claim 1 , and the sensor moves with the self-moving device to collect environmental information of multiple positions.5. The intelligent gardening system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensors comprises at least one of a thermistor sensor claim 1 , an environment detection sensor claim 1 , a soil detection sensor claim 1 , a vegetation detection sensor claim 1 , a lawn detection sensor and a foreign substance detection sensor claim ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

An electronic apparatus is provided which, even when the electronic apparatus configuring a node is implanted in the body of an object animal, makes the object animal hard to feel stress and can acquire effective data about the natural behavior and state of the object animal. As shown in FIG. , a module unit and a battery are arranged separated from each other. That is, an electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment 1 adopts a case including a first capacity part and a second capacity part both arranged separated from each other to thereby accommodate the module unit in an internal space of the first capacity part and accommodate the battery in an internal space of the second capacity part. 1. An electronic apparatus functioning as a component of a wireless communication system , comprising: a first capacity part having a first space,', 'a second capacity part provided away from the first capacity part and having a second space, and', 'a coupling part which couples the first capacity part and the second capacity part,, 'a sealed case, the case includingthe electronic apparatus including a module unit accommodated in the first space of the first capacity part, and a battery accommodated in the second space of the second capacity part,the coupling part including a wiring which electrically couples the module unit and the battery, andthe module unit having a sensor which detects a physical quantity, and a radio communication unit which transmits data based on an output signal from the sensor.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the case is formed of a biocompatible material.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the first capacity part and the second capacity part are respectively formed of a biocompatible material, andwherein the coupling part is formed of the wiring coated with a biocompatible material.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a reinforcing adhesive formed of a biocompatible ...

DISTRIBUTED INITIALIZATION OF M2M ACCESS TO RADIO ACCESS NETWORK

A radio device, comprising an application scheduling unit configured to initiate a transmission of application output data in communication with a radio access network in accordance with a predetermined application transmission schedule determining at least one allowed time, which is a time span or a point in time, for the communication of the application output data. The allowed time depends on a parameter value of a set of at least one parameter that is allocated to the radio device and that is suitable for distinguishing the radio device from at least one other radio device of a group of radio devices to which the radio device belongs. A communication unit is configured to transmit the application output data in communication with the radio access network in the form of radio signals and at a time that is in accordance with the predetermined transmission schedule. 1. A radio device , comprisingan application scheduling unit, which is configured to initiate a radio network access for a transmission of application output data in communication with a radio access network in accordance with a predetermined application transmission schedule determining at least one allowed time, which is a time span or a point in time and defined in terms of a week, a day or a time of day, for the communication of the application output data, wherein the allowed time depends on a parameter value of a set of at least one parameter that is allocated to the radio device and that is suitable for distinguishing the radio device from at least one other radio device of a group of radio devices to which the radio device belongs, and comprisinga communication unit, which is configured to either transmit or receive the application output data in communication with the radio access network in the form of radio signals and at a time that is in accordance with the predetermined application transmission schedule.2. The radio device of claim 1 , wherein the set of at least one parameter comprises a ...

USER ACTIVITY TRACKING SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides a system for tracking and recording movements of a communication device. The mobile communication device is operable to communicate one or more sensor signals to the system, wherein the sensor signals are indicative of motion associated with activities to which the user exposes the mobile communication device. The system includes a computing hardware that analyses sensor signals to classify them into one or more temporal zones, determines a most likely activity type associated with a given temporal zone, and sends the information regarding most likely activity to the mobile communication device. The user of the mobile communication device provides their confirmation whether the most likely activity type represents a correct analysis, and communicate the confirmation back to the computing hardware for amending parameters and/or algorithms which execute analysis of the sensor signals to improve their accuracy. 1. A system for tracking and recording movements of at least one mobile communication device including one or more movement sensors and a wireless interface , wherein the system includes a communication network for communicating with the at least one mobile communication device and computing hardware for processing data supplied in operation from the at least one mobile communication device , characterized in thatthe at least one mobile communication device is operable to communicate one or more sensor signals to the system, wherein the one or more sensor signals are indicative of motion associated with activities to which the at least one mobile communication device is exposed by its user;the computing hardware of the system is operable to execute one or more software products for analysing the one or more sensor signals to classifying them into one or more temporal zones, and for analyzing the one or more sensor signals within each given temporal zone to determine a most likely activity type associated with the given temporal ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE PLATFORM

Provided is a disclosure for a vehicle platform that includes acquiring information, analyzing the information, and controlling the vehicle, as well as sharing the acquired information and infotainment in the vehicle with other vehicles and electronic devices. 1. A control system for a vehicle , comprising: receive sensor information from a plurality of sensors on the vehicle;', 'analyze the sensor information to perform an identification process for at least one object detected by the plurality of sensors; and', 'determine a response based on the at least one object identified; and, 'a control module configured toa communication module configured to communicate directly or indirectly with an electronic device, wherein the communication occurs without human intervention and includes at least some of the received sensor information, the analyzed sensor information, and/or the determined response.2. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise one or more of a camera claim 1 , a radar claim 1 , a LIDAR claim 1 , and a sonar.3. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the communication is with one or more of another vehicle claim 1 , a smart appliance claim 1 , an infrastructure claim 1 , a smart home claim 1 , and a personal device.4. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the identified at least one object is used to generate an environment map.5. The control system of claim 4 , wherein the environment map is a 3-dimensional map.6. The control system of claim 4 , wherein at least a portion of the environment map is shared with one or more of another vehicle and an infrastructure.7. The control system of claim 4 , wherein at least one characteristic is associated with the at least one object in the environment map.8. The control system of claim 7 , wherein the at least one characteristic comprises at least one of a position claim 7 , a distance claim 7 , a speed claim 7 , a direction of motion claim 7 , and an estimated trajectory of ...

MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TRANSMISSION TO WEB SERVER IN MOBILE DEVICE

A method for controlling a connection of a mobile device to a web server by an in-device web proxy includes transmitting a connection request to the web server when a web browser running on a first Operating System (OS) makes the connection request for connecting to the web server. The method also includes caching information included in a connection response when the connection response is received from the web server in response to the connection request. The method further includes transmitting the cached information matched to a new connection request to the web browser or the web server, when the web browser running on the first OS or a web browser running on a second OS different from the first OS makes the new connection request for connecting to the web server. 1. A method for controlling a connection of a mobile device to a web server by an in-device web proxy , the method comprising:transmitting, if a connection request for connecting to the web server is generated by a web browser running on a first Operating System (OS), a connection request to the web server;caching information included in a connection response if the connection response is received from the web server in response to the connection request; andtransmitting, if a new connection request for connecting to the web server is generated by the web browser running on the first OS or a web browser running on a second OS different from the first OS, the cached information corresponding to the new connection request to the web browser or the web server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information comprises cookie information issued by the web server.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein caching the information comprises:determining whether previously-cached cookie information exists for the web server; andupdating, if the previously-cached cookie information exists, the previously-cached cookie information based on the information included in the connection response.4. The method of claim 2 , ...

Methods and Apparatus for Monitoring and Control of Electronic Devices

Various aspects of the present invention relate generally to telemetry methods and systems and more particularly, to telemetry network connectivity systems, devices and methods. In some embodiments, an inventory management system may be configured to provide machine-to-machine network connectivity. The inventory management system may be used in conjunction with a location device configured to transmit a vehicle identification number (VIN) and a device identifier of the location device. In some embodiments, the inventory management system may be configured to: (1) track whether the location device is located within a predetermined perimeter; (2) provide current inventory and ownership status associated the location device; and/or (3) place the location device in a sleep and/or passive state with periodic check-ins. 1. A method for managing a vehicle inventory for a dealer implemented by a computer having a processor and a memory , wherein a location device is associated with a dealer's group of available location devices in the memory , and is configured to transmit a connection notice comprising a location device identifier in response to the location device being communicatively coupled with the vehicle , the method comprising:receiving, by the computer, the connection notice from the location device over a network;associating, by the processor, the location device identifier with a vehicle identifier in the memory;disassociating the location device from the dealer's group of available location devices; andreceiving, by the computer, a current location information from the location device.2. A method for managing a vehicle inventory according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle identifier comprises a VIN of the vehicle and the location device identifier comprises a location device serial number.3. A method for managing a vehicle inventory according to claim 1 , the method further comprising:receiving a disconnect notice from the location device over the network; ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EVENT NOTIFICATION IN HOME NETWORK SYSTEM

The present invention separately includes a push server which enables a notification message regarding occurrence of an event to be received even though a smart home application is turned off in a mobile terminal. The present invention receives a notification message using the push server, and resource information corresponding to an event of a home device is included in the notification message which is transmitted from the push server to the mobile terminal. 1. A method of receiving an event notification message of a home device by a mobile terminal in a home network system , the method comprising:receiving a push message including information on a home device, in which an event is generated, from a push server;executing an application of the mobile terminal; andreceiving an event notification message from the home device.2. An apparatus for receiving an event notification message of a home device by a mobile terminal in a home network system , the apparatus comprising:a receiver; and receive a push message including information on a home device, in which an event is generated, from a push server;', 'execute an application of the mobile terminal, and', 'receive an event notification message from the home device., 'a controller configured to3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the push message is received from the push server when the application of the mobile terminal is not executed.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying an icon which can be controlled based on the information on the home device claim 1 , in which the event is generated.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the event notification message is received from the home device having identified the execution of the application of the mobile terminal.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the push message includes minimum information claim 1 , of which the mobile terminal should be informed claim 1 , among information included in the event notification message claim 1 , and the event ...

Goal-Driven Provisioning in IoT Systems

Techniques are disclosed for provisioning Internet of Things (IoT) devices in accordance with a state machine model. More particularly, collections of IoT devices may be organized into enclaves, groups or “shoals” that operate as autonomous or semi-autonomous groups of devices functioning as a collective having a common objective or mission. IoT devices participating in a shoal may be provisioned with shoal-specific context information as part of their device-specific provisioning activity. By way of example, a shoal context object can include a current state variable and a target next state variable. The shoal's target next state variable establishes a goal (e.g., for provisioning activity) without dictating how the individual shoal members (IoT device) are to achieve that goal. This mechanism may be used to drive a shoal's separate devices through their individual provisioning state machines until the shoal itself is made operational.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS

The invention provides wireless communications apparatus comprising: a wireless communications device comprising: an antenna module; circuitry in communication with the antenna module; a circuit interface within the circuitry or between the circuitry and the antenna module; and impedance matching circuitry configurable to adjust an impedance match at the circuit interface; and a controller in data communication with a memory storing a user profile associated with the wireless communications device, or with a user of the wireless communications device, the user profile comprising configuration data relating to one or more impedance matching configurations of the impedance matching circuitry, the configuration data being associated with one or more parameters of the wireless communications device, wherein the controller is configured to use configuration data from the user profile to configure the impedance matching circuitry responsive to a determination of one or more parameters of the device associated with that configuration data. 2. Wireless communications apparatus according to wherein the said impedance match at the circuit interface is an impedance match between a first impedance on a first side of the circuit interface and a second impedance on a second side of the circuit interface opposite the first side.3. Wireless communications apparatus according to wherein the impedance matching circuitry comprises tuneable impedance matching circuitry.4. Wireless communications apparatus according to wherein the tuneable impedance matching circuitry comprises one or more components having a tuneable impedance.5. Wireless communications apparatus according to wherein the one or more components having a tuneable impedance comprise a component having a reactance which varies linearly responsive to a varying control signal.6. Wireless communications apparatus according to wherein the controller is configured to use configuration data from the user profile to configure the ...

MANAGING MULTIPLE CONNECTED DEVICES USING DYNAMIC LOAD BALANCING

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for load balancing connections of remote sensors in connection with a control session. A controller device can connect with a self-propelled device and a number of remote sensors. User can operate the self-propelled device to interact with the remote sensors, and such detection event may be logged or tallied in accordance with session rules. Upon detection of one or more additional controller device, the controller device can initiate a negotiation process to hand off one or more of the remote sensors to other controller devices to optimize bandwidth usage. 1. A computing device comprising:a touch-sensitive display;one or more processors; and wirelessly connect with a plurality of remote sensors;', 'generate a graphic user interface on the touch-sensitive display to enable a user to remotely operate a first self-propelled device to interact with the plurality of remote sensors;', 'identify a second computing device operating a second self-propelled device to interact with the plurality of remote sensors; and', 'perform a connection handoff of one or more of the plurality of remote sensors to the second computing device., 'one or more memory resources storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing device to2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , further cause the computing device to:based on user inputs on the graphic user interface, transmit control commands to maneuver the first self-propelled device to interact with a first one of the plurality of remote sensors, the first remote sensor being connected with the computing device; andreceive a detection signal from the first remote sensor indicating a detection event corresponding to one of the first or the second self-propelled devices interacting with the first remote sensor.3. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein the instructions claim 2 , ...

METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING MTC DATA IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a mobile communication system, and more particularly relates to a method for transmitting a small-sized control signal (also known as “small data”) using a control plane in a MTC (machine-type communication) service in a mobile communication system. In the present invention, MTC data is encapsulated in an existing control procedure or control message or the like, on a control signal, without performing packet data bearer setup, and the control signal having the encapsulated MTC data is sent between a network and a terminal, thereby optimizing network resource efficiency and reducing the wireless channel load. 139-. (canceled)40. A method for transmitting downlink machine type communication (MTC) data , performed by a network entity in a mobile communication system , the method comprising:receiving a scheduling request (SR) message transmitted by a user equipment (UE);encapsulating the downlink MTC data in a downlink control message, the downlink control message being used as an acknowledgement of the SR message; andtransmitting the downlink control message, with the downlink MTC data encapsulated therein, to the UE.41. The method according to claim 40 , wherein the UE is in idle mode.42. The method according to claim 40 , wherein the UE determines that the SR message has been acknowledged if the downlink MTC data is encapsulated in the downlink control message.43. The method according to claim 40 , further comprising:receiving a downlink data notification of the downlink MTC data from an external network node; andtransmitting a paging message for triggering an SR procedure.44. The method according to claim 40 , wherein the downlink control message comprises:an indicator field indicating that the downlink MTC data is encapsulated; anda field containing contents of the downlink MTC data.45. The method according to claim 40 , wherein the downlink control message comprises only contents field of the downlink MTC data indicating the ...

MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

In a management system which allows measurement results obtained by sensors to be collected and a management target to be managed on the basis of the collected measurement results, a management device and the like that can provide more useful information for managing the management target are provided. The management device includes: an obtainment unit configured to obtain, from each of a plurality of sensors each configured to perform measurement regarding a management target, sensor information indicating a result of the measurement and identification information of the sensor; and a group management unit configured to perform a grouping process of dividing a plurality of the sensors into a plurality of groups by using the pieces of the identification information obtained by the obtainment unit, and to perform a process of storing group information indicating a result of the grouping process. 1. A management device comprising:an obtainment unit configured to obtain, from each of a plurality of sensors each configured to perform measurement regarding a management target, sensor information indicating a result of the measurement and identification information of the sensor; anda group management unit configured to perform a grouping process of dividing a plurality of the sensors into a plurality of groups by using the pieces of the identification information obtained by the obtainment unit, and to perform a process of storing group information indicating a result of the grouping process.2. The management device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga display unit configured to display on a screen the identification information of each sensor, whereinthe group management unit receives an operation performed by a user and for associating pieces of the identification information, displayed by the display unit, with one another, and performs the grouping process on the basis of the operation.3. The management device according to claim 1 , further comprisingan ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEARCHING FOR AVAILABLE DEVICE IN M2M ENVIRONMENT

The present invention relates to a method and a device for searching for an available device in an M2M environment. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an M2M node constituting an M2M system, which includes a request node for transmitting a search request message and a target node for providing a search result, comprises: a discovery unit for receiving the search request message from the request node and receiving, from the target node, the search result including an application resource; a communication management/delivery handling unit for transmitting the received message to the target node when the received message indicates a search of available applications; and a control unit for controlling the discovery unit and the communication management/delivery handling unit so as to perform the search by using the state information of the application resource. 1. An M2M node constituting an M2M system that includes a request node for transmitting a search request message and a target node for providing a search result , and searching for available devices in the M2M environment , the M2M node comprising:a discovery unit configured to receive the search request message from the request node and configured to receive the search result containing an application resource from the target node;a communication management/delivery handling unit configured to deliver the received message to the target node if the received message indicates a search of available applications; anda control unit configured to control the discovery unit and the communication management/delivery handling unit to perform the search by using state information of the application resource.2. The M2M node according to claim 1 , wherein the discovery unit searches for claim 1 , from a data management and repository claim 1 , information on the closest middle node to the originator node of the search request message in the case where the search request message requests a location-based ...

RESTRICTION CONTROL APPARATUS, RESTRICTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND RESTRICTION CONTROL METHOD

A restriction control apparatus configured to perform restriction control of communication of a user apparatus in a mobile communication system includes an information obtaining unit configured to obtain, from a user information management apparatus in the mobile communication system, group identification information indicating a group to which the user apparatus belongs, and a restriction determination unit configured, when receiving a communication request from the user apparatus, to determine whether the group to which the user apparatus belongs is a control target or not based on the group identification information and group identification information of a control target determined by the restriction control apparatus. 1. A restriction control apparatus configured to perform restriction control of communication of a user apparatus in a mobile communication system , comprising:an information obtaining unit configured to obtain, from a user information management apparatus in the mobile communication system, group identification information indicating a group to which the user apparatus belongs; anda restriction determination unit configured, when receiving a communication request from the user apparatus, to determine whether the group to which the user apparatus belongs is a control target or not based on the group identification information and group identification information of a control target determined by the restriction control apparatus.2. The restriction control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a communication request processing unit configured claim 1 , when the group to which the user apparatus belongs is determined to be a control target by the restriction determination unit claim 1 , to reject the communication request or to perform restriction control according to a predetermined rule.3. The restriction control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the restriction control apparatus includes a user information storage unit configured ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING ASSOCIATION IN WIRELESS LAN SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for maintaining association in a WLAN system are disclosed. The method for performing association by a station (STA) in a wireless LAN (WLAN) system includes: transmitting an association request frame from the station (STA) to an access point (AP); and receiving an association response frame from the access point (AP) in response to the association request frame. If the association request is accepted by the access point (AP), the association response frame includes information regarding an association comeback time. 1. A method for performing a Security Association (SA) query procedure by a station (STA) in a wireless LAN (WLAN) system , the method comprising:transmitting an association request frame from the STA to an access point (AP);receiving an association response frame from the access point (AP) in response to the association request frame,wherein, if the association request is accepted by the AP, the association response frame includes information regarding an association comeback time, andperforming the SA query procedure on the basis of the received association comeback time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the association comeback time is for a reception time of a SA query request frame of the SA query procedure.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:upon receiving the SA query request frame from the AP, the STA transmits a SA query response frame of the SA query procedure to the AP.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:through reception of the SA query request frame or transmission of the SA query response frame, a valid SA status of the STA is maintained.5. A method for performing a Security Association (SA) query procedure by an access point (AP) in a wireless LAN (WLAN) system claim 3 , the method comprising:receiving an association request frame from a station (STA);transmitting an association response frame to the STA in response to the association request frame,wherein, if the AP accepts the association request, the AP includes ...

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK ACCESS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM SUPPORTING ISOLATED E-UTRAN OPERATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

A terminal and a method for the terminal to attach to a network in a wireless communication system are provided. The method includes selecting a service provider based on service provider information received from a base station; identifying if the selected service provider operates an isolated evolved universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) operation for public safety (IOPS) network; if the selected service provider operates the IOPS network, selecting authentication information to attach to the IOPS network from a subscriber identification storage unit; and accessing the IOPS network using the selected authentication information. 1. A method for a terminal to attach to a network in a wireless communication system , the method comprising:selecting a service provider based on service provider information received from a base station;identifying if the selected service provider operates an isolated evolved universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) operation for public safety (IOPS) network;if the selected service provider operates the IOPS network, selecting authentication information to attach to the IOPS network from a subscriber identification storage unit; andaccessing the IOPS network using the selected authentication information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subscriber identification storage unit comprises at least one of a memory and a universal integrated circuit card (UICC).3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the UICC comprises:a first UICC including the authentication information for access to the IOPS network; anda second UICC including authentication information for access to a macro evolved packet core (EPC) network, andwherein selecting the authentication information comprises requesting the authentication information for access to the IOPS network from the first UICC.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the UICC stores the authentication ...

Scheduling assignment optimization for device-to-device communications

In one aspect of this disclosure, control information and data are carried in the same subframe in order to reduce control overhead. A method, an apparatus, and a computer-readable medium for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus may be a first UE. The first UE determines a data block to be transmitted to a second UE. The first UE determines a first resource in a subframe for carrying the data block and determines a second resource in the subframe for carrying control information associated with transmitting the data block. The first UE transmits the data block and the control information to the second UE in a device-to-device communication channel on the determined first and second resources, respectively.

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A WIRELESS NETWORK BASED ON WHETHER A DEVICE IS BEING USED

A wireless access point servicing multiple clients can have access to sensors that can be used to determine which clients have users present and potentially who those users are. Using this information, the wireless access point can automatically adjust the wireless network as appropriate in order to provide the optimal system performance. 1. A device , comprising:a transceiver configured to send and receive wireless signals over a first wireless network with a first wireless device; and receive a first signal from a networked first sensor, the first signal being representative of a proximity of a first user to the first wireless device;', 'determine if the first wireless device is being used based on the first signal;', 'adjust a parameter of the transceiver if the first wireless device is being used., 'a controller coupled to the transceiver and configured to2. The device of claim 1 , the controller being further configured to:receive a second signal from a networked second sensor, the second signal being representative of a proximity of a second user to a second wireless device;determine if the second wireless device is being used based on the second signal;assign one of the first and second wireless devices a higher priority based on the first and second signals;adjust a parameter of the transceiver based on the higher priority device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is a camera configured to detect the presence of a user in proximity to the first wireless device.4. The system of wherein the camera determines the identity of the user by the use of facial recognition software.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the parameter of the transceiver includes:changing a wireless local area network channel of the device.6. The device of claim 1 , the controller being further configured to:determine whether the throughput needs of the first wireless device are being met; and,change a transmission frequency/channel and/or the airtime/channel ...

SECURE TRIGGERING IN A NETWORK

There is described a system for authorising a trigger source to issue a trigger request to a device in a network, where the device is operated by a trigger entity authoriser and configured to receive trigger messages only from a trigger server. The trigger entity authoriser sends an initiation message to the trigger server via a secure connection, the initiation message including an indication of the identity of the trigger source and the identity of the device. The trigger entity authoriser and trigger server agree a ticket usable by the trigger server as a unique association of the trigger source and the device. The trigger entity authoriser sends the ticket to the trigger source. The trigger source sends a trigger request message to the trigger server, the trigger request message including a request to trigger the device. The trigger server receives the ticket from the trigger source and authenticates the trigger source and, if the received ticket correctly associates the authenticated trigger source and the device, sends a trigger message to the device. 140-. (canceled)41. A system for authorizing a trigger source to issue a trigger request to a device in a network , the device being associated with a trigger entity authorizer and configured to receive trigger messages only via a trigger server , the system comprising:the trigger entity authorizer being configured to send an initiation message to the trigger server via a secure connection, the initiation message including an indication of the identity of the trigger source and the identity of the device;the trigger entity authorizer and trigger server being configured to agree on a ticket usable by the trigger server as a unique association of the trigger source and the device;the trigger entity authorizer being configured to send the ticket to the trigger source;the trigger source being configured to send a trigger request message to the trigger server, the trigger request message including the ticket and a ...

ENHANCED NODE B AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATES TO USER EQUIPMENT WITH EXTENDED PAGING CYCLES

Embodiments of an enhanced Node B (eNB) and method to provide system information (SI) updates to user equipment (UE) in sleep or idle mode with an extending paging cycle are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a paging message configured to include an optional field to indicate whether there has been a system information (SI) update since a last paging occasion for a UE in sleep or idle mode with an extending paging cycle. System information updates are transmitted by the eNB during a system information modification period that is shorter than a period the extending paging cycle. The optional field may indicate whether or not the UE is to acquire the latest SI update during the current paging occasion. 1. (canceled)2. An apparatus of a user equipment (UE) , the apparatus comprising:a memory; and decode system information and configure the memory to store the system information as stored system information, the system information comprising parameters for an extended discontinuous reception (eDRX) cycle and parameters for deriving Paging Occasions (POs), the eDRX cycle longer than a modification period during which system information is changed;', 'enter an idle mode in accordance with the parameters of the eDRX cycle;', 'wake up from the idle mode and monitor one of the POs for a paging message;', 'when a paging message received during the one of the POs comprises a systemInfoModification-eDRX parameter, obtain new system information that comprises a master information block (MIB), a system information block 1 (SIB1) and a SIB2; and', 'replace the stored system information with the new system information., 'processing circuitry in communication with the memory and arranged to3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry is further arranged to:replace the stored system information with the new system information in response to a determination that a systemInfoValueTag parameter in SIB1 of the stored system information is different from a ...

DEVICE USING VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS AND METHOD OF CONNECTING TO NETWORK USING VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS

Disclosed herein are a device using visible light communications and a method of connecting to a network using visible light communications. The device receives identification information of an initial network transmitted from a controller device connected to a target network, receives connection information of the target network from the controller device, and transmits its first identifier according to a visible light communications protocol. 1. A visible light communications device comprising: receive, from a controller device over a first network, identification information that identifies the first network and connection information that identifies a second network; and', 'connect to the second network by using the connection information received from the controller device that identifies the second network;, 'a network communications unit configured toa visible light communications unit configured to transmit, according to a visible light communications protocol, a first identifier that identifies the visible light communications device in the first network; anda control unit configured to control the network communications unit and the visible light communications unit.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first identifier comprises a media access control (MAC) address of the network communications unit or a MAC address of the control unit.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the connection information comprises a second identifier that identifies the visible light communications device in the second network claim 1 , andwherein the first identifier is different from the second identifier, or the second identifier comprises the first identifier.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein both of the first network and the second network comprise:at least one Zigbee network that communicates data according to a Zigbee communications protocol,at least one Bluetooth network that communicates data according to a Bluetooth communications protocol, orat least one network that ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANCEIVING COMMON CONTROL MESSAGE IN WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM SUPPORTING NARROW BAND INTERNET OF THINGS

Provided are methods for repeatedly transceiving a common control message for a machine-type communication (MTC) terminal in a wireless access system supporting MTC, and apparatuses supporting the methods. A method for receiving a common control message for an MTC terminal in a wireless access system supporting MTC according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise the steps of: receiving a channel status information reference signal (CSI-RS); and receiving a common control message from a subframe in which the CSI-RS is received. Here, the common control message can be configured so as to be repeatedly transmitted from a previously configured number of subframes comprising the subframe. 1. A method for transmitting a common control message in a wireless access system supporting Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) , the method comprising:allocating a bandwidth for the NB-IoT; andtransmitting a common control message in the allocated bandwidth,wherein the bandwidth is configured to be aligned with a boundary of a Physical Resource Block (PRB) used in a legacy system,wherein a PRB which minimizes an offset between a center frequency of the bandwidth and a center frequency of the PRB is allocated as the bandwidth for the NB-IoT, in consideration of a bandwidth of the legacy system, andwherein the PRB allocated as the bandwidth for the NB-IoT is not used as a Distributed Virtual Resource Block (DVRB) in the legacy system.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein Virtual Resource Blocks (VRBs) which are mapped to the PRB allocated as the bandwidth for the NB-IoT are used for the transmission of the common control message.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the bandwidth is allocated other than a VRB affecting center 6 RBs of the legacy system.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the common control message is transmitted repeatedly a predetermined number of times.5. An apparatus for transmitting a common control message in a wireless ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING FREQUENCY HOPPING FOR LOW COST USER EQUIPMENT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for transmitting a control signal or data for a low cost user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. A base station transmits information on frequency hopping for the low cost UE, and transmits the control signal or data to the low cost UE according to the information on frequency hopping. 1. A method for transmitting , by a base station , a control signal or data for a low cost user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system , the method comprising:transmitting information on frequency hopping for the low cost UE; andtransmitting the control signal or data to the low cost UE according to the information on frequency hopping.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information on frequency hopping indicates whether or not the low cost UE is configured with frequency hopping.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information on frequency hopping includes a first frequency hopping configuration for the control signal and a second frequency hopping configuration for the data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control signal includes at least one of a paging or a system information block (SIB).5. The method of claim 4 , wherein a prefixed frequency hopping pattern is determined based on at least one of a cell identifier (ID) claim 4 , an offset or a system frame number (SFN) claim 4 , andwherein the SIB is transmitted by the prefixed frequency hopping pattern.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the information on frequency hopping includes a frequency hopping pattern for the SIB claim 4 , andwherein the SIB is transmitted by the frequency hopping pattern.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the information on frequency hopping indicates an offset and a number of subbands used for cell broadcast data.8. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one of the paging or the SIB is transmitted on fixed subbands.96. The method of claim 8 , wherein the fixed subbands correspond to center physical resource blocks (PRBs) of a ...

METHOD FOR MODIFYING M2M SERVICE SETTING AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for modifying a machine-to-machine (M2M) service setting in an M2M system, comprising the steps of: transmitting at least one policy information to at least one device, wherein each of the at least one policy information comprises scope information and condition information; and if the state of an M2M gateway corresponds to a state of which the condition information is indicative, transmitting a first notification indicative of a state change of the M2M gateway to a device of which the scope information is indicative.