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Management of wireless devices in limited radio coverage

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EXTENDING TIMERS FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE

A method performed by a communication device for determining an extended time period related to a signalling message between a core network node and the communication device in a wireless communications network, the method comprising: obtaining (301) an indication of a coverage capability of the communication device; obtaining (302) an indication of a time period, which time period is related to the signalling message; and determining (303) the extended time period related to the signalling message, based on the indication of the coverage capability of the communication device and based on the indication of the time period.

MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN LIMITED RADIO COVERAGE

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission).

A METHOD FOR FORMING FERROELECTRIC THIN FILMS, THE USE OF THE METHOD AND A MEMORY WITH A FERROELECTRIC OLIGOMER MEMORY MATERIAL

In a method for forming ferroelectric thin films of vinylidene fluoride oligomer or vinylidene fluoride co-oligomer, oligomer material is evaporated in vacuum chamber and deposited as a thin film on a substrate which is cooled to a temperature in a range determined by process parameters and physical properties of the deposited VDF oligomer or co-oligomer thin film. In an application of the method of the invention for fabricating ferroelectric memory cells or ferroelectric memory devices, a ferroelectric memory material is provided in the form of a thin film of VDF oligomer or VDF co-oligomer located between electrode structures. A ferroelectric memory cell or ferroelectric memory device fabricated in this manner has the memory material in the form of a thin film of VDF oligomer or VDF co-oligomer provided on at least one of first and second electrode structures, such that the thin film is provided on at least one of the electrode structures or between first and second electrode structures ...

METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUPPORTING A RANDOM ACCESS PROCEDURE

A method by a communication device for supporting a random access procedure in a wireless communication network. The communication device provides an indicator for indicating a presence of an initial access request by the communication device. The initial access request is part of the random access procedure. The indicator comprises a pre-defined synchronization sequence, wherein one of: the indicator comprises a first access burst extending over one time slot, wherein the first access burst comprises the pre-defined synchronization sequence, which is longer than 41 bits, and the indicator comprises a second access burst extending over two time slots, the second access burst comprising the pre-defined synchronization sequence, which is longer than 88 bits. The communication device transmits the indicator on a random access channel in uplink to a network node. The indicator indicates the presence to the network node of the initial access request. 1. A method , performed by a communication device , for supporting a random access procedure in a wireless communication network , the method comprising: said indicator comprises a first access burst extending over one time slot, wherein said first access burst comprises the pre-defined synchronization sequence, the pre-defined synchronization sequence being longer than 41 bits, and', 'said indicator comprises a second access burst extending over two time slots, said second access burst comprising the pre-defined synchronization sequence, the pre-defined synchronization sequence being longer than 88 bits; and, 'providing an indicator for indicating a presence of an initial access request by the communication device, which initial access request is part of said random access procedure, wherein the indicator comprises a pre-defined synchronization sequence, and wherein one oftransmitting the indicator on a random access channel in uplink to a network node of the wireless communication network, wherein the indicator indicates ...

Management of wireless devices in limited radio coverage

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission).

CODING SCHEME AND EXTENDED SYNCHRONIZATION ACCESS BURST FOR EC-GSM-IOT ENHANCEMENT

... 1 O GC GC GC N 1-1 00 1-1 O (12) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISHED UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) (19) World Intellectual Property Organization International Bureau (43) International Publication Date 04 October 2018 (04.10.2018) WIP0 I PCT O V SID o Ho 11V 110111110 VII IE (10) International Publication Number WO 2018/178880 Al (51) International Patent Classification: HO4L 1/00 (2006.01) H04W 74/08 (2009.01) (21) International Application Number: PCT/IB2018/052104 (22) International Filing Date: 27 March 2018 (27.03.2018) (25) Filing Language: English (26) Publication Language: English (30) Priority Data: PCT/CN2017/078266 27 March 2017 (27.03.2017) CN 62/477,106 27 March 2017 (27.03.2017) US (71) Applicant: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON (PUBL) [SE/SE]; SE-164 83 Stockholm (SE). (72) Inventors: LIN, Zhipeng; No. 32, Chi Tian Road Jiangn- ing Development Zone, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100 (CN). DIACHINA, John; 505 Kristin Drive, Garner, North Car- olina 27529 (US). ERIKSSON ...

Methods and arrangements for managing allocation of uplink resources regarding remaining data blocks of an uplink transmission

A network node (600; 110) comprised in a wireless communication network (100) is for managing allocation of uplink resources regarding remaining data blocks of an uplink transmission performed by a device (800; 120). The network node (600; 110) sends (201; 501), to the device (800; 120), first allocation information that identifies uplink resources that have been allocated to the device (800; 120) for uplink transmission of said remaining data blocks. The remaining data blocks being associated with the allocated uplink resources, respectively. The network node (600; 110) also sends (203; 502), to the device (800; 120), and the device (800; 120) receives, a second allocation information that identifies one or more of said allocated uplink resources identified by the first allocation information, wherein said second allocation information further identifies one or more of said remaining data blocks as data blocks to be excluded by the device (800; 120).

A ferroelectric memory circuit and method for its fabrication

Assignment messages acknowledging access attempt without assigning resources

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using an Access Burst method without also being assigned resources.

Method and apparatus for damping oscillations in a power system

Embodiments disclose using a pairing or pairings of terminals in a DC power system including a plurality of terminals to implement power oscillation damping (POD), where the DC power system is connectable to at least one AC power system. The active and/or reactive power of the terminals in the pairing may be controlled or modulated in a similar manner such that no power imbalance in the DC power system is created. For example, POD may be implemented by means of active and/or reactive power modulation by pairing two terminals in the DC power system) such that their active and/or reactive powers are controlled or modulated in the same or substantially the same manner or identically but with the opposite sign.

CODING SCHEME AND EXTENDED SYNCHRONIZATION ACCESS BURST FOR EC-GSM-IOT ENHANCEMENT

A wireless device, a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, and various methods are described herein for improving the coverage performance of the Extended Coverage (EC)-Random Access Channel (RACH). For instance, the wireless device, the RAN node, and various methods can improve the coverage performance of the EC-RACH by utilizing a new access burst (referred to herein as Extended Synchronization Access Burst (ESAB)), a new coding scheme (referred to herein as RACH11′) for the CC5 2TS EC-RACH, and/or an access burst mapping scheme for the CC5 2TS EC-RACH. 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and, 'attempt a system access using an Extended Coverage Random Access Channel (EC-RACH) by transmitting, to the RAN node, a system access message on the EC-RACH using repeated Extended Synchronization Access Bursts (ESABs), wherein each ESAB has 102 encrypted data bits coded according to an 11-bit Random Access Channel (RACH) coding scheme which utilizes 11 payload bits and 6 parity bits to which a rate 1/6 tail biting convolutional coding is applied resulting in the 102 encrypted data bits after channel coding.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein each ESAB comprises 140 synchronization bits claim 1 , the 102 encrypted data bits claim 1 , 3 tail bits claim 1 , and 68 guard symbols.3. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the rate 1/6 tail biting convolutional coding utilizes the following polynomials:{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D', 'D', 'D', 'D, '4=1+2+3+5+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D', 'D', 'D', 'D, '4=1+2+3+5+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D+D', 'D', 'D, '7=1+2+3+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D+D', 'D, '5=1+4+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D+D', 'D', 'D', 'D, '6=1+2+3+4+6; and'}{'br': None, 'i': ...

A method for the processing of ultra-thin polymeric films

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DAMPING OSCILLATIONS IN A POWER SYSTEM

Embodiments disclose using a pairing or pairings of terminals in a DC power system including a plurality of terminals to implement power oscillation damping (POD), where the DC power system is connectable to at least one AC power system. The active and/or reactive power of the terminals in the pairing may be controlled or modulated in a similar manner such that no power imbalance in the DC power system is created. For example, POD may be implemented by means of active and/or reactive power modulation by pairing two terminals in the DC power system) such that their active and/or reactive powers are controlled or modulated in the same or substantially the same manner or identically but with the opposite sign. 124.-. (canceled)25. A method in a DC power system comprising a plurality of terminals , each terminal being coupled to at least one other terminal and configured to convey power to and/or receive power from the at least one other terminal , and each terminal being selectively controllable with respect to power conveyed from the terminal , the DC power system being connectable to at least one AC power system comprising a plurality of power generating machines , the DC power system being adapted to convey power between at least two locations in the at least one AC power system , the method comprising , on a condition that the at least one AC power system comprises at least two different regions wherein the power generating machines in the respective regions at least potentially can oscillate against each other:determining at least one pairing of two subsets of the plurality of terminals, each subset including at least one terminal, by means of a model of dynamics of a power system representative of at least a portion of the DC power system and the at least two different regions of the at least one AC power system, where predetermined positions are representative of locations of the respective regions and the model is based on reactance between each of the ...

Assignment messages acknowledging access attempt without assigning resources

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources.

A METHOD FOR THE PROCESSING OF ULTRA-THIN POLYMERIC FILMS

In a method for preparing ultra-thin films of carbon-containing materials, particularly thin films of polymer materials. Films with a thickness of 0.5 μm or less are formed by deposition of the materials from a liquid phase onto a solid surface. The deposition takes place in an enclosure where the materials also are subjected to a post- deposition processing. The total humidity content in the enclosure shall be maintained at a level corresponding to a relative humidity of less than 50% in a volume of air equal to the volume of enclosure by excluding and/or removing water and water vapour from the materials and/or the atmosphere in the enclosure. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

CORE NETWORK NODE AND METHOD - TIME COORDINATED CELLS FOR EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station). 1. A core network (CN) node configured to interact with a plurality of radio access network (RAN) nodes to time coordinate a plurality of cells and maintain a reliability of paging a wireless device , the CN node comprising:a processor; and, 'obtain, from one of the RAN nodes, information indicating a time remaining until a next paging opportunity for the wireless device within the cells comprising a paging area of the wireless device.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the CN node is operable to2. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is further operable to perform the obtain operation by:receiving a first Base Station Subsystem General Packet Radio Service Protocol (BSSGP) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) containing a Routing Area Update (RAU) Request from the one RAN node, wherein the RAU Request is associated with the wireless device;transmitting a second BSSGP PDU containing a RAU Accept to the one RAN node, wherein the second BSSGP PDU includes Temporary Logic Link Identifier (TLLI) parameters associated with the wireless device; and,receiving a third BSSGP PDU containing a RAU Complete from the one RAN node, wherein the third BSSGP PDU includes the time remaining until a next paging opportunity for the wireless device.3. The CN node of claim 2 , wherein the TLLI parameters comprise the following:an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) of the wireless device;an extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycle length of the wireless device; anda coverage class of the wireless device.4. The CN node of claim 1 , ...

OPTIMIZED SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF SLEEP

A wireless device and method are described herein for implementing synchronization procedures when the wireless device operates using a prolonged sleep mode in a cellular network, wherein the synchronization procedures have a benefit of reducing the energy consumption of the wireless device's battery.

MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN LIMITED RADIO COVERAGE

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission).

Network nodes and methods therein for multilateration

Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a first access network node 411, for positioning of a wireless communication device 430. The method comprises obtaining a first and a second information relating to multilateration of the wireless communication device 430. The first information relating to multilateration comprises a first timing advance value, or a first indication of the first timing advance value, associated with the first access network node 411 and the wireless communication device 430, a Temporary Logical Link Identifier (TLLI) corresponding to the wireless communication device 430 and a first identity of a first cell 421, in which first cell 421 the first timing advance was obtained. The method further comprises mapping, based on the TLLI, the associated first and second identities of the first and second cells 421, 422 and the first and second timing advance values to a network layer protocol connection on a first interface 441. The method further comprises transmitting ...

Security of ciphering and integrity protection

A network node of a mobile communications network may need to generate at least one new Input Offset Value, IOV value, for use in protecting communications between the network node and a mobile station. The network node then associates a fresh counter value with the or each new IOV value; calculates a Message Authentication Code based on at least the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value associated with the or each new IOV value, and a constant indicating that the Message Authentication Code is calculated to protect the new IOV value; and transmits the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value associated with the or each new IOV value, and the calculated Message Authentication Code to the mobile station.

Paging for longer paging cycles

A radio network node receives a page request from a core network node. The page request indicates to page a wireless communication device. The radio network node determines a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device will monitor a paging channel associated with the radio network node. If the amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request, the radio network node discards the page request and sends a response to the core network node indicating that the page request was discarded; the response includes a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node should repeat the page request.

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronization to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

INCREASED SECURITY FOR MULTILATERATION TIMING ADVANCE

A positioning node (e.g., SMLC), a Radio Access Network (RAN) Node (e.g., BSS/BTS), and a wireless device (e.g., MS) are described herein which implement procedures and corresponding modified or new messages/information elements/fields to reduce the possibility of a bandit (e.g., invalid or unauthorized) wireless device from triggering the RAN Node (e.g., BSS/BTS) to generate false timing advance (TA) information associated with the wireless device and report the false TA information to the positioning node (e.g., SMLC) which leads the positioning node (e.g., SMLC) to estimate with degraded accuracy a position of the wireless device. 1. A positioning node configured to interact with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node and a wireless device , the positioning node comprising:a processor; and, transmit, through the RAN node to the wireless device, a Radio Resource Location Services Protocol (RRLP) Multilateration Timing Advance Request message comprising at least one identifier and indicating a type of Multilateration Timing Advance (MTA) procedure that is to be performed by the wireless device;', 'receive, from the RAN node, timing advance information associated with the wireless device in a cell for which the MTA procedure has been performed, and one identifier corresponding to one of the at least one identifier within the RRLP Multilateration Timing Advance Request message, wherein the identifier corresponds to the cell in which the MTA procedure is performed;', 'validate the timing advance information using the received identifier; and,', 'calculate a position of the wireless device using at least the validated timing advance information., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the positioning node is operable to2. The positioning node of claim 1 , wherein the RRLP Multilateration Timing Advance Request message indicates that the type of MTA ...

Mobile station, access node and various methods for implementing an accelerated system access procedure

A mobile station (e.g., an MTC device), an access node (e.g., BSS) and various methods are described herein for implementing an accelerated system access procedure (ASAP) which improves the radio resource utilization efficiency by having: (1) the mobile station transmit a packet channel request to the access node, where the packet channel request includes a unique identifier associated with the mobile station, and (2) the access node after receiving the packet channel request transmits an Immediate Assignment (IA) message to the mobile station, where the IA message includes the unique identifier associated with the mobile station.

Signaling of core network restart to wireless devices

A radio access network node and methods are described herein for signaling an indication of a network restart to wireless devices within a cellular network. In one embodiment, the radio access network node is operable to: (1) signal, to the wireless devices, an indication that a network restart has occurred in a core network node in a pool of core network nodes in the cellular network; and (2) receive, from at least one of the wireless devices, a re-registration message in response to the signaling of the indication that the network restart has occurred. The wireless device and methods implemented by the same are also described herein.

Change indicator for system information in a cellular internet of things (CIoT network

A radio access network node (e.g., base station subsystem) and method are described herein for indicating to a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading. In addition, a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) and method are described herein for receiving an indication that indicates which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading.

PROVIDING ESTIMATED ACCURACY OF MOBILE STATION SYNCHRONIZATION AND MOBILE STATION TRANSMISSION OFFSET TO THE NETWORK

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

OPTIMIZED SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF SLEEP

A wireless device and method are described herein for implementing synchronization procedures when the wireless device operates using a prolonged sleep mode in a cellular network, wherein the synchronization procedures have a benefit of reducing the energy consumption of the wireless device's battery.

Change indicator for system information in a cellular internet of things (CIoT network

A radio access network node (e.g., base station subsystem) and method are described herein for indicating to a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading. In addition, a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) and method are described herein for receiving an indication that indicates which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading.

EXTENDING EARFCN VALUE RANGE IN GERAN

An E-UTRAN neighbor cell list is broadcast in a GERAN network using the extended EARFCN value ranges (i.e., 18 bits). Extending the EARFCN value ranges in GERAN and signaling EARFCN values within the extended EARFCN value range to inter-RAT-capable UEs that camp in GERAN allow GERAN to support continued inter-RAT mobility between GERAN and E-UTRAN networks. E-UTRAN neighbor cell information may be communicated to UEs in the GERAN network by System Information message broadcasts using the extended EARFCN value ranges.

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronization and mobile station transmission offset to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON ULTRADÜNNEN POLYMERFOLIEN

Management of wireless devices in limited radio coverage

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission).

Methods and arrangements for managing allocation of uplink resources regarding remaining data blocks of an uplink transmission

A network node (600; 110) comprised in a wireless communication network (100) is for managing allocation of uplink resources regarding remaining data blocks of an uplink transmission performed by a device (800; 120). The network node (600; 110) sends (201; 501), to the device (800; 120), first allocation information that identifies uplink resources that have been allocated to the device (800; 120) for uplink transmission of said remaining data blocks. The remaining data blocks being associated with the allocated uplink resources, respectively. The network node (600; 110) also sends (203; 502), to the device (800; 120), and the device (800; 120) receives, a second allocation information that identifies one or more of said allocated uplink resources identified by the first allocation information, wherein said second allocation information further identifies one or more of said remaining data blocks as data blocks to be excluded by the device (800; 120).

A method for the processing of ultra-thin polymeric films

Improved Temporary Block Flow Release

A method for a GSM/EDGE node (105, 130), comprising establishing a TBF to another node and entering a transmit state in which data blocks are transmitted via said TBF to said other node. The transmit state is left if (205) there are no data blocks to transmit and positive ACK/NACKs have been received for transmitted data blocks, and, upon leaving said transmit state, a timer is started for the release of said TBF and a predefined TBF mode is entered in which the TBF is regarded (230) as released if the TBF release timer expires before data blocks are received by the network node to transmit to the other node, while, if data blocks are received by the network node to transmit to the receiving node, the predefined TBF mode is exited, the timer is stopped (225) and reset, and the first state is entered.

Extending EARFCN value range in GERAN

An E-UTRAN neighbor cell list is broadcast in a GERAN network using the extended EARFCN value ranges (i.e., 18 bits). Extending the EARFCN value ranges in GERAN and signaling EARFCN values within the extended EARFCN value range to inter-RAT-capable UEs that camp in GERAN allow GERAN to support continued inter-RAT mobility between GERAN and E-UTRAN networks. E-UTRAN neighbor cell information may be communicated to UEs in the GERAN network by System Information message broadcasts using the extended EARFCN value ranges.

Network Nodes and Methods Therein for Multilateration

Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a first access network node , for positioning of a wireless communication device . The method comprises obtaining a first and a second information relating to multilateration of the wireless communication device . The first information relating to multilateration comprises a first timing advance value, or a first indication of the first timing advance value, associated with the first access network node and the wireless communication device , a Temporary Logical Link Identifier (TLLI) corresponding to the wireless communication device and a first identity of a first cell , in which first cell the first timing advance was obtained. The method further comprises mapping, based on the TLLI, the associated first and second identities of the first and second cells and the first and second timing advance values to a network layer protocol connection on a first interface . The method further comprises transmitting, to a positioning node , the first and second timing advance values and the first and second identities of the first and second cells . Embodiments herein further relate to corresponding methods in a second access network node and in a positioning node 120.-. (canceled)21. A method , performed by a first access network node , for positioning of a wireless communication device served by the first access network node , the method comprising: [ a first timing advance value, or a first indication of the first timing advance value, associated with the first access network node and the wireless communication device,', 'a Temporary Logical Link Identifier (TLLI) corresponding to the wireless communication device, and', 'a first identity of a first cell, in which the first timing advance was obtained;, 'the first information comprises, a second timing advance value, or a second indication of the second timing advance value, associated with the second access network node and the wireless communication device,', 'the TLLI, ...

Core network node and method—time coordinated cells for extended discontinuous receive (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station).

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronziation to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

Extended discontinuous receive (eDRX) cycles

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem) and various methods are described herein for implementing longer paging cycles (e.g., Extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycles) for wireless devices in a wireless communication network.

A ferroelectric memory circuit and method for its fabrication

Notification of delivery of a RRLP multilateration timing advance request message to a base station subsystem (BSS)

The present disclosure describes various techniques for enabling a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) to provide a Base Station System (BSS) with an indication that a Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) sent to a given wireless device contains a Radio Resource Location services Protocol (RRLP) Multilateration Timing Advance Request message such that the BSS after transmitting the LLC PDU to the given wireless device may invoke Timing Advance estimation algorithms for reception of uplink Packet Associated Control Channel (PACCH) acknowledgement block(s) (e.g., Extended Coverage (EC)-PACCH acknowledgment block(s)) from the given wireless device.

Change indicator for system information in a cellular internet of things (CIoT) network

A radio access network node (e.g., base station subsystem) and method are described herein for indicating to a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading. In addition, a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) and method are described herein for receiving an indication that indicates which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading.

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A FERROELECTRIC MEMORY CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR ITS FABRICATION

A ferroelectric memory circuit (C) comprises a ferroelectric memory cell in the form of a ferroelectric polymer thin film (F) and first and second electrodes (E1; E 2) respectively, contacting the ferroelectric memory cell (F) at opposite surfaces thereof, whereby a polarization state of the cell can be set, switched or detected by applying appropriate voltages to the electrodes (E1; E2). At least one of the electrodes (E1; E2) comprises at least one contact layer (P 1; P2), said at least one contact layer (P1; P 2) comprising a conducting polymer contacting the memory cell (C), and optionally a second layer (M1; M2) of a metal film contacting the conducting polymer (P1; P2), whereby said at least one of the electrodes (E1; E2) either comprises a conducting polymer contact layer (P1; P2) only, or a combination of a conducting polymer contact layer (P1; P2) and a metal film layer (M1; M2). A method in the fabrication of a ferroelectric memory circuit of this kind comprises steps for depositing ...

Coding scheme and extended synchronization access burst for EC-GSM-IoT enhancement

A wireless device, a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, and various methods are described herein for improving the coverage performance of the Extended Coverage (EC)-Random Access Channel (RACH). For instance, the wireless device, the RAN node, and various methods can improve the coverage performance of the EC-RACH by utilizing a new access burst (referred to herein as Extended Synchronization Access Burst (ESAB)), a new coding scheme (referred to herein as RACH11′) for the CC5 2TS EC-RACH, and/or an access burst mapping scheme for the CC5 2TS EC-RACH.

Radio access network node and method—time coordinated cells for extended discontinuous receive (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station).

Paging extension for enhanced coverage global system for mobile (EC-GSM)

A radio access network (RAN) node, a wireless device and various methods are described herein for managing paging bandwidth. In one embodiment, the RAN node transmits a message (e.g., paging message, assignment message) to wireless devices, where the message comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more paging messages were available for transmission during a time interval but were not transmitted to a plurality of wireless devices; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage_class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with the transmitted message.

Assignment messages acknowledging access attempt without assigning resources

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources.

Core network node and method—time coordinated cells for extended discontinuous receive (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station).

EXTENDING EARFCN VALUE RANGE IN GERAN

An E-UTRAN neighbor cell list is broadcast in a GERAN network using the extended EARFCN value ranges (i.e., 18 bits). Extending the EARFCN value ranges in GERAN and signaling EARFCN values within the extended EARFCN value range to inter-RAT-capable UEs that camp in GERAN allow GERAN to support continued inter-RAT mobility between GERAN and E-UTRAN networks. E-UTRAN neighbor cell information may be communicated to UEs in the GERAN network by System Information message broadcasts using the extended EARFCN value ranges. 1. A method , performed by a multi-RAT-capable User Equipment (UE) that supports an extended E-UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (EARFCN) value range in GSM EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) , the UE capable of operating in a GERAN network , the method comprising:determining that a System Information (SI) 23 message is broadcast by the GERAN network;in response to determining that the SI23 message is broadcast, determining that the GERAN network broadcasts E-UTRAN neighbor cell information using the extended EARFCN value range; andprocessing the E-UTRAN neighbor cell information using the extended EARFCN value range.2. The method of wherein the UE does not support network sharing claim 1 , and wherein determining that the SI23 message is broadcast by the GERAN network comprises:determining that a SI22 message is broadcast by the GERAN network;reading the SI22 message; anddetermining from an indicator in the SI22 message that the SI23 message is broadcast by the GERAN network.3. The method of wherein the UE ignores everything in the SI22 message other than the indicator.4. The method of wherein the UE supports network sharing but the GERAN network does not support network sharing claim 1 , and wherein determining that the SI23 message is broadcast by the GERAN network comprises:determining that a SI22 message is broadcast by the GERAN network;reading the SI22 message;determining that the SI22 message does not include network sharing ...

PAGING EXTENSION FOR ENHANCED COVERAGE GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE (EC-GSM)

A radio access network (RAN) node, a wireless device and various methods are described herein for managing paging bandwidth. In one embodiment, the RAN node transmits a message (e.g., paging message, assignment message) to wireless devices, where the message comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more paging messages were available for transmission during a time interval but were not transmitted to a plurality of wireless devices; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage_class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with the transmitted message. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a radio access network (RAN) node , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station upon waking up to read its nominal paging group per its Extended Discontinuous Receive Cycle (eDRX) cycle is operable to:receive, from the RAN node, an Extended Coverage (EC) Paging Request message which comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more EC Paging Request messages were available for transmission by the RAN node during a time interval but were not transmitted; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage_class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with one or more mobile stations addressed in the received EC Paging Request message.2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:read the coverage class indicated in the used_downlink_coverage_class field to determine whether the EC Paging Request message is potentially addressed to the mobile station or to some other mobile stations;based on the determination that the EC Paging ...

Assignment messages acknowledging access attempt without assigning resources

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using an Access Burst method without also being assigned resources.

REBALANCING OF UNDERWATER VEHICLES

A rebalancing device for rebalancing of an underwater vehicle comprises at least one thruster and at least one storage space. The rebalancing device comprises control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to receive sensor data comprising information relating to a depth and an attitude of the underwater vehicle, and thruster data comprising information relating to thrust and orientation of thrust of the at least one thruster. The control circuitry is further configured to determine a difference between a centre of gravity, CoG, of the underwater vehicle and a centre of buoyancy, CoB, of the underwater vehicle based on the sensor data and the thruster data, and to determine a difference between a gravitational force acting on the underwater vehicle and a buoyancy of the underwater vehicle based on the sensor data and the thruster data. 1. Rebalancing device for rebalancing of an underwater vehicle comprising at least one thruster and at least one storage space , the rebalancing device comprising control circuitry , the control circuitry being configured to receivesensor data, the sensor data comprising information relating to a depth and an attitude of the underwater vehicle, andthruster data comprising information relating to thrust and orientation of thrust of the at least one thruster,characterized in that the control circuitry being further configured todetermine a difference between a centre of gravity, CoG, of the underwater vehicle and a centre of buoyancy, CoB, of the underwater vehicle based on the sensor data and the thruster data,determine a difference between a gravitational force acting on the underwater vehicle and a buoyancy of the underwater vehicle based on the sensor data and the thruster data, andgenerate rebalancing information relating to a deviation of a current load distribution from an ideal load distribution based on the determined differences.2. The rebalancing device according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry is further ...

Maximizing channel capacity for common downlink channels

A wireless access node and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of a common downlink (DL) channel when transmitting device-related information included in one or more messages to a wireless device or a group of wireless devices, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device or the group of wireless devices. In addition, a wireless device and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of the common DL channel by receiving one or more messages including device-related information on the common DL channel from the wireless access node, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device.

SIGNALING OF CORE NETWORK RESTART TO WIRELESS DEVICES

A radio access network node and methods are described herein for signaling an indication of a network restart to wireless devices within a cellular network. In one embodiment, the radio access network node is operable to: () signal, to the wireless devices, an indication that a network restart has occurred in a core network node in a pool of core network nodes in the cellular network; and () receive, from at least one of the wireless devices, a re-registration message in response to the signaling of the indication that the network restart has occurred. The wireless device and methods implemented by the same are also described herein. 1. A radio access network node configured to interact with a plurality of wireless devices , the radio access network node comprising:a processor; and, signal, to the wireless devices, an indication that a network restart has occurred in a core network node in a pool of core network nodes; and', 'receive, from at least one of the wireless devices, a re-registration message in response to the signaling of the indication that the network restart has occurred., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the radio access network node is operable to2. The radio access network node of claim 1 , wherein the indication further identifies at least one of the following:the core network node in which the network restart has occurred;a longest used paging cycle in a cell to indicate to the wireless devices that a re-registration is not required every time that an indication that a network restart has occurred is signaled during a time period spanned by the longest used paging cycle; anda System Information (SI) version or a SI vintage counter.3. The radio access network node of claim 1 , wherein the radio access network node is operable to signal the indication by mapping a message including the indication onto a channel claim 1 ...

Methods and Arrangements for Managing a Retransmission by a Device on a Random Access Channel in a Wireless Communication Network

Methods and arrangements for managing a retransmission on a Random Access CHannel, “RACH”, in a wireless communication network (). A device () performs () the retransmission on the RACH, wherein the retransmission is based on a coverage class associated with the device (). Basing the retransmission on the coverage class e.g. enables reduction of retransmission collisions when the wireless communication network () operates as in Extended Coverage GSM, “EC-GSM”. 122.-. (canceled)23. A method , performed by a device , for managing a retransmission on a Random Access Channel (RACH) in a wireless communication network , the method comprising:performing the retransmission on the RACH, wherein the retransmission is based on a coverage class associated with the device.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the retransmission on the RACH is further based on a first time duration during which retransmission on the RACH is allowed.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the first time duration is specified in terms of a first number of predefined time-frames.26. The method of claim 24 , wherein the first time duration is based on a first parameter and the coverage class.27. The method of claim 23 , wherein the retransmission on the RACH is further based on a second time duration that is a time duration between successive occasions claim 23 , separated in time claim 23 , when retransmission on the RACH is allowed.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the second time duration is specified in terms of a second number of predefined time-frames.29. The method of claim 27 , wherein the second time duration is based on a second parameter and the coverage class.30. The method of claim 26 , further comprising: receiving claim 26 , from a network node of the wireless communication network claim 26 , at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter.31. A non-transitory claim 23 , computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions that claim 23 , when executed by at ...

VERFAHREN ZUR VERARBEITUNG VON ULTRADÜNNEN KUNSTSTOFFFOLIEN

SECURITY OF CIPHERING AND INTEGRITY PROTECTION

A network node of a mobile communications network may need to generate at least one new Input Offset Value, IOV value, for use in protecting communications between the network node and a mobile station. The network node then associates a fresh counter value with the or each new IOV value; calculates a Message Authentication Code based on at least the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value associated with the or each new IOV value, and a constant indicating that the Message Authentication Code is calculated to protect the new IOV value; and transmits the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value associated with the or each new IOV value, and the calculated Message Authentication Code to the mobile station.

Methods, Wireless Communication Device and Location Node for Managing a Location Request

A method and a wireless communication device (110) for managing a location request relating to estimation of a location of the wireless communication device (110) by means of performing a multi-lateration procedure in a cellular network (100), comprising cells, as well as a method and a location node (120) for managing the location request relating to estimation of the location. The location node (120) determines (A010) information indicating a first set of cells useable by the wireless communication device (110) when establishing timing advance values. Next, the location node (120) sends (A020), to the wireless communication device (110), the location request, including the information. The information indicates a first set of cells usable by the wireless communication device (110) when establishing timing advance values. Furthermore, the wireless communication device (110) determines (A040) a second set of cells based on the information. The wireless communication device (110) performs ...

Paging in extended coverage

A method performed by a radio access network node for paging of a communication device in a coverage area, served by the radio access network node, in a communications network, the method comprising: receiving (401) a page request from a core network node, wherein the page request comprises an indication of a support level of the communication device (140), which support level indicates whether or not the communication device (140) supports a specific mode of operation of a RAT; and determining (402), based on the indication of the support level of the communication device, and based on a capability of the coverage area to support the specific mode of operation of the RAT, a channel for paging the communication device in the coverage area, or not to page the communication device in the coverage area.

Paging for Longer Paging Cycles

A radio network node receives a page request from a core network node. The page request indicates to page a wireless communication device. The radio network node determines a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device will monitor a paging channel associated with the radio network node. If the amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request, the radio network node discards the page request and sends a response to the core network node indicating that the page request was discarded; the response includes a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node should repeat the page request.

Paging extension for enhanced coverage global system for mobile (EC-GSM)

A radio access network (RAN) node, a wireless device and various methods are described herein for managing paging bandwidth. In one embodiment, the RAN node transmits a message (e.g., paging message, assignment message) to wireless devices, where the message comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more paging messages were available for transmission during a time interval but were not transmitted to a plurality of wireless devices; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage_class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with the transmitted message.

Methods and Apparatus for Positioning of a Wireless Communication Device using Timing Advance Multilateration

A wireless communication device sends positioning messages on the random access channels in two or more cells of a wireless communication network, where the messages exhibit one or more characteristics enabling the network to differentiate them as positioning messages rather than access messages (). Correspondingly, the network uses the received messages as a basis for estimating timing advance values for the device with respect to the two or more cells (), and it commonly links the cell-specific timing advance values to a device identifier included in the positioning messages by the device (). The inclusion of the device identifier allows a positioning node to recognize the timing advance values as being associated with the same wireless communication device, for use in multilateration-based positioning estimation. 136-. (canceled)37. A method of operation in a wireless communication network , the method comprising: receiving a message sent by a wireless communication device on a random access channel used for random access in the cell, each cell having a corresponding cell identifier;', 'differentiating the received message as a positioning message rather than an access request message, based on determining that the received message exhibits one or more characteristics defined for positioning messages;', 'estimating a timing advance value for the wireless communication device, based on the received message; and', 'linking the timing advance value to the corresponding cell identifier, and to a device identifier included in the received message, said device identifier uniquely identifying the wireless communication device to a positioning node; and, 'for each of two or more cells of the wireless communication networksending the timing advance values and the linked cell and device identifiers towards the positioning node, for use by the positioning node in calculating a position of the wireless communication device from the timing advance values and linked cell ...

ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO RESOURCES TO BE USED ON DOWNLINK TRANSMISSIONS IN A MULTIPLE INPUT MULTIPLE OUTPUT (MIMO) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

An access point and method are described herein for receiving a report from the mobile station containing at least one of a channel quality and a signal strength for each of one or more streams associated with each of one or more transmission modes used during a period of time to send payload to the mobile station, and analyzing the received report to determine one or more downlink control parameters to be used for sending additional payload to the mobile station. In addition, a mobile station and method are described herein for detecting one or more modes of transmissions used by the access point during a period of time to send payload to the mobile station, generating a report containing at least one of a channel quality and a signal strength for each of one or more streams associated with each of the detected one or more transmission modes used by the access point to send the payload to the mobile station, and transmitting the report to the access point. 1. An access point configured to interact with a mobile station , the access point comprising:at least one processor; and, receive, from the mobile station, a report containing at least one of a channel quality and a signal strength for each of one or more streams associated with each of one or more transmission modes used during a period of time to send payload to the mobile station; and,', 'analyze the received report to determine one or more downlink control parameters to be used for sending additional payload to the mobile station., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said access point is operable to2. The access point of claim 1 , wherein the one or more downlink control parameters comprise at least one of the following: one or more transmission modes claim 1 , one or more Modulation and Coding Schemes (MCSs) claim 1 , one or more power levels ...

FERROELEKTRISCHE SPEICHERSCHALTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZU IHRER HERSTELLUNG

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronization to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

Methods and Arrangements for Supporting Positioning of a Wireless Device in a Wireless Communication Network

Method by a wireless device () for supporting positioning of the wireless device () in a wireless communication network (). The wireless device () receives () from a first network node (), a positioning request. The wireless device () is served in by the first network node () when receiving the positioning request. The positioning request requests the wireless device () to initiate a multilateration. In response, the wireless device () sends () to a second network node () comprised in the wireless communication network (), a positioning access request indicating that the access request relates to a multilateration positioning and requesting the second network node () to estimate a Timing Advance (TA) for the wireless device (). The wireless device () sends (), to the second network node (), an obtained device identifier identifying the wireless device (), and an obtained source identifier identifying the first network node (). 134-. (canceled)35. A method , performed by a wireless device , for supporting positioning of the wireless device in a wireless communication network , the wireless device being comprised in the wireless communication network , the method comprising:receiving, from a first network node, a positioning request, wherein the wireless device is served in the wireless communication network by the first network node when receiving the positioning request, wherein the positioning request requests the wireless device to initiate a multilateration positioning procedure, and wherein the positioning request is sent by a first positioning node associated with the first network node and comprised in the wireless communication network, and in response to the received positioning request,sending to a second network node comprised in the wireless communication network, a positioning access request indicating that the access request relates to a multilateration positioning and requesting the second network node to estimate a Timing Advance (TA) for the wireless ...

SECURITY OF CIPHERING AND INTEGRITY PROTECTION

A network node of a mobile communications network may need to generate at least one new Input Offset Value, IOV value, for use in protecting communications between the network node and a mobile station. The network node then associates a fresh counter value with the or each new IOV value; calculates a Message Authentication Code based on at least the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value associated with the or each new IOV value, and a constant indicating that the Message Authentication Code is calculated to protect the new IOV value; and transmits the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value associated with the or each new IOV value, and the calculated Message Authentication Code to the mobile station. 131-. (canceled)32. A method of operation of a network node in a cellular communication network , the method comprising:generating at least one new input offset value (IOV) value for use in protecting communications between the network node and a mobile station;associating a fresh counter value with the or each new IOV value;calculating a message authentication code based on at least the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value associated with the or each new IOV value, and a constant indicating that the message authentication code is calculated to protect the new IOV value; andtransmitting to the mobile station a message comprising a container that includes the at least one new IOV value, the fresh counter value, and the calculated message authentication code.33. The method of claim 32 , wherein the new IOV is for use in integrity protection of communications between the network node and the mobile station.34. The method of claim 32 , wherein the new IOV is for use in ciphering communications between the network node and the mobile station.35. The method of claim 33 , further comprising transmitting the at least one new IOV value in response to determining that an integrity protection algorithm to be used has changed.36. The ...

Radio access network node, positioning node, and methods therein for handling positioning of a mobile station

The radio access network node receives a message from a positioning node, to be forwarded to the MS. The message comprises an indication that said message comprises a command to the MS to perform a Multilateration Timing Advance procedure for determining a position of the MS.

Optimized system access procedures

A base station subsystem (BSS) and a method are described herein for improving an Access Grant Channel (AGCH) capacity when a downlink Temporary Block Flow (TBF) is established for at least one mobile station, and used for sending the respective downlink payload. Plus, a mobile station (MS) and a method are described herein for improving the AGCH capacity when the mobile station is sent information required for establishing a downlink TBF on which it receives its respective downlink payload.

RADIO ACCESS NETWORK NODE AND MOBILE STATION WITH INCREASED ACK/NACK SPACE FOR PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK MESSAGE

A radio access network node (e.g., base station system), a mobile station, and various methods are described herein that increase the size and/or efficiency of an ack/nack bitmap in one or more control messages (e.g., Packet Downlink Ack/Nack message(s)). The mobile station when operating in a Downlink Multi Carrier mode sends the one or more control messages to the radio access network node. 1. A radio access network node adapted to receive at least one control message with increased space for acknowledgement information and non-acknowledgment information from a mobile station , the radio access network node comprising:at least one processor; and, send data blocks to the mobile station using two or more downlink carriers within a single radio block period;', 'send a poll indication to the mobile station; and,', 'receive at least one radio block with at least one control message on an uplink carrier from the mobile station in response to the poll indication, wherein the at least one control message contains at least one of acknowledgment information and non-acknowledgement information associated with a subset of the sent data blocks, wherein the at least one control message is coded with a selected coding scheme that is a coding scheme 1 (CS-1) or higher, and wherein the selected coding scheme is based at least in part on at least one predefined condition., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said radio access network node is operable to2. The radio access network node of claim 1 , further operable to:Detect the coding scheme used in the at least one received radio block; and,detect that the at least one received radio block contains at least one control block which contains the at least one control message rather than payload.3. The radio access network node of claim 1 , further operable to:if the at ...

Paging in extended coverage

Exemplary embodiments include methods for paging of a communication device in a coverage area served by a radio access network (RAN) node. Such embodiments include receiving, from a core network node, an indication of which of the following modes of operation are supported by the communication device: Extended-Coverage Global System for Mobile communications Internet of Things (EC-GSM-IoT) mode; and General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and/or Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS) mode. Embodiments also include, based on the indication and on a capability of the coverage area to support said following modes of operation, determining at least one of the following: whether to page the communication device in the coverage area; and a channel for paging the communication device in the coverage area. Other embodiments include complementary methods performed by a core network node, as well as RAN nodes and core network nodes configured to perform any of the exemplary methods.

Ferroelectric memory circuit and method for its fabrication

A ferroelectric memory circuit includes a ferroelectric memory cell in the form of a ferroelectric polymer thin film and first and second electrodes respectively, contacting the ferroelectric memory cell at opposite surfaces thereof, whereby a polarization state of the cell can be set, switched or detected by applying appropriate voltages to the electrodes. At least one of the electrodes includes at least one contact layer. The at least one contact layer including a conducting polymer contacting the memory cell, and optionally a second layer of a metal film contacting the conducting polymer, whereby the at least one of the electrodes either includes a conducting polymer contact layer only, or a combination of a conducting polymer contact layer and a metal film layer. A method in the fabrication of a ferroelectric memory circuit of this kind includes steps for depositing a first contact layer of conducting polymer thin film on the substrate, depositing subsequently a ferroelectric polymer ...

A method for forming ferroelectric thin films, the use of the method and a memory with a ferroelectric oligomer memory material

ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO RESOURCES TO BE USED ON UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS IN A MULTI-USER MULTIPLE INPUT MULTIPLE OUTPUT (MU-MIMO) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

An access point and method are described herein for interacting with a mobile station and assigning radio resources (e.g., multiple USFs, multiple TSCs, multiple MCSs, multiple PC levels) at least a portion of which are to be used for upcoming uplink transmissions by the mobile station to the access point. In addition, a mobile station and method are described for interacting with an access point and receiving therefrom assigned radio resources (e.g., multiple USFs, multiple TSCs, multiple MCSs, multiple PC levels) at least a portion of which are to be used for upcoming uplink transmissions to the access point. 1. An access point configured to interact with a mobile station , the access point comprising:at least one processor; and, assign, at a start of a Temporary Block Flow (TBF), radio resources at least of portion of which are to be used for upcoming uplink transmissions by the mobile station, wherein the radio resources comprise at least multiple Uplink State Flags (USFs); and,', 'transmit an assignment message indicating the assigned radio resources to the mobile station., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said access point is operable to2. The access point of claim 1 , wherein the radio resources further comprises at least one of a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) claim 1 , a Power Control (PC) level claim 1 , a USF granularity claim 1 , and a Training Sequence Code (TSC) for each one of the multiple USFs.3. The access point of claim 1 , wherein the access point is further operable to:re-assign, while the TBF is ongoing, the radio resources at least a portion of which are to be used for the uplink transmissions by the mobile station; and,transmit a re-assignment message indicating the re-assigned radio resources to the mobile station.4. The access point of claim 3 , wherein the re-assignment ...

Extending EARFCN value range in GERAN

An E-UTRAN neighbor cell list is broadcast in a GERAN network using the extended EARFCN value ranges (i.e., 18 bits). Extending the EARFCN value ranges in GERAN and signaling EARFCN values within the extended EARFCN value range to inter-RAT-capable UEs that camp in GERAN allow GERAN to support continued inter-RAT mobility between GERAN and E-UTRAN networks. E-UTRAN neighbor cell information may be communicated to UEs in the GERAN network by System Information message broadcasts using the extended EARFCN value ranges.

Enhanced GPRS Integrity Bit And Cross-Layer Indications

An electronic communication device of a telecommunications system receives a message containing an integrity mode bit and an integrity protection bit from another electronic communication device, and determines whether the integrity protection bit indicates that a Frame Check Sequence, FCS, field of the message has been replaced by a Medium Access Control, MAC, field. Responsive to determining that the integrity protection bit indicates that the FCS field has been replaced by the MAC field, the device determines whether the MAC field is valid. Responsive to determining that the MAC field is not valid and the integrity mode bit having a first defined value, the message is discarded. Responsive to determining that the MAC field is not valid and the integrity mode bit having a second defined value, content of the message is provided to a higher network protocol layer for processing. 136-. (canceled)37. A method by an electronic communication device of a telecommunications system , the method comprising:receiving a message containing an integrity mode bit and an integrity protection bit from another electronic communication device;determining whether the integrity protection bit indicates that a Frame Check Sequence (FCS) field of the message has been replaced by a Medium Access Control (MAC) field; and determining whether the MAC field is valid;', 'responsive to determining that the MAC field is not valid and the integrity mode bit having a first defined value, discarding the message; and', 'responsive to determining that the MAC field is not valid and the integrity mode bit having a second defined value, providing content of the message to a higher network protocol layer for processing., 'responsive to determining that the integrity protection bit indicates that the FCS field has been replaced by the MAC field38. The method of claim 37 , wherein determining whether the integrity protection bit indicates that a FCS field has been replaced by a MAC field comprises ...

Power supporting arrangement for an ac network

A power supporting arrangement comprises a first voltage source converter (10) and a first energy storage system (16), where the first voltage source converter has a first alternating current, ac, side for connection to a first ac grid (20) and a first direct current, dc, side for connection to a first end of a dc link (14). The dc link has a second end for connection to a second dc side of a second voltage source converter (12), which second voltage source converter (12) in turn has a second ac side connectable to a second ac grid (22). The first energy storage system (16) is connected to the first ac side of the first voltage source converter (10) and is jointly configured with the first voltage source converter (10) to support one of the ac grids.

Controlled series compensator and method

A control apparatus for a controlled series compensator containing a plurality of reactance means, each having a rapid switch for connecting and disconnecting the reactance in series with an electric power transmission line, and a steady state power flow controller. The apparatus further comprises a damping controller providing on the presence of an oscillation on the transmission line a first reactance insertion on the transmission line having a first duration of time trigged by a time instant that coincides with a peak in the power oscillation.

Radio access network node and method—time coordinated cells for extended discontinuous receive (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station).

ASSIGNMENT MESSAGES ACKNOWLEDGING ACCESS ATTEMPT WITHOUT ASSIGNING RESOURCES

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the mobile station enabled for power efficient operation (PEO) and capable of performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive an MTA request message for the mobile station to perform a radio access part of the MTA procedure;', 'transmit, to the BSS, a multilateration request message that indicates an Access Burst method for performing the MTA procedure; and', 'receive, from the BSS, an assignment message acknowledging that the BSS received the multilateration request message and including a first information element (IE) indicating that no Temporary Block Flow (TBF) resources are assigned to the mobile station; and', 'determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message transmitted to the BSS., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. (canceled)3. The mobile station of claim 2 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:determine that a value of the first IE indicates that no TBF resources are assigned to the mobile station;wherein determining if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message is in response to determining that the value of the first IE indicates that no TBF resources are assigned to the mobile station.4. The mobile station of claim 3 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message by determining if a Short ID field ...

ASSIGNMENT MESSAGES ACKNOWLEDGING ACCESS ATTEMPT WITHOUT ASSIGNING RESOURCES

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the mobile station enabled for power efficient operation (PEO) and capable of performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive an MTA request message for the mobile station to perform a radio access part of the MTA procedure;', 'transmit, to the BSS, a multilateration request message that indicates an Access Burst method for performing the MTA procedure; and', 'receive, from the BSS, a packet assignment message acknowledging that the BSS received the multilateration request message without assigning packet resources for the mobile station., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the packet assignment message excludes packet resource assignment information.3. The mobile station of claim 2 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:determine that the packet assignment message excludes packet resource assignment information; andin response to determining that the packet assignment message excludes packet resource assignment information, determine if the packet assignment message matches the multilateration request message transmitted to the BSS.4. The mobile station of claim 3 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to determine if the packet assignment message matches the multilateration request message by determining if a Short ID field value included in an information element (IE) of the packet assignment message ...

Turbomachine component with radially inward projecting strut cooling features

A turbomachine component, gas turbine combustor component, or burner component, including a body with a first, second and third section, the sections being integrally formed with another and built from a same material, and an end face of the first section of the body. The end face, during operation, is exposed to a first temperature higher than a second temperature of a cooling fluid. The second section is located between the first and third section and is formed in parts as a lattice structure. The lattice structure has a plurality of rod-shaped struts, wherein each of a first set of the plurality of struts has a first end, the first end being connected to the first section, and a void penetrated by the plurality of struts, the void providing at least one fluid passage via which the cooling fluid is guidable through an interior of the second section during operation.

CORE NETWORK NODE AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING REACHABILITY OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX) OPERATION

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)) and various methods are described herein for determining reachability of wireless devices operating with extended discontinuous reception (eDRX). 1. A core network (CN) node configured to interact with a radio access network (RAN) node managing cells in a routing area , the CN node comprising:a processor; and, transmit, to the RAN node, a paging message associated with a selected wireless device using a longest Extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycle of a plurality of eDRX cycles;', 'receive, from the RAN node, a paging response message which includes a time remaining until a next paging occasion for the selected wireless device;', 'receive a payload for one of a plurality of wireless devices which is using any one of the plurality of eDRX cycles;', 'calculate a time remaining until a next paging occasion for the one of the plurality of wireless devices by utilizing the time remaining until a next paging occasion for the selected wireless device; and,', 'transmit, to at least the RAN node, another paging message associated with the one of the plurality of wireless devices, wherein the another paging message is transmitted a predetermined time before the next instance of the paging group for the one of the plurality of wireless devices., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the CN node is operable to2. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is further operable to:receive a payload for another one of the plurality of wireless devices which is using any one of the plurality of eDRX cycles;calculate a time remaining until a next paging occasion for the another one of the plurality of wireless devices by utilizing the time remaining until a next paging occasion for the selected wireless device; and,transmit, to at least the RAN node, yet another paging message associated with ...

Frame number extension for long discontinuous receive (DRX) cycles

A wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device), a radio access network node (e.g., evolved Node B), and various methods are described herein for implementing long paging cycles (i.e., long discontinuous receive (DRX) cycles) within a wireless communication network.

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronization to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

Assignment of radio resources to be used on uplink transmissions in a multi-user multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO) communication system

An access point and method are described herein for interacting with a mobile station and assigning radio resources (e.g., multiple USFs, multiple TSCs, multiple MCSs, multiple PC levels) at least a portion of which are to be used for upcoming uplink transmissions by the mobile station to the access point. In addition, a mobile station and method are described for interacting with an access point and receiving therefrom assigned radio resources (e.g., multiple USFs, multiple TSCs, multiple MCSs, multiple PC levels) at least a portion of which are to be used for upcoming uplink transmissions to the access point.

PAGING FOR LONGER PAGING CYCLES

A radio network node receives a page request from a core network node. The page request indicates to page a wireless communication device. The radio network node determines a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device will monitor a paging channel associated with the radio network node. If the amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request, the radio network node discards the page request and sends a response to the core network node indicating that the page request was discarded; the response includes a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node should repeat the page request. 1. A radio network node comprising one or more processors and memory , the memory containing instructions executable by the one or more processors , whereby the radio network node is operable to:receive a page request from a core network node, the page request indicating to page a wireless communication device;determine a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device monitors a paging channel associated with the radio network node;determine that an amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request;discard the page request; and,send a response to the core network node, the response indicating that the radio network node discarded the page request without sending the page request to the wireless communication device, the response including a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node is to repeat the page request.2. The radio network node of claim 1 , wherein the paging timer value comprises an explicit time when the core network node is to repeat the page request.3. The radio network node of claim 1 , wherein the paging timer value comprises a delta between the time when the core ...

Paging for Longer Paging Cycles

A radio network node receives a page request from a core network node. The page request indicates to page a wireless communication device. The radio network node determines a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device will monitor a paging channel associated with the radio network node. If the amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request, the radio network node discards the page request and sends a response to the core network node indicating that the page request was discarded; the response includes a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node should repeat the page request. 1. A radio network node comprising one or more processors and memory , the memory containing instructions executable by the one or more processors , whereby the radio network node is operable to:receive a page request from a core network node, the page request indicating to page a wireless communication device;determine a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device monitors a paging channel associated with the radio network node;determine that an amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request;discard the page request; and,send a response to the core network node, the response indicating that the radio network node discarded the page request without sending the page request to the wireless communication device, the response including a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node is to repeat the page request.228-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/267,068 filed May 1, 2014, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/819,288 filed on May 3, 2013.The invention relates, in general, to wireless ...

MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN LIMITED RADIO COVERAGE

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission).

RADIO ACCESS NETWORK NODE AND MOBILE STATION WITH INCREASED ACK/NACK SPACE FOR PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK MESSAGE

A radio access network node (e.g., base station system), a mobile station, and various methods are described herein that increase the size and/or efficiency of an ack/nack bitmap in one or more control messages (e.g., Packet Downlink Ack/Nack message(s)). The mobile station when operating in a Downlink Multi Carrier mode sends the one or more control messages to the radio access network node. 1. A radio access network node configured to interact with a mobile station , the radio access network node comprising:at least one processor; and, send data blocks to the mobile station using two or more downlink carriers within a single radio block period;', 'send an indication to the mobile station indicating that the mobile station is to use a coding scheme 3 (CS-3) to generate a Packet Downlink Ack/Nack (PDAN) message, and,', 'receive a CS-3 coded PDAN message from the mobile station, wherein the received CS-3 coded PDAN message contains at least one of acknowledgment information and non-acknowledgement information associated with a subset of the sent data blocks., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the radio access network node is operable to2. The radio access network node of claim 1 , wherein the radio access network node is operable to send a Packet Associated Control Channel (PACCH) message including the indication to the mobile station indicating that the mobile station is to use the CS-3 to generate the PDAN message.3. The radio access network node of claim 1 , wherein the radio access network node is operable to send a Packet Uplink Ack/Nack (PUAN) message including the indication to the mobile station indicating that the mobile station is to use the CS-3 to generate the PDAN message.4. The radio access network node of claim 1 , wherein the radio access network node is operable to determine the CS-3 ...

Paging for longer paging cycles

A radio network node receives a page request from a core network node. The page request indicates to page a wireless communication device. The radio network node determines a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device will monitor a paging channel associated with the radio network node. If the amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request, the radio network node discards the page request and sends a response to the core network node indicating that the page request was discarded; the response includes a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node should repeat the page request.

Burner with fuel and air supply incorporated in a wall of the burner

A burner of a turbomachine has an upstream burner section providing a first fuel and an oxygen containing fluid to an upstream end of a burner interior, a downstream burner section for providing a second fuel to a downstream end of the burner interior, and an intermediate burner section between the two sections. The intermediate burner section has an annular wall surrounding a mid-section of the burner interior. The annular wall has an annular cooling fluid passage, for guiding the oxygen containing fluid, and an annular fuel passage for guiding the second fuel to the downstream burner section, the annular fuel passage being more distant to the burner interior than the annular cooling fluid passage. Two annular slots are incorporated into the annular wall. The upstream burner section has at least one integrated fuel tube through a body of the upstream burner section, configured to feed the annular fuel passage.

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronization and mobile station transmission offset to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

CODING SCHEME AND EXTENDED SYNCHRONIZATION ACCESS BURST FOR EC-GSM-IOT ENHANCEMENT

A wireless device, a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, and various methods are described herein for improving the coverage performance of the Extended Coverage (EC)-Random Access Channel (RACH). For instance, the wireless device, the RAN node, and various methods can improve the coverage performance of the EC-RACH by utilizing a new access burst (referred to herein as Extended Synchronization Access Burst (ESAB)), a new coding scheme (referred to herein as RACH11′) for the CC5 2TS EC-RACH, and/or an access burst mapping scheme for the CC5 2TS EC-RACH. 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and, 'attempt a system access using an Extended Coverage Random Access Channel (EC-RACH) by transmitting, to the RAN node, a system access message on the EC-RACH using repeated Extended Synchronization Access Bursts (ESABs), wherein each ESAB is extended over 2 timeslots on the EC-RACH, and wherein each ESAB comprises 140 synchronization bits, 102 encrypted data bits, 3 tail bits, and 68 guard symbols.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein each ESAB has the 102 encrypted data bits coded according to an 11-bit RACH coding scheme which utilizes 11 payload bits and 6 parity bits to which a rate 1/6 tail biting convolutional coding is applied claim 1 , resulting in the 102 encrypted data bits after channel coding.3. The wireless device of claim 2 , wherein the rate 1/6 tail biting convolutional coding utilizes the following polynomials:{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D', 'D', 'D', 'D, '4=1+2+3+5+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D', 'D', 'D', 'D, '4=1+2+3+5+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D+D', 'D', 'D, '7=1+2+3+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D+D', 'D, '5=1+4+6;'}{'br': None, 'i': G', 'D+D', 'D', 'D', 'D, '6=1+2+3+4+ ...

OPTIMIZED SYSTEM ACCESS PROCEDURES

A base station subsystem (BSS) and a method are described herein for improving an Access Grant Channel (AGCH) capacity when a downlink Temporary Block Flow (TBF) is established for at least one mobile station and used for sending the respective downlink payload. Plus, a mobile station (MS) and a method are described herein for improving the AGCH capacity when the mobile station is sent information required for establishing a downlink TBF on which it receives its respective downlink payload. 1102104104104104104106. A base station subsystem (BSS) () configured to interact with a plurality of mobile stations ( , , , . . . ) and perform a procedure to improve an Access Grant Channel (AGCH) () capacity , the BSS comprising:{'b': '110', 'a processor (); and'}{'b': '112', 'a memory () that stores processor-executable instructions where the processor interfaces with the memory and executes the processor-executable instructions to enable the following operations{'b': 302', '302', '302', '302', '302', '302', '303', '304', '304', '304', '304', '304, 'i': 'b', 'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4', 'n', '1', '2', '3', '4', 'n, 'assign () a plurality of alternative identities (, , , . . . ) to the plurality of mobile stations, wherein one of the alternative identities is assigned to one of the mobile stations, wherein each alternative identity is assigned on a per cell basis and is unique within a cell (), and wherein for each alternative identity there is started a corresponding ready timer (, , , . . . ) where each alternative identity remains valid while the corresponding ready timer is running;'}{'b': '304', 'i': 'b', 'send () each one of the alternative identities to corresponding each one of the mobile stations; and'}{'b': 104', '104', '304', '304', '308', '132', '302', '302', '136', '308', '308, 'sub': 1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3, 'i': 'b', 'after the assign and send operations and when at least one of the plurality of mobile stations (, ) for which downlink Temporary Block ...

FULL MULTI OPERATOR CORE NETWORK (MOCN) AND MOBILITY TO OTHER RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (RATS)

A telecommunications node (e.g., base station subsystem) and method are described herein that broadcasts a set of system information messages (e.g., SI2quater messages or pairs of SI2ter messages and SI2quater messages) for use by a legacy mobile station which enhances the overall probability (over time) that the legacy mobile station (non-supporting mobile station) in a network sharing scenario will find frequency, cell information or a combination of both within the broadcasted system information messages to be used for the legacy mobile station's cell reselection process to provide continuity with the legacy mobile station's registered PLMN (i.e. the Common PLMN of a shared radio access network). In addition, the telecommunications node (e.g., base station subsystem) and method can also broadcast a different type of system information message for used by a supporting mobile station. 1. A telecommunications node for use in a shared radio access network associated with a plurality of dedicated radio access networks , the telecommunications node comprising:a transmitter;a processor; anda memory that stores processor-executable instructions where the processor interfaces with the memory and executes the processor-executable instructions to enable following act:sequentially broadcast a set of first system information messages, wherein each one of the first system information messages is differentiated by an order of neighbor cell information listed therein when compared to the other first system information messages, and wherein the neighbor cell information is associated with one or more of the dedicated radio access networks.2. The telecommunications node of claim 1 , wherein each one of the first system information messages is further differentiated by which neighbor cell information is listed therein when compared to the other first system information messages.3. The telecommunications node of claim 1 , wherein the processor interfaces with the memory and executes ...

PAGING EXTENSION FOR ENHANCED COVERAGE GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE (EC-GSM)

A radio access network (RAN) node, a wireless device and various methods are described herein for managing paging bandwidth. In one embodiment, the RAN node transmits a message (e.g., paging message, assignment message) to wireless devices, where the message comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more paging messages were available for transmission during a time interval but were not transmitted to a plurality of wireless devices; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with the transmitted message. 1. A radio access network (RAN) node configured to interact with a plurality of wireless devices , the RAN node comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the radio access network node is operable to:transmit, to the plurality of wireless devices, a message which comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more paging messages were available for transmission during a time interval but were not transmitted to the plurality of wireless devices; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage_class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with the transmitted message.2. The RAN node of claim 1 , wherein the one or more paging messages available for transmission during the time interval were not transmitted to the plurality of wireless devices due to the RAN node making paging message prioritization decisions applicable to the time interval.3. The RAN node of claim 1 , wherein the RAN node prior to the transmit operation is operable to:determine whether one or more paging messages and one or more assignment messages are pending to be transmitted; ...

MAXIMIZING CHANNEL CAPACITY FOR COMMON DOWNLINK CHANNELS

A wireless access node and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of a common downlink (DL) channel when transmitting device-related information included in one or more messages to a wireless device or a group of wireless devices, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device or the group of wireless devices. In addition, a wireless device and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of the common DL channel by receiving one or more messages including device-related information on the common DL channel from the wireless access node, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device. 1. A wireless access node configured to improve a bandwidth utilization efficiency on a common downlink (DL) channel when transmitting device-related information to a wireless device or a group of wireless devices , the wireless access node comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless access node is operable to determine one or more transport block formats to be utilized for transmitting the device-related information on the common DL channel to the wireless device or the group of wireless devices, wherein the one or more transport block formats meet a coverage class need of the wireless device or the group of wireless devices.2. The wireless access node of claim 1 , wherein the wireless access node is further operable to:transmit a message including the device-related information to the wireless device or the group of wireless devices utilizing one of the one or more transport block formats.3. The wireless access node of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of transport block formats is determined to be ...

NOTIFICATION OF DELIVERY OF A RRLP MULTILATERATION TIMING ADVANCE REQUEST MESSAGE TO A BASE STATION SUBSYSTEM (BSS)

The present disclosure describes various techniques for enabling a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) to provide a Base Station System (BSS) with an indication that a Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) sent to a given wireless device contains a Radio Resource Location services Protocol (RRLP) Multilateration Timing Advance Request message such that the BSS after transmitting the LLC PDU to the given wireless device may invoke Timing Advance estimation algorithms for reception of uplink Packet Associated Control Channel (PACCH) acknowledgement block(s) (e.g., Extended Coverage (EC)-PACCH acknowledgment block(s)) from the given wireless device. 1. A Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) configured to interact with a Base Station Subsystem (BSS) , the SGSN comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the SGSN is operable to:transmit, to the BSS, a BSS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Protocol (BSSGP) Down Link (DL)-UNITDATA Packet Data Unit (PDU) which includes a Logical Link Control (LLC) PDU intended for a target wireless device, wherein the LLC PDU includes a Radio Resource Location Services Protocol (RRLP) PDU, wherein the RRLP PDU further includes a RRLP Multilateration Timing Advance (MTA) Request Message, wherein the BSSGP DL-UNITDATA PDU further includes a flag which indicates to the BSS a need to acquire timing advance information.2. The SGSN of claim 1 , wherein the flag is a code point in an information element.3. A method implemented in a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) configured to interact with a Base Station Subsystem (BSS) claim 1 , the method comprising:transmitting, to the BSS, a BSS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Protocol (BSSGP) Down Link (DL)-UNITDATA Packet Data Unit (PDU) which includes a Logical Link Control (LLC) PDU intended for a target wireless device, wherein the LLC PDU ...

IMPROVED SECURITY FOR POSITIONING WITHOUT CIPHERING

A wireless device (and method of) and a network node (and method of) are described herein for improving security for positioning without ciphering. In one embodiment, the wireless device is configured to: receive, from a network node, a paging request for a positioning event and a subsequent RRLP PDU; and perform, in response, an MTA procedure comprising a plurality of instances. When performing each instance, the wireless device transmits, to the network node, a RLC data block comprising at least a first field indicating a position of the instance in a sequence of the plurality of instances, and a second field indicating whether the instance is a last instance in the sequence of the plurality of instances. The network node upon receiving the RLC data block will be able to confirm whether the MTA procedure has been compromised by a fake wireless device. 1. A wireless device configured to interact with a network node the wireless device comprising: receive-, from the network node, a paging request for a positioning event and a subsequent Radio Resource Location Services Protocol (RRLP) Protocol Data Unit; (PDU); and', 'perform in response to receipt of the paging request and the RRLP PDU, a Multilateration Timing Advance (MTA) procedure using a Radio Link Control, (RLC) Data Block Method comprising a plurality of instances; and,, 'processing circuitry configured to cause the wireless device to perform the following operationsfurther characterized by performance of each instance comprising transmitting, to the network node, a RLC data block comprising at least a first field and a second field, the first field indicating a position of the instance in a sequence of the plurality of instances, and the second field indicating whether the instance is a last instance in the sequence of the plurality of instances.2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the first field is a 3-bit field claim 1 , and the wireless device performs the following operation:increment a value of ...

ASSIGNMENT MESSAGES ACKNOWLEDGING ACCESS ATTEMPT WITHOUT ASSIGNING RESOURCES

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the mobile station enabled for extended coverage (EC) operation and capable of performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive an MTA request message for the mobile station to perform a radio access part of the MTA procedure;', 'transmit, to the BSS, a multilateration request message that indicates an Access Burst method for performing the MTA procedure; and', 'receive, from the BSS, an assignment message acknowledging that the BSS received the multilateration request message without assigning radio resources for the mobile station., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the assignment message is an EC Immediate Assignment Type 3 message indicating that no Temporary Block Flow (TBF) resources are assigned to the mobile station.3. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message transmitted to the BSS.4. The mobile station of claim 3 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message by determining if a Short ID field value included in the assignment message matches a Short ID field value included in the multilateration request message.5. The mobile station of claim 4 , wherein the assignment message includes a plurality of short ID field ...

POWER PLANT RAMP RATE CONTROL

A method for controlling plant active power output ramp rate of a power plant to a PCC with a power grid includes obtaining information about a current RES active power output of a Renewable Energy Source (RES) in the power plant. The method also includes forecasting future RES active power output, during a predefined future time period. The method also includes, based on the obtained current RES active power output information and on the forecasted RES active power output, determining whether an expected ramp rate of the RES active power output during the predefined time period exceeds a predefined maximum ramp rate limit of a plant active power output. The method also includes, based on the determining, selecting a first control method which is based on the forecasted future RES active power output if it is determined that the expected ramp rate exceeds the predefined maximum ramp rate limit, or selecting a second control method, different from the first control method, if it is determined that the expected ramp rate does not exceed the predefined maximum ramp rate limit. The method also includes using the selected first or second control method to generate an ESS control signal for controlling the ESS active power output Psuch that the plant active power output ramp rate is kept below the predefined maximum ramp rate limit during the predefined time period. 111.-. (canceled)12. A method for controlling plant active power output ramp rate of a power plant to a Point of Common Coupling , PCC , with a power grid , the method comprising:obtaining information about a current RES active power output of a Renewable Energy Source, RES, comprised in the power plant;forecasting future RES active power output, during a predefined future time period, based on input signals from a meteorological sensor;based on the obtained current RES active power output information and on the forecasted RES active power output, determining whether an expected ramp rate of the RES active ...

Positioning Procedure for Relaxed Mobility IOT Devices

Method performed by a first network node (), e.g. a SGSN or an MME. The first network node () initiates sending () a first paging request to a second network node (), e.g. a node of a Base Station Subsystem (BSS), which indicates that a wireless device () served by the second network node () is to initiate cell reselection prior to sending a first response, based on the first paging request, wherein the wireless device () is to be paged for a positioning procedure, e.g. a timing advance (TA) multilateration. 130-. (canceled)31. A method performed by a first network node , the first network node operating in a wireless communications network , the method comprising:initiating sending a first paging request to a second network node, the first paging request indicating that a wireless device served by the second network node is to initiate cell reselection prior to sending a first response, the first response being based on the first paging request, and the second network node and the wireless device operating in the wireless communications network.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the first paging request further indicates that the wireless device is to be paged for a positioning procedure.33. The method of claim 31 , wherein the first paging request triggers the second network node to initiate sending a second paging request to the wireless device claim 31 , wherein the first response is to the second paging request claim 31 , wherein the second paging request is to indicate that the wireless device is to initiate cell reselection prior to sending the first response to the second paging request claim 31 , and wherein a value of a first information element comprised in the first paging request indicates to the second network node that the second paging request is to further indicate that the wireless device is being paged for a positioning procedure.34. The method of claim 31 , further comprising:receiving a second response from the second network node, the second ...

METHODS, NETWORK NODE AND WIRELESS DEVICE FOR VERIFICATION OF BROADCAST MESSAGES

Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a network node for enabling verification of a broadcast message transmitted from the network node to a wireless device. The network node signals a first public key, to the wireless device, using a secure connection. The network node further transmits a first broadcast message protected by a signature. The signature is generated from at least a protected part of the first broadcast message using a first private key, the first private key being associated with the first public key. Thereby, the broadcast message can be verified by the wireless device using the distributed first public key, thus preventing fake broadcast messages to be accepted by the device. 1. A method performed by a network node for enabling verification of a broadcast message transmitted from the network node to a wireless device , which network node and wireless device operate in a wireless communication network , the method comprising:signaling a first public key, to the wireless device using a secure connection; andtransmitting a first broadcast message protected by a signature, the signature being generated from at least a protected part of the first broadcast message using a first private key, the first private key being associated with the first public key.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the protected part of the first broadcast message comprises a second public key claim 1 , the method further comprising: transmitting a second broadcast message claim 1 , wherein the second broadcast message is at least partly signed using a second private key claim 1 , the second private key being associated with the second public key.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein a protected part of the second broadcast message comprises a third public key.4. A method performed by a wireless device for verifying a broadcast message transmitted from a network node to the wireless device claim 2 , which network node and wireless device operate in a ...

FRAME NUMBER EXTENSION FOR LONG DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (DRX) CYCLES

A wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device), a radio access network node (e.g., evolved Node B), and various methods are described herein for implementing long paging cycles (i.e., long discontinuous receive (DRX) cycles) within a wireless communication network. 1. A wireless device configured to interact with a radio access network node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and, 'receive, from the radio access network node, Frame Number (FN) Extension information which indicates a multiplication factor for multiplying a time period spanned by a full cycle of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) frame numbers which comprises a single hyperframe.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the FN extension information is an N-bit field within a received System Information (SI) message.3. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the FN extension information is part of payload space within an idle frame received as a Normal Burst.4. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the FN extension information is derived from phase information associated with received bursts.5. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is further operable to:use the FN extension information to determine at least one instance of X possible instances of hyperframes in which at least one page, if any, would occur;track successive instances of the X possible instances of the hyperframes until the at least one hyperframe in which the at least one page, if any, would occur is located; andafter the at least one hyperframe in which the at least one page, if any, would occur is located, listen to a paging channel in the located at least one hyperframe for the at least one page.6. The wireless device of claim 5 , wherein the wireless device claim 5 , for the ...

Maximizing channel capacity for common downlink channels

A wireless access node and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of a common downlink (DL) channel when transmitting device-related information included in one or more messages to a wireless device or a group of wireless devices, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device or the group of wireless devices. In addition, a wireless device and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of the common DL channel by receiving one or more messages including device-related information on the common DL channel from the wireless access node, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device.

RADIO ACCESS NETWORK NODE AND METHOD - TIME COORDINATED CELLS FOR EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station). 120.-. (canceled)21. A radio access network (RAN) node , the RAN node comprising:a processor; and, calculate a time remaining until a next paging opportunity for a wireless device within a paging area of the wireless device, wherein the calculating uses an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) of the wireless device, an extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycle length of the wireless device, and a coverage class of the wireless device; and', 'transmit, to a core network (CN) node, information indicating the time remaining until the next paging opportunity for the wireless device., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the RAN node is operable to22. The RAN node of claim 21 , wherein the RAN node is further operable to:prior to the calculating, receive a paging request from the CN node, wherein the paging request includes the IMSI, the eDRX cycle length, and the coverage class of the wireless device;transmit a paging message to the wireless device; andreceive a first paging response from the wireless device;wherein transmitting the information indicating the time remaining until the next paging opportunity for the wireless device includes transmitting a second paging response to the CN node, wherein the second paging response includes the time remaining until the next paging opportunity for the wireless device.23. The RAN node of claim 21 , wherein the time remaining until the next paging opportunity for the wireless device is for using with the eDRX cycle length of the wireless device for the CN node to maintain ...

Wireless Device and Network Node for Verification of a Device Category as Well as Corresponding Methods in a Wireless Communication System

The present invention relates to a method and wireless device for supporting verification of a device category as well as to a method and a network node. It is desired to quickly allow finding out whether a wireless device should be allowed to access a network by verifying a device category. The method at the device comprises receiving from a network node a verification message including a random bit sequence; calculating a verification signature from the random bit sequence by using a verification function assigned to the device category; and transmitting the calculated verification signature to the network node in an uplink message of a random access procedure or in the first uplink message following a random access procedure so as to allow verification of the device category using the verification signature at a network node. 142.-. (canceled)43. A wireless device of a wireless communication system for supporting verification of a device category of the wireless device , the wireless device comprising: receive from a network node a verification message including a random bit sequence;', 'calculate a verification signature from the random bit sequence by using a verification function assigned to the device category; and', 'transmit the calculated verification signature to the network node in an uplink message of a random access procedure or in the first uplink message following a random access procedure so as to allow verification of the device category using the verification signature at a network node;', 'wherein the device category is associated with a security level or priority level shared by a group of wireless devices., 'a processor and a memory, the memory containing instructions executable by the processor whereby the wireless device is configured to44. The wireless device of claim 43 , wherein the verification message is included in a broadcast message transmitted before the random access procedure or included in a downlink message used in the random ...

PROVIDING ESTIMATED ACCURACY OF MOBILE STATION SYNCHRONZIATION TO THE NETWORK

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the BSS including a base transceiver station (BTS) , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive, from the BSS, a multilateration request;', 'in response to receipt of the multilateration request, estimate a synchronization accuracy with the BTS; and,', 'transmit, to the BSS, a Radio Link Control (RLC) data block that includes at least (i) a Temporary Logical Link Identifier (TLLI) of the mobile station, and (ii) the estimated synchronization accuracy., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is operable to estimate the synchronization accuracy with the BTS by performing multiple timing measurements of the BTS and estimating a variance between the multiple timing measurements of the BTS.4. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the RLC data block further includes a Source Identity of the BSS.5. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the RLC data block further includes a length indicator to indicate a presence of the estimated synchronization accuracy.6. A method in a mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) claim 1 , the BSS including a base transceiver station (BTS) claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving, from the BSS, a multilateration request;in response to receiving the multilateration request, estimating a synchronization accuracy with the BTS; and,transmitting, to the BSS, a Radio Link Control (RLC) data block that includes at least (i) a Temporary Logical Link Identifier ( ...

PROVIDING ESTIMATED ACCURACY OF MOBILE STATION SYNCHRONZIATION TO THE NETWORK

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station. 1. A base station subsystem (BSS) configured to interact with a Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC) , the BSS comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the BSS is operable to:transmit, to the SMLC, a Base Station Subsystem Mobile Application Part-Location Services Extension (BSSMAP-LE) PERFORM LOCATION REQUEST message which includes an Information Element (IE) which indicates a worst case synchronization accuracy of a mobile station.2. The BSS of claim 1 , wherein the IE which indicates the worst case synchronization accuracy of the mobile station is part of a Mobile Station (MS) Radio Access Capability Information Element.3. A method in a base station subsystem (BSS) configured to interact with a Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC) claim 1 , the method comprising:{'b': '1202', 'transmitting (), to the SMLC, a Base Station Subsystem Mobile Application Part-Location Services Extension (BSSMAP-LE) PERFORM LOCATION REQUEST message which includes an Information Element (IE) which indicates a worst case synchronization accuracy of a mobile station.'}4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the IE which indicates the worst case synchronization accuracy of the mobile station is part of a Mobile Station (MS) Radio Access Capability Information Element.5. A base station subsystem (BSS) configured to interact with a Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC) and including a base transceiver station (BTS) claim 3 , the BSS comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable ...

PROVIDING ESTIMATED ACCURACY OF MOBILE STATION SYNCHRONIZATION AND MOBILE STATION TRANSMISSION OFFSET TO THE NETWORK

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the BSS including a base transceiver station (BTS) , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive, from the BSS, a multilateration request;', 'in response to receipt of the multilateration request, estimate a synchronization accuracy with the BTS, and estimate a transmission offset for uplink transmissions to the BTS; and,', 'transmit, to the BSS, a Radio Link Control (RLC) data block that includes at least (i) a Temporary Logical Link Identifier (TLLI) of the mobile station, (ii) the estimated synchronization accuracy, and (iii) the estimated transmission offset., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is operable to estimate the synchronization accuracy with the BTS by performing multiple timing measurements of the BTS and estimating a variance between the multiple timing measurements of the BTS.4. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is operable to estimate the transmission offset by taking into account limitations of an internal time base and estimated timing of transmissions from the BTS.5. The mobile station of claim 4 , wherein the transmissions from the BTS include transmissions with a Synchronization Channel (SCH) or an Extended Coverage-Synchronization Channel (EC-SCH).6. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the RLC data block further includes a Source Identity of the BSS.7. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the RLC data block further includes a length indicator to indicate a ...

CORE NETWORK NODE AND METHOD--TIME COORDINATED CELLS FOR EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station). 1. A core network (CN) node configured to interact with a plurality of radio access network (RAN) nodes to time coordinate a plurality of cells and maintain a reliability of paging a wireless device , the CN node comprising:a processor; and, 'obtain, from one of the RAN nodes, information indicating a time remaining until a next paging opportunity for the wireless device within the cells comprising a paging area of the wireless device.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the CN node is operable to2. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is further operable to perform the obtain operation by:transmitting a paging request to the one RAN node, wherein the paging request includes information associated with the wireless device; and,receiving a paging response from the one RAN node, wherein the paging response includes the time remaining until a next paging opportunity for the wireless device.3. The CN node of claim 2 , wherein the information comprises the following:an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) of the wireless device;an extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycle length of the wireless device; anda coverage class of the wireless device.4. The CN node of claim 2 , wherein:the paging request is a dummy paging request; and,the paging response is a dummy paging response, wherein the dummy paging request is defined to trigger the one RAN node to calculate the time remaining until the next paging opportunity for the wireless device and then transmit the dummy paging request which includes the time ...

Technique for Reporting Quality of Experience (QOE) - And Application Layer (AL) Measurements at High Load

A technique for Quality of Experience (QoE) or Application Layer (AL) measurements at high load is described. As to one method aspect of the technique for reporting QoE measurements from a radio device () wirelessly connected or connectable to a radio access network, RAN (), the method () comprises or initiates a step of receiving () a stop control message () from or through the RAN () at the radio device (), the stop control message () being indicative of a command for storing () results of the QoE or AL measurements at the radio device () and stopping () the radio device () from reporting () the stored results of the QoE or AL measurements to or through the RAN. 170-. (canceled)71. A method of reporting Quality of Experience (QoE) measurements or Application Layer (AL) measurements from a radio device wirelessly connected or connectable to a radio access network (RAN) , the method comprising:receiving a stop control message from or through the RAN at the radio device, the stop control message being indicative of a command for storing results of the QoE or AL measurements at the radio device and stopping the radio device from reporting the stored results of the QoE or AL measurements to or through the RAN.72. The method of claim 71 , further comprising:starting to perform or continuing to perform the QoE or AL measurements at the radio device after or responsive to receiving the stop control message;storing results of the QoE or AL measurements at the radio device; and/orstopping the reporting of the results of the QoE or AL measurements to or through the RAN.73. The method of claim 71 , wherein the stop control message relates to temporarily stopping the reporting and/or wherein the stop control message is indicative of a time period for restarting the reporting.74. The method of claim 71 , wherein the radio device maintains a configuration for performing the QoE or AL measurements after receiving the stop control message.75. The method of claim 71 , further ...

MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN LIMITED RADIO COVERAGE

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission). 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node and a Core Network (CN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and, transmit, to the RAN node, one or more access burst (AB) based first messages per an uplink RCC value, wherein each of the one or more AB based first messages includes a downlink RCC value;', 'determine that a first AB based system access failed after transmitting the one or more AB based first messages; and', increment both the downlink RCC value and the uplink RCC value; and', 'transmit, to the RAN node, one or more access burst (AB) based second messages per the incremented uplink RCC value, wherein each of the one or more AB based second messages includes the incremented downlink RCC value., 'upon the determination that the first AB based system access failed], 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is further operable to:determine that a second AB based system access failed after transmitting the one or more AB based second messages; and re-increment both the incremented downlink RCC value and the incremented uplink RCC value; and', 'transmit, to the RAN node, one or more access burst (AB) based third messages per the uplink RCC value after the re-increment operation, wherein each of the one or more AB based third messages includes ...

Improved Temporary Block Flow Release

A method for a GSM/EDGE node (), comprising establishing a TBF to another node and entering a transmit state in which data blocks are transmitted via said TBF to said other node. The transmit state is left if () there are no data blocks to transmit and positive ACK/NACKs have been received for transmitted data blocks, and, upon leaving said transmit state, a timer is started for the release of said TBF and a predefined TBF mode is entered in which the TBF is regarded () as released if the TBF release timer expires before data blocks are received by the network node to transmit to the other node, while, if data blocks are received by the network node to transmit to the receiving node, the predefined TBF mode is exited, the timer is stopped () and reset, and the first state is entered. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for operating a network node in a GSM/EDGE network , the method comprising:establishing a TBF, a Temporary Block Flow, to another node in the GSM/EDGE network;entering a transmit state in which data blocks are transmitted via said TBF to said other node and ACK/NACKs are received from said other node for transmitted data blocks;leaving the transmit state if there are no data blocks to transmit to said other node and positive ACK/NACKs have been received from the other node for all transmitted data blocks;upon leaving said transmit state, starting a timer for the release of said TBF and entering a predefined TBF mode, in which predefined TBF mode the TBF is regarded as being released if the TBF release timer expires before additional data blocks are received by the network node to transmit to said other node; andif, while in said predefined TBF mode, additional data blocks are received by the network node to transmit to said other node via said TBF before the timer has expired, exiting the predefined TBF mode, stopping and resetting the timer, and entering the transmit state.29. The method of claim 28 , according to which the network node is a Base Station ...

MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN LIMITED RADIO COVERAGE

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission). 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node and a Core Network (CN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and, receive, from the RAN node, control channels;', 'estimate a downlink radio condition based on a signal quality of the received control channels;', 'map the estimated downlink radio condition to one of a plurality of downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values;', 'transmit, to the RAN node, one or more access burst (AB) based first messages per an uplink RCC value, wherein each of the one or more AB based first messages includes the one downlink RCC value;', 'determine that a first AB based system access failed after transmitting the one or more AB based first messages; and', increment the one downlink RCC value, the uplink RCC value, or both the one downlink RCC value and the uplink RCC value; and', 'transmit, to the RAN node, one or more access burst (AB) based second messages per the uplink RCC value, if not incremented, or the incremented uplink RCC value, if incremented, wherein each of the one or more AB based second messages includes the one downlink RCC value, if not incremented, or the incremented one downlink RCC value, if incremented., 'upon the determination that the first AB based system access failed], 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Paging in Extended Coverage

Exemplary embodiments include methods for paging of a communication device in a coverage area served by a radio access network (RAN) node. Such embodiments include receiving, from a core network node, an indication of which of the following modes of operation are supported by the communication device: Extended-Coverage Global System for Mobile communications Internet of Things (EC-GSM-IoT) mode; and General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and/or Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS) mode. Embodiments also include, based on the indication and on a capability of the coverage area to support said following modes of operation, determining at least one of the following: whether to page the communication device in the coverage area; and a channel for paging the communication device in the coverage area. Other embodiments include complementary methods performed by a core network node, as well as RAN nodes and core network nodes configured to perform any of the exemplary methods. 1. A method for paging of a communication device in a coverage area served by a radio access network (RAN) node , the method comprising: Extended-Coverage Global System for Mobile communications Internet of Things (EC-GSM-IoT) mode of operation, and', 'General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and/or Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS) mode of operation; and, 'receiving, from a core network node, an indication of which of the following modes of operation are supported by the communication device whether to page the communication device in the coverage area; and', 'a channel for paging the communication device in the coverage area., 'based on the indication and on a capability of the coverage area to support said following modes of operation, determining at least one of the following2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:based on determining to page the communication device, paging the communication device on the determined channel.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining operation comprises ...

Methods, Wireless Communication Device and Radio Network Node for Managing Contention Resolution

Methods and arrangements for enabling contention resolution of uplink transmissions ata radio network node (). A wireless communication device () sends () an access request to the radio network node (). The wireless communication device () receives () an access grant from the radio network node () and then sends (--), to the radio network node (), at least two data blocks. At least two data blocks includes only one occurrence of a unique device identity and at least one occurrence of a reduced ID that is represented by fewer bits than the unique device ID. 140-. (canceled)41. A method , performed by a wireless communication device , for enabling contention resolution of uplink transmissions at a radio network node , wherein the method comprises:sending an access request to the radio network node;receiving an access grant from the radio network node; andsending, to the radio network node, at least two data blocks, wherein the at least two data blocks includes only one occurrence of a unique device identity (ID) and at least one occurrence of a reduced ID that is represented by fewer bits than the unique device ID.42. The method as claimed in claim 41 , wherein said one occurrence of the unique device ID includes one occurrence of said at least one occurrence of the reduced ID.43. The method as claimed in claim 41 , wherein said at least one occurrence of the reduced ID is excluded from said one occurrence of the unique device ID.44. The method as claimed in claim 41 , wherein a first data block of said at least two data blocks includes said one occurrence of the unique device ID claim 41 , wherein a second data block of said at least two data blocks includes one of said at least one occurrence of the reduced ID.45. The method as claimed in claim 44 , wherein the first data block is first in order among the at least two data blocks claim 44 , and wherein the second data block is second in order among the at least two data blocks.46. The method as claimed in claim 41 , ...

EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX) CYCLES

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem) and various methods are described herein for implementing longer paging cycles (e.g., Extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycles) for wireless devices in a wireless communication network. 1. A core network (CN) node configured to interact with a radio access network (RAN) node and a wireless device , the CN node comprising:a processor; and, register the wireless device;', 'receive an Internet Protocol (IP) packet destined for the wireless device;', 'buffer the IP packet for a predetermined time;', 'calculate a next occurrence of a nominal paging group for the wireless device;', 'transmit a page request associated with the wireless device to the RAN node, wherein the page request is transmitted before the next occurrence of the nominal paging group for the wireless device;', 'receive a page response from the RAN node; and', 'upon receipt of the page response, transmit the IP packet to the RAN node for delivery to the wireless device., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the CN node is operable to2. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is operable to register the wireless device upon receiving a Routing Area Update (RAU) request from the wireless device claim 1 , wherein the RAU request comprises an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) claim 1 , an extended Discontinuous Receive Cycle (eDRX) cycle claim 1 , and an estimated coverage class of the wireless device.3. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is operable to perform the register operation by using system information received from the RAN node claim 1 , wherein the system information indicates for each of one or more cells managed by the RAN node whether an extended Discontinuous Receive Cycle (eDRX) cycle is supported.4. The CN node of claim 1 , ...

MOBILE STATION, CORE NETWORK NODE, BASE STATION SUBSYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING LONGER PAGING CYCLES IN A CELLULAR NETWORK

A mobile station, a core network node, a base station subsystem, and various methods are described herein for implementing longer paging cycles (longer Discontinuous Reception (DRX) mode) in a cellular network which has a benefit of reducing the energy consumption of the mobile station's battery. 1. A mobile station configured to implement paging cycles in a cellular network , the mobile station comprising:at least one processor; and, determine if a serving cell in the cellular network is acceptable to stay camped-on;', 'if result of the determination is that the serving cell is acceptable to stay camped-on, then perform a first type of synchronizing procedure and attempt to read a radio block received per a first Discontinuous Reception (DRX) mode, wherein the first DRX mode has a longer time period than a legacy second DRX mode; and,', 'if result of the determination is that the serving cell is not acceptable to stay camped-on or the mobile station is not able to read the received radio block, then perform a second type of synchronizing procedure and attempt to read another radio block, wherein the first type of synchronizing procedure has a shorter duration than the second type of synchronizing procedure., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is operable to:after performing the first type of synchronizing procedure, attempt to read the radio block received per the first DRX mode only if the mobile station successfully performed the first type of synchronizing procedure; andfurther perform the second type of synchronizing procedure if the mobile station did not successfully perform the first type of synchronizing procedure.3. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station being operable to ...

CHANGE INDICATOR FOR SYSTEM INFORMATION IN A CELLULAR INTERNET OF THINGS (CIoT) NETWORK

A radio access network node (e.g., base station subsystem) and method are described herein for indicating to a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading. In addition, a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) and method are described herein for receiving an indication that indicates which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading.

CONVEYING USE OF EXCEPTION REPORTING TO CORE NETWORK NODES

A radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem, Evolved Node B) and method are described herein for indicating to a core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node, Mobility Management Entity, CIoT Serving Gateway Node) usage of exception reports by a mobile station. In addition, a core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node, Mobility Management Entity, CIoT Serving Gateway Node) and method are described herein for receiving an indication of usage of exception reports by a mobile station. 1. A radio access network (RAN) node configured to communicate with a mobile station and a core network (CN) node , the RAN node comprising:a processor; and, receive, from the mobile station, a channel request;', 'assign radio resources to the mobile station for transmission of data as an exception report;', 'receive, from the mobile station, data transmitted as an exception report on the assigned radio resources; and', 'transmit, to the CN node, the data transmitted by the mobile station as an exception report and an indication that the mobile station transmitted data as an exception report with high priority., 'a memory; that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the RAN node is operable to2. The RAN node of claim 1 , wherein the indication is transmitted claim 1 , to the CN node claim 1 , in an Information Element (IE) included in a second Protocol Data Unit (PDU) carrying a first PDU transmitted by the mobile station.3. The RAN node of claim 2 , wherein the IE is an Exception Report Flag included in an Uplink (UL)-UNITDATA PDU carrying a Logical Link Control (LLC) PDU transmitted by the mobile station.4. The RAN node of claim 3 , wherein the LLC PDU was sent by the mobile station using an uplink EC-EGPRS Temporary Block Flow (TBF) established in response to an EC-EGPRS PACKET CHANNEL REQUEST message or an EC-EGPRS PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message ...

EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX) CYCLES

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem) and various methods are described herein for implementing longer paging cycles (e.g., Extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycles) for wireless devices in a wireless communication network. 1. A core network (CN) node configured to interact with a radio access network (RAN) node and a wireless device , the CN node comprising:a processor; and, register the wireless device;', 'receive an Internet Protocol (IP) packet destined for the wireless device;', 'buffer the IP packet for a predetermined time;', 'calculate a next occurrence of a nominal paging group for the wireless device;', 'transmit a page request associated with the wireless device to the RAN node, wherein the page request is transmitted before the next occurrence of the nominal paging group for the wireless device;', 'receive a page response from the RAN node; and', 'upon receipt of the page response, transmit the IP packet to the RAN node for delivery to the wireless device., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the CN node is operable to2. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is operable to register the wireless device upon receiving a Routing Area Update (RAU) request from the wireless device claim 1 , wherein the RAU request comprises an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) claim 1 , a eDiscontinuous Receive Cycle (eDRX) cycle claim 1 , and an estimated coverage class of the wireless device.3. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is operable to perform the register operation by using system information received from the RAN node claim 1 , wherein the system information indicates for each of one or more cells managed by the RAN node the following: (1) whether an eDiscontinuous Receive Cycle (eDRX) cycle is supported; and (2) a maximum eDRX ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS-DYNAMIC COVERAGE CLASS UPDATE AND ALIGNING COVERAGE CLASS PAGING GROUPS

Techniques are described herein that enhance the following: (1) how a wireless device conveys a change of its downlink (DL) coverage class (CC) to a network; and (2) how the network and the wireless device each perform a new paging group procedure to align coverage class paging groups within a given Extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycle for the wireless device. In addition, devices namely a wireless device, a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and a core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node) that implement these techniques are described herein. 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Core Network (CN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and, determine a current downlink (DL) coverage class (CC) needs to be changed to a higher DL CC or a lower DL CC; and,', 'based on the determination of the need to change the current DL CC to the higher DL CC, transmit an indication of the higher DL CC for the CN node by performing a cell update procedure., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is further operable to:perform the determine operation and the transmit operation at a predetermined time before a next occurrence of a nominal paging group.3. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is further operable to transmit the indication of the higher DL CC for the CN node by performing the cell update procedure by using one of the following:a code point within an access request sent on a Random Access Channel (RACH) requesting uplink (UL) Transport Block Format (TBF) resources to send a cell update message;a reserved Service Access Point Identifier (SAPI) value in a header of a Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) that serves as the cell update message; ...

MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN LIMITED RADIO COVERAGE

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission). 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node and a Core Network (CN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to receive, from the RAN node, control channels; to estimate a downlink radio condition based on a signal quality of the received control channels; to map the estimated downlink radio condition to one of a plurality of downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values; to transmit, to the RAN node, a first message including the one downlink RCC value; to receive, from the RAN node, a second message having a number of repeated downlink transmissions based on the one downlink RCC value; to receive, from the RAN node, a paging message including an uplink RCC value and having a number of repeated paging downlink transmissions, wherein the number of repeated paging downlink transmissions is determined based on a second downlink RCC value; and to transmit, to the RAN node, a paging response having a number of repeated uplink transmissions determined based on the uplink RCC value in the paging message.2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is further operable to determine an estimated number of repeated uplink transmissions to use when transmitting the first message to the RAN node claim 1 , wherein the first message is a first contact with the RAN node ...

A PREMIXED DUAL FUEL BURNER WITH A TAPERING INJECTION COMPONENT FOR MAIN LIQUID FUEL

A premixed dual fuel burner includes a burner head, a burner interior elongated along a main axis and having an upstream side enclosed by a swirler and a downstream side enclosed by a premixing section, and an injection component. The burner head and sides are serially arranged. The swirler includes an inlet section for introducing air and a main gas fuel. The injection component has a tapering structure positioned along the main axis which extends from the burner head into the burner interior. The injection component tapers from a burner head side and an injection side along the main axis. At the injection side a liquid fuel outlet introduces a main liquid fuel into the burner interior. The injection side is disposed in the burner interior. At least one of the at least one liquid fuel outlet is at a side of the injection side of the injection component. 1. A premixed dual fuel burner for a combustion chamber of a turbomachine , the premixed dual fuel burner comprising:a burner head having a burner head end,a burner interior elongated along a main axis and having an upstream side and a downstream side, wherein the upstream side is disposed between the burner head and the downstream side and wherein the upstream side is fluidly connected to the downstream side,a swirler enclosing the upstream side of the burner interior and comprising an inlet section configured to introduce air and a main gas fuel into the burner interior,a premixing section enclosing the downstream side of the burner interior, wherein the swirler is arranged between the burner head and the premixing section, and wherein the premixing section comprises a burner outlet configured to be arranged with the combustion chamber such that the downstream side is fluidly connected to the combustion chamber, andan injection component having a tapering structure positioned along the main axis and extending from the burner head into the burner interior, the injection component having a burner head side and an ...

ASSIGNMENT MESSAGES ACKNOWLEDGING ACCESS ATTEMPT WITHOUT ASSIGNING RESOURCES

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the mobile station enabled for power efficient operation (PEO) and capable of performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive an MTA request message for the mobile station to perform a radio access part of the MTA procedure;', 'transmit, to the BSS, a multilateration request message that indicates an Access Burst method for performing the MTA procedure; and', 'receive, from the BSS, an assignment message acknowledging that the BSS received the multilateration request message without assigning radio resources for the mobile station., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the assignment message includes a first information element (IE) for indicating that no Temporary Block Flow (TBF) resources are assigned to the mobile station.3. The mobile station of claim 2 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:determine that a value of the first IE indicates that no TBF resources are assigned to the mobile station; andin response to determining that the value of the first IE indicates that no TBF resources are assigned to the mobile station, determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message transmitted to the BSS.4. The mobile station of claim 3 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message by determining if a Short ...

ASSIGNMENT MESSAGES ACKNOWLEDGING ACCESS ATTEMPT WITHOUT ASSIGNING RESOURCES

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the mobile station enabled for extended coverage (EC) operation and capable of performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive an MTA request message for the mobile station to perform a radio access part of the MTA procedure;', 'transmit, to the BSS, a multilateration request message that indicates an Access Burst method for performing the MTA procedure; and', 'receive, from the BSS, an assignment message acknowledging that the BSS received the multilateration request message without assigning radio resources for the mobile station., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the assignment message is an EC Immediate Assignment Type 3 message indicating that no Temporary Block Flow (TBF) resources are assigned to the mobile station.3. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message transmitted to the BSS.4. The mobile station of claim 3 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to determine if the assignment message matches the multilateration request message by determining if a Short ID field value included in the assignment message matches a Short ID field value included in the multilateration request message.5. The mobile station of claim 4 , wherein the assignment message includes a plurality of short ID field ...

ASSIGNMENT MESSAGES ACKNOWLEDGING ACCESS ATTEMPT WITHOUT ASSIGNING RESOURCES

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable the MS to receive acknowledgement of an access attempt for performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure using the Access Burst method without also being assigned resources. 1. A mobile station configured to interact with a base station subsystem (BSS) , the mobile station enabled for power efficient operation (PEO) and capable of performing a multilateration timing advance (MTA) procedure , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive an MTA request message for the mobile station to perform a radio access part of the MTA procedure;', 'transmit, to the BSS, a multilateration request message that indicates an Access Burst method for performing the MTA procedure; and', 'receive, from the BSS, a packet assignment message acknowledging that the BSS received the multilateration request message without assigning packet resources for the mobile station., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the packet assignment message excludes packet resource assignment information.3. The mobile station of claim 2 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:determine that the packet assignment message excludes packet resource assignment information; andin response to determining that the packet assignment message excludes packet resource assignment information, determine if the packet assignment message matches the multilateration request message transmitted to the BSS.4. The mobile station of claim 3 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to determine if the packet assignment message matches the multilateration request message by determining if a Short ID field value included in an information element (IE) of the packet assignment message ...

MTC DEVICE, SERVING NODE, AND VARIOUS METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING A DOWNLINK STACK REDUCTION FEATURE

A machine type communications (MTC) device, a serving node (e.g. SGSN), and various methods are described herein for implementing a downlink stack reduction (DSR) feature. The DSR feature reduces the ratio of UDP/IP overhead to MTC data packet payload in MTC communications which will serve to substantially minimize the amount of radio interface bandwidth consumed and therefore significantly improve the Packet Data Channel (PDCH) utilization within the telecommunication network. 1. A machine type communications (MTC) device configured to implement a downlink stack reduction (DSR) feature with a serving node , the MTC device comprising:a processor; and, [ receive, from the serving node, a Sub Network Protocol Data Unit (SN-PDU) having a payload comprising User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol (UDP/IP) layers, wherein the SN-PDU is associated with the PDP context with the serving node;', 'upon receipt of the SN-PDU, enable the DSR feature for the PDP context with the serving node and store information about the UDP/IP layers from the received SN-PDU;, 'send a message to the serving node when activating a Packet Data Protocol (PDP) context with the serving node, wherein the message comprises an indication which indicates that the MTC device supports the DSR feature;'}, 'receive, from the serving node, a subsequent SN-PDU having an indicator indicating that UDP/IP layers are excluded from a payload therein, wherein the subsequent SN-PDU is associated with the PDP context with the serving node; and,', 'upon receipt of the subsequent SN-PDU, re-generate UDP/IP layers associated with the subsequent SN-PDU using the stored information to create a Network-Packet Data Unit (N-PDU) comprising the re-generated UDP/IP layers and the payload of the subsequent SN-PDU., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said MTC ...

MTC DEVICE, SERVING NODE, AND VARIOUS METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING AN UPLINK STACK REDUCTION FEATURE

A machine type communications (MTC) device, a serving node (e.g. SGSN), and various methods are described herein for implementing an uplink stack reduction (USR) feature. The USR feature reduces the ratio of UDP/IP overhead to MTC data packet payload in MTC communications which will serve to substantially minimize the amount of radio interface bandwidth consumed and therefore significantly improve the Packet Data Channel (PDCH) utilization within the telecommunication network. 1. A machine type communications (MTC) device configured to implement an uplink stack reduction (USR) feature with a serving node , the MTC device comprising:a processor; and, receive a message from the serving node when activating a Packet Data Protocol (PDP) context with the serving node, wherein the message comprises an indication which indicates that the serving node supports the USR feature;', 'send, to the serving node, a Sub Network Protocol Data Unit (SN-PDU) having a payload comprising User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol (UDP/IP) layers, wherein the SN-PDU is associated with the PDP context with the serving node;', 'enable the USR feature for the PDP context with the serving node;', 'store status information indicating the USR feature is enabled for the PDP context with the serving node; and,', 'send, to the serving node, a subsequent SN-PDU having a payload which excludes UDP/IP layers, wherein the subsequent SN-PDU is associated with the PDP context with the serving node., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said MTC device is operable to2. The MTC device of claim 1 , wherein the MTC device is further operable to:receive a disable indication from the serving node, wherein the disable indication comprises an indication which indicates that the USR feature is disabled for the PDP context with the serving node.3. The ...

MOBILE STATION, ACCESS NODE, SERVING NODE AND VARIOUS METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ABBREVIATED PAGE RESPONSE PROCEDURE

A mobile station, an access node (e.g., BSS), a serving node (e.g., SGSN) and various methods are described herein for implementing an abbreviated page response (APR) procedure. The APR procedure improves a paging-page response scenario wherein the MS after receiving a paging message from the access node sends a page response to the access node using a single uplink radio block instead of establishing an uplink Temporary Block Flow (TBF) in order to send the page response. The APR procedure effectively improves the radio resource utilization efficiency between the mobile station and access node which is desirable in the wireless telecommunications field. 1. A mobile station configured to implement an abbreviated page response (APR) procedure with an access node , the mobile station comprising:a processor; and, receive, from the access node, a paging message;', 'send, to the access node, an access request in response to receiving the paging message;', 'receive, from the access node, an assignment message assigning a single uplink radio block; and,', 'send, to the access node, a page response using the single uplink radio block., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station is further operable to:receive, from the access node, another assignment message assigning a downlink Temporary Block Flow (TBF) after the page response has been sent;receive, from the access node, downlink packets using the downlink TBF;send, to the access node, a Packet Downlink Ack/Nack (PDAN) message which confirms reception of the downlink packets and requests establishment of an uplink TBF;receive, from the access node, yet another assignment message assigning the uplink TBF; and,send, to the access node, uplink packets using the uplink TBF.3. The mobile ...

NOTIFICATION OF ONGOING MULTILATERATION TIMING ADVANCE (MTA) PROCEDURE TO A SERVING GPRS SUPPORT NODE (SGSN)

The present disclosure describes various techniques for enabling a Base Station System (BSS) to provide a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) with an indication, e.g., in the form of a flag or a timer, within a BSS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Protocol (BSSGP) POSITION-COMMAND Protocol Data Unit (PDU) that a target wireless device is to perform a Multilateration Timing Advance (MTA) procedure. The SGSN upon receipt of the BSSGP POSITION-COMMAND PDU with the indication, e.g., in the form of a flag or a timer, can start a timer during which the SGSN will suspend downlink data delivery and paging to the target wireless device while the target wireless device is performing the MTA procedure. 1. A Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) configured to interact with a Base Station Subsystem (BSS) , the SGSN comprising:a processor; and, 'receive, from the BSS, a BSS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Protocol (BSSGP) POSITION-COMMAND Protocol Data Unit (PDU) comprising (i) a Radio Resource Location Services (RRLP) Application Protocol Data Unit (APDU) with an embedded Radio Resource Location Services (RRLP) Multilateration Timing Advance (MTA) Request message for a target wireless device, and (ii) an indicator that the target wireless device is to perform a Multilateration Timing Advance procedure.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the SGSN is operable to2. The SGSN of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is a Multilateration Timer Information Element that includes an indication that the SGSN is to start a timer.3. The SGSN of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is a Multilateration Timer Information Element that includes a timer value indicating a duration that the target wireless device is to perform the MTA procedure.4. The SGSN of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is a RRLP Flags Information Element which includes a timer value indicating a duration ...

NOTIFICATION OF DELIVERY OF A RRLP MULTILATERATION TIMNG ADVANCE REQUEST MESSAGE TO A BASE STATION SUBSYSTEM (BSS)

The present disclosure describes various techniques for enabling a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) to provide a Base Station System (BSS) with an indication that a Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) sent to a given wireless device contains a Radio Resource Location services Protocol (RRLP) Multilateration Timing Advance Request message such that the BSS after transmitting the LLC PDU to the given wireless device may invoke Timing Advance estimation algorithms for reception of uplink Packet Associated Control Channel (PACCH) acknowledgement block(s) (e.g., Extended Coverage (EC)-PACCH acknowledgment block(s)) from the given wireless device. 1. A Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) configured to interact with a Base Station Subsystem (BSS) , the SGSN comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the SGSN is operable to:receive, from the BSS, a BSS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Protocol (BSSGP) POSITION-COMMAND Packet Data Unit (PDU) which includes (i) a Radio Resource Location Services Protocol (RRLP) PDU, wherein the RRLP PDU includes a RRLP Multilateration Timing Advance (MTA) Request message intended for a target wireless device, and (ii) an indicator that the target wireless device is to perform a MTA procedure; andtransmit, to the BSS, a BSSGP Down Link (DL)-UNITDATA PDU which includes a Logical Link Control (LLC) PDU intended for the target wireless device, wherein the LLC PDU includes the RRLP PDU, wherein the RRLP PDU further includes the RRLP MTA Request Message, wherein the BSSGP DL-UNITDATA PDU further includes a flag which indicates to the BSS a need to estimate timing advance information when receiving a Packet Associated Control Channel (PACCH) acknowledgment from the target wireless device.2. The SGSN of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is a Multilateration Timer Information Element that ...

TURBOMACHINE COMPONENT WITH COOLING FEATURES AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND OF OPERATION OF SUCH A TURBOMACHINE COMPONENT

A turbomachine component, gas turbine combustor component, or burner component, including a body with a first, second and third section, the sections being integrally formed with another and built from a same material, and an end face of the first section of the body. The end face, during operation, is exposed to a first temperature higher than a second temperature of a cooling fluid. The second section is located between the first and third section and is formed in parts as a lattice structure. The lattice structure has a plurality of rod-shaped struts, wherein each of a first set of the plurality of struts has a first end, the first end being connected to the first section, and a void penetrated by the plurality of struts, the void providing at least one fluid passage via which the cooling fluid is guidable through an interior of the second section during operation. 117.-. (canceled)18. A gas turbine burner component , comprising:a body with a first, a second and a third section, the first, second and third section being integrally formed with another and built from a same material,an end face of the first section of the body, wherein the end face, during operation, is exposable to a first temperature higher than a second temperature of a cooling fluid,wherein the second section is located between the first and the third section and is formed in parts as a lattice structure, a plurality of rod-shaped struts, wherein each of a first set of the plurality of struts has a first end, the first end being connected to the first section, and', 'a void penetrated by the plurality of struts, the void providing at least one fluid passage via which the cooling fluid is guidable through an interior of the second section during operation, and', 'wherein the first end of each of the first set of the plurality of struts has a conical shape with increasing diameter in direction of the first section., 'wherein the lattice structure comprises19. The gas turbine burner component ...

A NETWORK NODE AND METHOD FOR BEAM MANAGEMENT IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

A method performed by a network node for beam management. The network node receives one or more quality values from a User Equipment (UE). The one or more quality values are measured by the UE on first reference signals transmitted by the network node in respective one or more beams in a first set of candidate beams. A serving beam is selected out of the first set of candidate beams based on the received quality values for data communication with the UE. The network node creates a rule related to signal quality. The network node obtains one or more second quality values related to respective subsequent messages transmitted to the UE in the selected serving beam. As long as the rule is fulfilled with respect to the second quality value, the network node transmits one or more further subsequent messages only in the serving beam. 1. A method performed by a network node for beam management in a wireless communications network , the method comprising:receiving from a User Equipment, UE, one or more quality values measured by the UE on first reference signals transmitted by the network node in respective one or more beams comprised in a first set of candidate beams;selecting for an upcoming data communication with the UE, a serving beam out of the first set of candidate beams based on the received quality values;creating a rule related to signal quality;obtaining one or more second quality values related to respective subsequent messages transmitted to the UE in the selected serving beam; andas long as the rule is fulfilled with respect to the second quality value, transmitting one or more further subsequent messages only in the serving beam.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the messages are reference signals and wherein the second quality values are measured by the UE on subsequent reference signals transmitted in the selected serving beam.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the rule is decided to be fulfilled based on a comparison of the second ...

Mobile Station, Access Node and Various Methods for Implementing an Accelerated System Access Procedure

A mobile station (e.g., an MTC device), an access node (e.g., BSS) and various methods are described herein for implementing an accelerated system access procedure (ASAP) which improves the radio resource utilization efficiency by having: (1) the mobile station transmit a packet channel request to the access node, where the packet channel request includes a unique identifier associated with the mobile station, and (2) the access node after receiving the packet channel request transmits an Immediate Assignment (IA) message to the mobile station, where the IA message includes the unique identifier associated with the mobile station. 1. A mobile station configured to implement an accelerated system access procedure (ASAP) with an access node , the mobile station comprising:at least one processor; and, transmit, to the access node, a packet channel request message that includes a unique identifier associated with the mobile station; and,', 'receive, from the access node, an immediate assignment message that includes the unique identifier associated with the mobile station., 'at least one memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the at least one processor interfaces with the at least one memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the mobile station is operable to2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station claim 1 , prior to transmitting the packet channel request message claim 1 , is further operable to:receive, from the access node, a system information message which indicates that the access node supports the reception of a packet channel request message that includes a unique identifier associated with the mobile station.3. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the mobile station claim 1 , prior to transmitting the packet channel request message claim 1 , is further operable to:store a timing advance (TA) that was used for a previous packet channel request; and,use the stored TA to make a subsequent uplink ...

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronization and mobile station transmission offset to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR MANAGING ALLOCATION OF UPLINK RESOURCES REGARDING REMAINING DATA BLOCKS OF AN UPLINK TRANSMISSION

A network node comprised in a wireless communication network is for managing allocation of uplink resources regarding remaining data blocks of an uplink transmission performed by a device. The network node sends, to the device, first allocation information that identifies uplink resources that have been allocated to the device for uplink transmission of said remaining data blocks. The remaining data blocks being associated with the allocated uplink resources, respectively. The network node also sends, to the device, and the device receives, a second allocation information that identifies one or more of said allocated uplink resources identified by the first allocation information, wherein said second allocation information further identifies one or more of said remaining data blocks as data blocks to be excluded by the device. 1. A method , performed by a network node comprised in a wireless communication network , for managing allocation of uplink resources regarding remaining data blocks of an uplink transmission performed by a device ,the method comprising:sending, to the device, first allocation information that identifies uplink resources that have been allocated to the device for uplink transmission of said remaining data blocks, the remaining data blocks being associated with the allocated uplink resources, respectively; andsending, to the device, a second allocation information that identifies at least one of said allocated uplink resources identified by the first allocation information and that have been allocated for uplink transmission of said remaining data blocks, said second allocation information further identifying at least one of said remaining data blocks as data blocks to be excluded by the device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one remaining data block to be excluded is associated with at least one of the uplink resources that have been allocated first in time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one remaining data ...

Radio access network node, positioning node, and methods therein for handling positioning of a mobile station

A method performed by a radio access network node is provided. The radio access network node serves a Mobile Station (MS). The radio access network node receives a message from a positioning node, to be forwarded to the MS. The message comprises an indication that said message comprises a command to the MS to perform a Multilateration Timing Advance procedure for determining a position of the MS.

MAXIMIZING CHANNEL CAPACITY FOR COMMON DOWNLINK CHANNELS

A wireless access node and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of a common downlink (DL) channel when transmitting device-related information included in one or more messages to a wireless device or a group of wireless devices, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device or the group of wireless devices. In addition, a wireless device and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of the common DL channel by receiving one or more messages including device-related information on the common DL channel from the wireless access node, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device. 1. A wireless access node configured to improve a bandwidth utilization efficiency on a common downlink (DL) channel when transmitting device-related information to a wireless device or a group of wireless devices , the wireless access node comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless access node is operable to determine one or more transport block formats to be utilized for transmitting the device-related information on the common DL channel to the wireless device or the group of wireless devices, wherein the one or more transport block formats requiring a number of repeated transmissions of the device-related information on the common DL channel to meet a current coverage class of the wireless device or a coverage class common to the group of wireless devices.2. The wireless access node of claim 1 , wherein the wireless access node is further operable to:transmit a message including the device-related information to the wireless device or the group of wireless devices utilizing one of the one or ...

Paging in Extended Coverage

A method performed by a radio access network node for paging of a communication device in a coverage area, served by the radio access network node, in a communications network, the method comprising: receiving () a page request from a core network node, wherein the page request comprises an indication of a support level of the communication device (), which support level indicates whether or not the communication device () supports a specific mode of operation of a RAT; and determining (), based on the indication of the support level of the communication device, and based on a capability of the coverage area to support the specific mode of operation of the RAT, a channel for paging the communication device in the coverage area, or not to page the communication device in the coverage area. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method performed by a radio access network node for paging of a communication device in a coverage area served by the radio access network node , the method comprising: only supports Extended-Coverage Global System for Mobile communications Internet of Things (EC-GSM-IoT) mode of operation, or', 'only supports General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and/or Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS) mode of operation, or', 'supports both EC-GSM-IoT and GPRS and/or EGPRS mode of operation; and, 'receiving, from a core network node, a page request comprising an indication of a support level of the communication device, the support level indicating whether or not the communication device supports a specific mode of operation of a Radio Access Technology (RAT), wherein the indication of the support level is an indication of whether or not the communication device a channel (EC-PCH, PCH) for paging the communication device in the coverage area; or', 'not to page the communication device in the coverage area., 'determining, based on the indication of the support level of the communication device, and based on a capability of the coverage area to support the specific mode of operation of ...

A BURNER WITH FUEL AND AIR SUPPLY INCORPORATED IN A WALL OF THE BURNER

A burner of a turbomachine has an upstream burner section providing a first fuel and an oxygen containing fluid to an upstream end of a burner interior, a downstream burner section for providing a second fuel to a downstream end of the burner interior, and an intermediate burner section between the two sections. The intermediate burner section has an annular wall surrounding a mid-section of the burner interior. The annular wall has an annular cooling fluid passage, for guiding the oxygen containing fluid, and an annular fuel passage for guiding the second fuel to the downstream burner section, the annular fuel passage being more distant to the burner interior than the annular cooling fluid passage. Two annular slots are incorporated into the annular wall. The upstream burner section has at least one integrated fuel tube through a body of the upstream burner section, configured to feed the annular fuel passage. 114.-. (canceled)15. A burner of a turbomachine or a gas turbine engine , comprising:an upstream burner section for providing a first fuel and an oxygen containing fluid to an upstream end of a burner interior, wherein the burner interior is substantially a hollow space in which a mixing of fuel and the oxygen containing fluid can take place;a downstream burner section for providing a second fuel to a downstream end of the burner interior or to a combustion chamber; andan intermediate burner section between the upstream burner section and the downstream burner section;wherein the intermediate burner section comprises an annular wall surrounding a mid section of the burner interior, an annular cooling fluid passage; and', 'an annular fuel passage for guiding the second fuel to the downstream burner section, the annular fuel passage being more distant to the burner interior than the annular cooling fluid passage,, 'the annular wall comprisingwherein the upstream burner section comprises at least one integrated fuel tube through a body of the upstream burner ...

CORE NETWORK NODE AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING REACHABILITY OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX) OPERATION

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)) and various methods are described herein for determining reachability of wireless devices operating with extended discontinuous reception (eDRX). 1. A core network (CN) node configured to interact with a radio access network (RAN) node managing cells in a routing area , the CN node comprising:a processor; and, transmit, to the RAN node, a first paging message associated with a first selected wireless device from a plurality of wireless devices using one Extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycle of a plurality of eDRX cycles;', 'receive, from the RAN node, a first paging response message which includes a time remaining until a next paging occasion for the first selected wireless device;', 'receive a payload for one of the plurality of wireless device using the one eDRX cycle of the plurality of eDRX cycles;', 'calculate a time remaining until a next paging occasion for the one of the plurality of wireless devices by utilizing the time remaining until a next paging occasion for the first selected wireless device; and,', 'transmit, to at least the RAN node, another paging message associated with the one of the plurality of wireless devices, wherein the another paging message is transmitted a predetermined time before the next instance of the paging group for the one of the plurality of wireless devices., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the CN node is operable to2. The CN node of claim 1 , wherein the CN node is further operable to:transmit, to the RAN node, a second paging message associated with a second selected wireless device from the plurality of wireless devices using another eDRX cycle of the plurality of eDRX cycles;receive, from the RAN node, a second paging response message which includes a time remaining until a next paging occasion for the second selected wireless ...

RADIO NETWORK NODE, USER EQUIPMENT (UE) AND METHODS PERFORMED IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Embodiments herein relate to, e.g., a method performed by a user equipment, UE, for handling signal measurements. The UE determines whether one or more conditions are fulfilled for indicating that a radio condition is below a certain level. In response to determining that one or more conditions are fulfilled and thereby indicating the radio condition is below a threshold, the UE transmits a report with restricted content. 1. A method performed by a user equipment , UE , for handling signal measurements , the method comprising:receiving configuration data from a network node, the configuration data comprising the one or more conditions defining when to transmit a report indicating radio condition, the report being with restricted content;determining whether one or more conditions are fulfilled for indicating that a radio condition is below a certain level; andin response to determining that one or more conditions are fulfilled and thereby indicating the radio condition is below a threshold, transmitting the report with restricted content.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the report with restricted content comprises a report of reduced size by excluding some information in the report.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:measuring one of signal strength and signal quality of a signal from a radio network node; anddetermining whether the one or more conditions are fulfilled for indicating that the radio condition is below the certain level is based on the one of the measured signal strength and the signal quality.4. (canceled)5. A method performed by radio network node for configuring a user equipment claim 1 , UE claim 1 , in a wireless communication network claim 1 , the method comprising:transmitting configuration data to the UE, the configuration data comprising one or more conditions defining when to transmit a report indicating a radio condition being below a threshold, the report being with restricted content.6. The method according ...

Notifying a Management System of Quality of Experience Measurement Reporting Status

A radio access network (RAN) node () in a RAN () of a wireless communication network () signals a wireless device () to stop reporting Quality of Experience (QoE) measurements to the RAN (), and notifies a management system () in a core network () of the wireless communication network () that the reporting of QoE measurements to the RAN () has stopped. 141-. (Canceled)42. A method , implemented by a radio access network (RAN) node in a RAN of a wireless communication network , the method comprising:signaling a wireless device to stop reporting Quality of Experience (QoE) measurements to the RAN;notifying a management system outside of the RAN that the reporting of QoE measurements to the RAN has stopped.43. The method of claim 42 , further comprising subsequent to notifying the management system that the reporting of QoE measurements to the RAN has stopped claim 42 , signaling the wireless device to restart reporting of the QoE measurements claim 42 , and notifying the management system that the reporting of QoE measurements has restarted.44. The method of claim 43 , wherein:signaling the wireless device to stop reporting is responsive to detecting an overload condition of the RAN;signaling the wireless device to restart reporting is responsive to detecting that the overload condition of the RAN has ended.45. The method of claim 43 , further comprising signaling the wireless device to modify how the wireless device performs the QoE measurements.46. The method of claim 45 , wherein signaling the wireless device to modify how the wireless device performs the QoE measurements is responsive to receiving a request from the management system to modify how the wireless device performs the QoE measurements.47. The method of claim 46 , wherein the request from the management system to modify how the wireless device performs the QoE measurements comprises at least one QoE measurement parameter for the wireless device to use for collecting subsequent QoE measurements.48. The ...

Method and associated transmission system

It is presented a method executed in a transmission system, the transmission system comprising an AC grid, a DC grid and at least two AC/DC converters connected between the AC grid and DC grid. The method comprises the steps of: obtaining set points for each one of the at least two AC/DC converters, each set point comprising a magnitude and direction of power through the respective AC/DC converter during normal operation generating, based on the set points, a virtual AC grid, the virtual AC grid corresponding to AC behaviour of the DC grid, as viewed from each AC side of the at least two AC/DC converters; and controlling the at least two AC/DC converters to mimic a behaviour in accordance with the virtual AC grid. A corresponding transmission system is also presented.

METHOD FOR FEEDBACK OF STREAMING SESSION

A method of operating a UE to provide feedback on a streaming session. The method includes determining when a streaming session used by an application layer of the UE is being started and/or ended. Responsive to the determination, the method transmits an indication to a RAN that the streaming session is being started and/or ended. A corresponding method of operating a network node is provided to control reporting relating to streaming sessions of UEs. The method by the network node receives an indication from an UE that a streaming session is being started and/or ended, and controls whether a Quality of Experience (QoE) configuration file is sent to the UE responsive to the indication. 1. A method of operating a user equipment , UE , to provide feedback on a streaming session , the method comprising:determining when a streaming session used by an application layer of the UE is being started and/or ended; andresponsive to the determining, transmitting an indication to a radio access network, RAN, that the streaming session is being started and/or ended.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining comprises:receiving at an Access Stratum, AS, layer of the UE from the application layer, an indication that a streaming session used by the application layer is being started and/or ended.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the indication is received at the AS layer as an AT command generated by the application layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting of the indication to the RAN claim 1 , comprises:transmitting the indication to the RAN using an RRC message.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the indication is transmitted to the RAN using one of a UEAssistanceInformation message and a MeasurementReport message.6. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium storing program code that when executed by a processor of a user equipment claim 1 , UE claim 1 , causes the UE to perform operations of the method of .7. A user ...

PAGING EXTENSION FOR ENHANCED COVERAGE GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE (EC-GSM)

A radio access network (RAN) node, a wireless device and various methods are described herein for managing paging bandwidth. In one embodiment, the RAN node transmits a message (e.g., paging message, assignment message) to wireless devices, where the message comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more paging messages were available for transmission during a time interval but were not transmitted to a plurality of wireless devices; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage_class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with the transmitted message. 1. A radio access network (RAN) node configured to interact with a plurality of wireless devices , the RAN node comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the radio access network node is operable to:transmit, to the plurality of wireless devices, a message which comprises at least the following: (i) a page mode field which includes information indicating one or more coverage classes for which one or more paging messages were available for transmission during a time interval but were not transmitted to the plurality of wireless devices; and (ii) a used_downlink_coverage_class field which includes information indicating a coverage class associated with the transmitted message.2. The RAN node of claim 1 , wherein the RAN node prior to the transmit operation is operable to:{'b': 702', '254, 'determine () whether one or more paging messages and one or more assignment messages () are pending to be transmitted; and'}based on the determination that there are one or more paging messages and one or more assignment messages pending to be transmitted, prioritize one paging message of the one or more paging messages over the one or more assignment messages such that ...

PAGING FOR LONGER PAGING CYCLES

A radio network node receives a page request from a core network node. The page request indicates to page a wireless communication device. The radio network node determines a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device will monitor a paging channel associated with the radio network node. If the amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request, the radio network node discards the page request and sends a response to the core network node indicating that the page request was discarded; the response includes a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node should repeat the page request. 128.-. (canceled)29. A wireless communication device comprising one or more processors and memory , the memory containing instructions executable by the one or more processors , whereby the wireless communication device is operable to:monitor a paging channel associated with a radio network node according to a first monitoring window, the first monitoring window having a periodicity that corresponds to a long paging cycle;{'b': '1', 'receive a paging request message from the radio network node, wherein the paging request message includes an indication of a time period T during which the wireless communication device is to use a second monitoring window, the second monitoring window having a periodicity that corresponds to a legacy paging cycle;'}{'b': '1', 'monitor the paging channel according to the second monitoring window until the time period T elapses; and,'}{'b': '1', 'monitor the paging channel according to the first monitoring window after the time period T elapses.'}301. The wireless communication device of claim 29 , further operable to transmit an acknowledgement to the radio network node that the wireless communication device received the indication of the time period T.311. The wireless communication device of claim 29 , ...

OPTIMIZED SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF SLEEP

A wireless device and method are described herein for implementing synchronization procedures when the wireless device operates using a prolonged sleep mode in a cellular network, wherein the synchronization procedures have a benefit of reducing the energy consumption of the wireless device's battery. 1. A wireless device configured with a discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle which comprises a reachability cycle , a sleep cycle , and a synchronization cycle , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and [{'sub': 'W', 'compute, during the reachability cycle, a time (T) for the synchronization cycle during which a synchronization procedure is to be performed; and'}, {'sub': d', 'W, 'set a timer with a time (T) based on the computed time (T) to wake up from the sleep cycle and perform the synchronization procedure,'}], 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby said wireless device is operable towherein the reachability cycle occurs before the sleep cycle, and the sleep cycle occurs before the synchronization cycle.2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is operable to compute the time (T) for the synchronization cycle claim 1 , which includes being operable to:{'sub': S', 'S, 'estimate a total accumulated frequency drift of the sleep cycle, wherein the total accumulated frequency drift is equal to Δf*T, wherein Δf is a frequency drift per unit time of a local oscillator in the wireless device, and wherein Tis an estimated duration of the sleep cycle;'}compute a number of Frequency Correction Bursts (FBs), Synchronization Bursts (SBs), and Normal Bursts (NBs) to be received to enable a correction of the estimated total accumulated frequency drift; and{'sub': 'W', 'compute the time (T) for the synchronization cycle based on (i) a known frame structure which indicates how many FBs, SBs, and NBs are expected during a certain ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS-DYNAMIC COVERAGE CLASS UPDATE AND ALIGNING COVERAGE CLASS PAGING GROUPS

Techniques are described herein that enhance the following: (1) how a wireless device conveys a change of its downlink (DL) coverage class (CC) to a network; and (2) how the network and the wireless device each perform a new paging group procedure to align coverage class paging groups within a given Extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) cycle for the wireless device. In addition, devices namely a wireless device, a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and a core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node) that implement these techniques are described herein. 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Core Network (CN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions to perform operations to:determine a current downlink (DL) coverage class (CC) needs to be changed to a higher DL CC or a lower DL CC; and,based on the determination of the need to change the current DL CC to the higher DL CC, transmit an indication of the higher DL CC for the CN node by performing a cell update procedure.2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the processor further executes the processor-executable instructions to transmit the indication of the higher DL CC by using a code point within an access request sent on a Random Access Channel (RACH) requesting uplink (UL) Transport Block Format (TBF) resources to send a cell update message.3. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the processor further executes the processor-executable instructions to perform an operation to:based on the determination of the need to change the current DL CC to the lower DL CC, transmit an indication of the lower DL CC in an uplink transmission for the CN node, wherein the uplink transmission has another purpose in addition to indicating the lower DL CC for the CN node, and wherein transmission of the indication of ...

RADIO ACCESS NETWORK NODE AND METHOD - TIME COORDINATED CELLS FOR EXTENDED DISCONTINUOUS RECEIVE (eDRX)

A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), and various methods are described herein for realizing time coordinated cells and maintaining a reliability of paging a wireless device (e.g., Machine Type Communications (MTC) device, mobile station). 1. A radio access network (RAN) node configured to interact with a core network (CN) node to time coordinate cells and maintain a reliability of paging a wireless device , the RAN node comprising:a processor; and, 'provide, to the CN node, information indicating a time remaining until a next paging opportunity for the wireless device within the cells comprising a paging area of the wireless device.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the RAN node is operable to2. The RAN node of claim 1 , wherein the RAN node is further operable to perform the provide operation by:transmitting a first Base Station Subsystem General Packet Radio Service Protocol (BSSGP) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) containing a Routing Area Update (RAU) Request to the CN node, wherein the RAU Request is associated with the wireless device;receiving a second BSSGP PDU containing a RAU Accept from the CN node, wherein the RAU Accept includes Temporary Logic Link Identifier (TLLI) parameters associated with the wireless device;calculating the time remaining until the next paging opportunity for the wireless device using at least the TLLI parameters associated with the wireless device; andtransmitting a third BSSGP PDU containing a RAU Complete to the CN node, wherein the third BSSGP PDU includes the time remaining until a next paging opportunity for the wireless device.3. The RAN node of claim 2 , wherein the TLLI parameters comprise the following:an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) of the wireless device;an extended Discontinuous Receive (eDRX) ...

Management of integrity protection of a logical link control packet data unit

A first node (800; 120; 130) for managing integrity protection of a Logical Link Control, “LLC”, Packet Data Unit, “PDU”, is configured to communicate in a wireless communication network (100). The first node (800; 120; 130) provides (301; 701) an LLC PDU with an indicator that indicates that an integrity protection has been applied to at least part of the LLC PDU. The indicator may indicates that a Message Authentication Code, “MAC”, field is comprises in the LLC PDU, relating to said integrity protection. The first node (800; 120; 130) sends (302; 702) the LLC PDU with the indication to another, second node (1000; 130; 120) that then may identify, based on the indication, that the received LLC PDU applies integrity protection.

INCREASED SECURITY FOR MULTILATERATION TIMING ADVANCE

A positioning node (e.g., SMLC), a Radio Access Network (RAN) Node (e.g., BSS/BTS), and a wireless device (e.g., MS) are described herein which implement procedures and corresponding modified or new messages/information elements/fields to reduce the possibility of a bandit (e.g., invalid or unauthorized) wireless device from triggering the RAN Node (e.g., BSS/BTS) to generate false timing advance (TA) information associated with the wireless device and report the false TA information to the positioning node (e.g., SMLC) which leads the positioning node (e.g., SMLC) to estimate with degraded accuracy a position of the wireless device. 1. A positioning node configured to interact with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node and a wireless device , the positioning node comprising:a processor; and, transmit, through the RAN node to the wireless device, a Radio Resource Location Services Protocol (RRLP) Multilateration Timing Advance Request message comprising at least one identifier and indicating a type of Multilateration Timing Advance (MTA) procedure that is to be performed by the wireless device;', 'receive, from the RAN node, timing advance information associated with the wireless device in a cell for which the MTA procedure has been performed, and one identifier corresponding to one of the at least one identifier within the RRLP Multilateration Timing Advance Request message, wherein the identifier corresponds to the cell in which the MTA procedure is performed;', 'validate the timing advance information using the received identifier; and,', 'calculate a position of the wireless device using at least the validated timing advance information., 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the positioning node is operable to2. The positioning node of claim 1 , wherein the RRLP Multilateration Timing Advance Request message indicates that the type of MTA ...

SUPPORT OF MOBILE STATION ASSISTED DEDICATED CORE NETWORK SELECTION

A Radio Access Network (RAN) node (e.g., BSS) and method are described herein that introduce one or more bits in any of the current system information (SI) messages or in a new SI message to ensure that a wireless device upon receipt of the SI message knows if a cell supports a Mobile Station Assisted Dedicated Core Network Selection such that the wireless device can transmit uplink Radio Link Control (RLC)/Media Access Control (MAC) radio blocks that will match the capability of the RAN node (e.g., BSS). In addition, the present disclosure relates to the wireless device and method for receiving a SI message from the RAN node (e.g., BSS) that indicates if a cell supports the Mobile Station Assisted Dedicated Core Network Selection such that the wireless device can transmit uplink RLC/MAC radio blocks that will match the capability of the RAN node (e.g., BSS). 1. A Radio Access Network (RAN) node configured to interact with a wireless device , the RAN node comprising:a processor; and, 'transmit, to the wireless device, a system information (SI) message that includes one or more bits to ensure that the wireless device knows if a cell supports a Mobile Station Assisted Dedicated Core Network Selection.', 'a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the RAN node is operable to2. The RAN node of claim 1 , wherein the SI message is a SI 13 message that includes a SI 13 Rest Octets information element which includes a one bit MS_ASSISTED_DCN field which ensures that the wireless device knows if the cell supports the Mobile Station Assisted Dedicated Core Network Selection.3. The RAN node of claim 1 , wherein the SI message is an Extended Coverage (EC) SI Type 2 message that includes a one bit MS_ASSISTED_DCN field which ensures that the wireless device knows if the cell supports the Mobile Station Assisted Dedicated Core Network Selection.4. The RAN node ...

Paging for Longer Paging Cycles

A radio network node receives a page request from a core network node. The page request indicates to page a wireless communication device. The radio network node determines a next occurrence of a monitoring window during which the wireless communication device will monitor a paging channel associated with the radio network node. If the amount of time until the next occurrence of the monitoring window exceeds an amount of time that the radio network node can store the page request, the radio network node discards the page request and sends a response to the core network node indicating that the page request was discarded; the response includes a paging timer value that indicates when the core network node should repeat the page request. 128.-. (canceled)29. A wireless communication device comprising one or more processors and memory , the memory containing instructions executable by the one or more processors , whereby the wireless communication device is operable to:monitor a paging channel associated with a radio network node according to a first monitoring window, the first monitoring window having a periodicity that corresponds to a long paging cycle;{'b': '1', 'receive a paging request message from the radio network node, wherein the paging request message includes an indication of a time period T during which the wireless communication device is to use a second monitoring window, the second monitoring window having a periodicity that corresponds to a legacy paging cycle;'}{'b': '1', 'monitor the paging channel according to the second monitoring window until the time period T elapses; and,'}{'b': '1', 'monitor the paging channel according to the first monitoring window after the time period T elapses.'}301. The wireless communication device of claim 29 , further operable to transmit an acknowledgement to the radio network node that the wireless communication device received the indication of the time period T.311. The wireless communication device of claim 29 , ...

Extending Timers for Extended Coverage

A method performed by a communication device for determining an extended time period related to a signalling message between a core network node and the communication device in a wireless communications network, the method comprising: obtaining () an indication of a coverage capability of the communication device; obtaining () an indication of a time period, which time period is related to the signalling message; and determining () the extended time period related to the signalling message, based on the indication of the coverage capability of the communication device and based on the indication of the time period. 134-. (canceled)35. A method performed by a communication device for determining an extended time period related to a signaling message between a core network node and the communication device in a wireless communications network , the method comprising:obtaining an indication of a coverage capability of the communication device;obtaining an indication of a time period, which time period is related to the signaling message; anddetermining the extended time period related to the signaling message, based on the indication of the coverage capability of the communication device and based on the indication of the time period.36. The method of claim 35 , wherein the indication of the coverage capability is an indication that the communication device operates according to a coverage extension of a Radio Access Technology (RAT).37. The method of claim 36 , wherein the indication of the coverage capability is an indication that the communication device operates according to any one of Extended-Coverage Global System for Mobile communications Internet of Things (EC-GSM-IoT) and Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT).38. The method of claim 35 , wherein determining the extended time period is based on a single multiplicative factor regardless of a coverage class of the communication device.39. The method of claim 36 , wherein a timer based on the extended time ...

MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN LIMITED RADIO COVERAGE

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission). 1. A wireless device configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) node and a Core Network (CN) node , the wireless device comprising:a processor; and,a memory that stores processor-executable instructions, wherein the processor interfaces with the memory to execute the processor-executable instructions, whereby the wireless device is operable to receive, from the RAN node, control channels; to estimate a downlink radio condition based on a signal quality of the received control channels; to map the estimated downlink radio condition to one of a plurality of downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values; to transmit, to the RAN node, a first message including the one downlink RCC value; and to receive, from the RAN node, a second message having a number of repeated downlink transmissions based on the one downlink RCC value.2. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is further operable to determine an estimated number of repeated uplink transmissions to use when transmitting the first message to the RAN node claim 1 , wherein the first message is a first contact with the RAN node claim 1 , and wherein the estimated number of repeated uplink transmissions in the first message is based on the estimated downlink radio condition or preconfigured information.3. The wireless device of claim 1 , wherein:the second message includes an uplink RCC value, andthe wireless device is further operable to map the uplink RCC value to a number of repeated uplink transmissions; and to transmit, to the RAN ...

DC Drives

The invention relates to a VSC-converter for converting direct voltage into auxiliary voltage and vice versa, which comprises a series connection of at least two current valves ( 5, 6 ) arranged between two poles ( 7, 8 ), a positive and a negative, of a direct voltage side of the converter, each current valve comprising several series connected circuits ( 12 ), each of which circuits comprising a semiconductor component ( 13 ) of turn-off type and a rectifying component ( 14 ) connected in anti-parallel therewith, an alternating voltage phase line ( 16 ) being connected to a midpoint ( 15 ), denominated phase output, of the series connection of current valves ( 5, 6 ) between two of said current valves while dividing the series connection into two equal parts. Each of the series connected circuits ( 12 ) of the respective current valve comprises, in order to make possible a good voltage distribution between the semiconductor components ( 13 ) of turn-off type included in the respective current valve, a snubber capacitor ( 17 ) connected in parallel with the semiconductor component ( 13 ) of turn-off type included in the circuit. The converter ( 1 ) further comprises a resonance circuit ( 18 ) for recharging the snubber capacitors ( 17 ) of the current valves.

Mobile station, access node and various methods for implementing an accelerated system access procedure

A mobile station (e.g., an MTC device), an access node (e.g., BSS) and various methods are described herein for implementing an accelerated system access procedure (ASAP) which improves the radio resource utilization efficiency by having: (1) the mobile station transmit a packet channel request to the access node, where the packet channel request includes a unique identifier associated with the mobile station, and (2) the access node after receiving the packet channel request transmits an Immediate Assignment (IA) message to the mobile station, where the IA message includes the unique identifier associated with the mobile station.

A method for forming ferroelectric thin films, the use of the method and a memory with a ferroelectric oligomer memory material

In a method for forming ferroelectric thin films of vinylidene fluoride oligomer or vinylidene fluoride co-oligomer, oligomer material is evaporated in vacuum chamber and deposited as a thin film on a substrate which is cooled to a temperature in a range determined by process parameters and physical properties of the deposited VDF oligomer or co-oligomer thin film. In an application of the method of the invention for fabricating ferroelectric memory cells or ferroelectric memory devices, a ferroelectric memory material is provided in the form of a thin film of VDF oligomer or VDF co-oligomer located between electrode structures. A ferroelectric memory cell or ferroelectric memory device fabricated in this manner has the memory material in the form of a thin film of VDF oligomer or VDF co-oligomer provided on at least one of first and second electrode structures, such that the thin film is provided on at least one of the electrode structures or between first and second electrode structures.

Providing estimated accuracy of mobile station synchronization to the network

A mobile station (MS), a base station subsystem (BSS), and various methods are described herein that enable a positioning node (e.g., Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)) to improve the accuracy of estimating a position of the mobile station.

Maximizing channel capacity for common downlink channels

A wireless access node and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of a common downlink (DL) channel when transmitting device-related information included in one or more messages to a wireless device or a group of wireless devices, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device or the group of wireless devices. In addition, a wireless device and method are described herein for improving a bandwidth utilization efficiency of the common DL channel by receiving one or more messages including device-related information on the common DL channel from the wireless access node, wherein the one or more messages have one or more transport block formats that meet a coverage class need of the wireless device.

Management of wireless devices in limited radio coverage

A mechanism is described herein for enhancing the radio coverage for a wireless device based on an exchange of uplink and downlink radio condition information, referred to as uplink and downlink Radio Coverage Category (RCC) values, between the wireless device and a network (e.g., a Radio Access Network (RAN) node, Core Network (CN) node) for use in data transmission (e.g., control plane related signaling or user plane related payload transmission).