configuration of network slice selection assistance information

专利摘要:
Devices, methods and systems for NSSAI configuration are disclosed. One method (1100) includes determining (1102), within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public land mobile network for a remote unit. Method (1100) includes providing (1104) standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
公开号:BR112020012169A2
申请号:R112020012169-0
申请日:2018-12-20
公开日:2020-11-24
发明作者:Genadi Velev；Dimitrios Karampatsis
申请人:Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

[001] [001] This patent application claims priority for United States Patent Application Serial Number 62 / 609.642 entitled "PROVISIONING A MOBILE DEVICE WITH A NETWORK CUTTING SETUP" and filed on December 22, 2017 to Genadi Velev, which is incorporated into this document by reference in its entirety. FIELD
[002] [002] The subject disclosed in this document relates in general to wireless communications and refers particularly to the configuration of network slice selection assistance information. BACKGROUND
[003] [003] The following abbreviations are hereby defined, at least some of which are mentioned within the following description: Third Generation Partnership Project (“3GPP”), 5th Generation (“5G”), Positive Recognition (“ACK ”), Mobility and Access Management Function (“ AMF ”), Access Point (“ AP ”), Binary Phase Switching Manipulation (“ BPSK ”), Base Station (“ BS ”), Buffer Status Report (“BSR”), Bandwidth (“BW”), Part of Bandwidth (“BWP”), Carrier Aggregation (“CA”), Contention Based Random Access (“CBRA”), Clear Channel Assessment (“CAA”), Cyclic Delay Diversity (“CDD”), Code Division Multiple Access (“CDMA”), Control Element (“CE”), Containment Free Random Access (“CFRA”), Closed Loop
[004] [004] On certain wireless communications networks, a network cut-off setting can be used. In such networks, a device may not know the network cutout setting to use. SUMMARY SUMMARY
[005] [005] Methods for configuring NSSAI are disclosed. Devices and systems also perform the functions of the device. One embodiment of a method includes determining a network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit in response to an activation of an access and mobility management function. In such modality, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In certain modalities, the method includes providing the configured network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit through the access and mobility management function.
[006] [006] An apparatus for NSSAI configuration includes a processor that determines a network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit in response to an activation of an access and mobility management function. In such modality, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In certain embodiments, the device includes a transmitter that provides assistance information for configuring the configured network slice to the remote unit through the access and mobility management function.
[007] [007] A method for configuring NSSAI includes receiving, on a remote unit, network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network through an access and mobility management function. In such an embodiment, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to an activation of the access management function and mobility.
[008] [008] A device for NSSAI configuration includes a receiver that receives assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a public terrestrial mobile network through an access and mobility management function. In such an embodiment, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to an activation of the access management function and mobility.
[009] [009] A method for configuring NSSAI includes receiving, on a remote unit, the first assistance information for network slice selection configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, the method includes storing, on the remote unit, the first network slice selection assistance information configured for the first public terrestrial mobile network. In certain embodiments, the method includes transmitting a first acknowledgment in response to receiving the first configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the first acknowledgment indicates that the first configured network slice selection assistance information was received. In several modalities, the method includes receiving, at the remote unit, second assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a second public terrestrial mobile network. In one embodiment, the method includes storing, on the remote unit, the second network slice selection assistance information configured for the second public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, the method includes transmitting a second acknowledgment in response to receiving the second configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the second acknowledgment indicates that the second configured network slice selection assistance information has been received.
[0010] [0010] An apparatus for NSSAI configuration includes a receiver that receives first information of assistance of selection of network slice configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, the device includes a processor that stores the first network slice selection assistance information configured for the first public terrestrial mobile network. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits a first acknowledgment in response to receiving the first configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the first acknowledgment indicates that the first configured network slice selection assistance information was received. In several modalities, the receiver receives second assistance information for the selection of the network slice configured for a second public terrestrial mobile network; the processor stores the second network slice selection assistance information configured for the second public terrestrial mobile network; and the transmitter transmits a second acknowledgment in response to receiving the second configured network slice selection assist information. In such modalities, the second acknowledgment indicates that the second configured network slice selection assistance information has been received.
[0011] [0011] A method for configuring NSSAI includes determining, within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit. In some embodiments, the method includes providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[0012] [0012] An apparatus for NSSAI configuration includes a processor that determines, within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit. In several embodiments, the device includes a transmitter that provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[0013] [0013] A method for configuring NSSAI includes receiving, on a remote unit, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network. In such an embodiment, a unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information and provides the network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[0014] [0014] A device for NSSAI configuration includes a receiver that receives standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network. In such an embodiment, a unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information and provides the standard network slice selection assistance information to the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] [0015] A more specific description of the modalities briefly described above will be presented by reference to specific modalities that are illustrated in the attached drawings. Understanding that these drawings represent only a few modalities and should therefore not be considered as limiting the scope, the modalities will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the attached drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a diagram of schematic blocks illustrating a modality of a wireless communication system for NSSAI configuration; Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram that illustrates an embodiment of an apparatus that can be used for NSSAI configuration; Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram that illustrates an embodiment of an apparatus that can be used for NSSAI configuration; Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a communications modality for standard EU provisioning with an NSSAI configured; Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a communications modality for changing subscription information in a UDM / UDR and UE network cutout configuration; Figure 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a communications mode for signaling flow to provide a UE with a slice configuration in a roaming configuration; Figure 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a communication mode for signaling flow to provide a UE with a slice configuration by means of a PCF; Figure 8 is a flow chart illustrating an embodiment of a method for NSSAI configuration; Figure 9 is a flow chart illustrating another embodiment of a method for NSSAI configuration; Figure 10 is a flow chart illustrating an additional embodiment of a method for NSSAI configuration; Figure 11 is a flow chart that illustrates yet another embodiment of a method for NSSAI configuration; and Figure 12 is a flow chart that illustrates yet another embodiment of a method for NSSAI configuration. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] [0016] As will be understood by one versed in the technique, aspects of the modalities can be incorporated as a system, apparatus, method, or program product. Consequently, the modalities can take the form of a totally hardware modality, a totally software modality (including firmware, resident software, microcode, etc.) or a modality that combines software and hardware aspects that can all be generally referred to in this document as a “circuit”, “model” or “system”. In addition, the modalities may take the form of a program product incorporated into one or more computer-readable storage devices that store machine-readable code, computer-readable code and / or program code, referred to in this document as code. Storage devices can be tangible, non-transitory and / or non-transmitting. Storage devices cannot incorporate signals. In a given mode, storage devices can use signals to access code.
[0017] [0017] Certain functional units described in this specification can be labeled as modules, with the purpose of more specifically emphasizing their implementation independence. For example, a module can be implemented as a hardware circuit comprising custom very large-scale integration (“VLSI”) circuits or arrays of ready-to-use semiconductors such as logic chips, transistors, or other discrete components. A module can also be implemented in programmable hardware devices such as field programmable gate arrays, programmable matrix logic, programmable logic devices or the like.
[0018] [0018] Modules can also be implemented in code and / or software for execution by different types of processors. An identified code module can, for example, include one or more physical or logical blocks of executable code that can, for example, be organized as an object, procedure or function. Despite this, the executables of an identified module do not need to be physically located together, but can include disparate instructions stored in different locations that, when logically gathered, include the module and achieve the proposed purpose for the module.
[0019] [0019] In fact, a code module can be a single instruction, or many instructions, and it can even be distributed over several different segments of code, between different programs and different memory devices. Similarly, operational data can be identified and illustrated in this document within modules, and can be incorporated in any suitable form and organized within any suitable type of data structure. Operational data can be collected as a single data set, or it can be distributed across different locations including different computer-readable storage devices. When a module or parts of a module are implemented in software, the software parts are stored on one or more computer-readable storage devices.
[0020] [0020] Any combination of one or more computer-readable media can be used. The computer-readable medium can be a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium may be a storage device that stores the code. The storage device can be, for example, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, device, or device,
[0021] [0021] More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the storage device would include the following: an electrical connection that has one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (“RAM” ), a read-only memory (“ROM”), a programmable erasable read-only memory (“EPROM” or Flash memory), a read-only memory on a portable compact disc (“CD-ROM”), a storage device optical, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. In the context of this document, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that it may contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with a system, apparatus or instruction execution device.
[0022] [0022] The code for performing operations for modalities can be any number of lines and can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages including an object-oriented programming language such as Python, Ruby, Java, Smalltalk, C ++, or similar, and conventional procedural programming languages, such as "C" programming language, or similar, and / or machine languages such as assembly languages. The code can be run entirely on the user's computer, partly on the user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user's computer and partly on a remote computer or entirely on the remote computer or server. In the latter scenario, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer through any type of network, including a local area network (“LAN”) or a wide area network (“WAN”), or the connection can be to an external computer (for example, via the Internet using an Internet Service Provider).
[0023] [0023] Reference throughout this specification to “a modality”, or similar language means that the specific feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the modality is included in at least one modality. Therefore, appearances of the phrase “in one modality”, and similar language throughout this specification may refer, but not necessarily, to the same modality, but it means “one or more, but not all modalities” unless expressly specified in another way. The terms "including", "comprising", "having" and its variations mean "including, but not limited to", unless expressly specified otherwise. An enumerated list of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms "one" and "o" also refer to "one or more" unless expressly specified otherwise.
[0024] [0024] In addition, the features, structures or features described of the modalities can be combined in any appropriate way. In the following description, several specific details are provided, such as programming examples, software modules, user selections, network transactions, database queries, database structures, hardware modules, hardware circuits, chips hardware, etc., to provide a complete understanding of modalities. A person skilled in the relevant technique will recognize, however, what modalities can be realized without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other cases, well-known structures, materials or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of a modality.
[0025] [0025] Aspects of the modalities with reference to schematic flowcharts and / or schematic block diagrams of methods, apparatus, systems and program products according to modalities are described below. It will be understood that each block of the schematic flowcharts and / or the schematic block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the schematic flowcharts and / or in the schematic block diagrams, can be implemented by code. The code can be provided to a general-purpose computer processor, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device to produce a machine, so that instructions, which are executed through the computer's processor or the other programmable data processing apparatus, create means to implement the functions / actions specified in schematic flowcharts and / or schematic block diagrams.
[0026] [0026] The code can also be stored on a storage device that can direct a computer, another programmable data processing device, or other devices to operate in a specific mode, so that the instructions stored on the storage device produce a manufacturing article that includes instructions that implement the function / action specified in schematic flowcharts and / or schematic block diagrams.
[0027] [0027] The code can also be loaded onto a computer, another programmable data processing device, or other devices to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, another programmable device or other devices to produce a process implemented in computer so that the code that runs on the computer or other programmable device provides processes to implement the functions / actions specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram.
[0028] [0028] Schematic flowcharts and / or schematic block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality and operation of possible implementations of devices, systems, methods and program products according to different modalities. In this regard, each block in the schematic flowcharts and / or in the schematic block diagrams can represent a module, segment, or code part, which includes one or more executable instructions from the code to implement the function (s) ) specific logic (s).
[0029] [0029] It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions mentioned in the block can occur outside the order mentioned in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession can actually be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks can sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved. Other steps and methods that are equivalent in function, logic or effect to one or more blocks, or parts thereof, of the illustrated figures can be designed.
[0030] [0030] Although different types of arrows and types of lines can be used in flowcharts and / or block diagrams, they are understood as not limiting the scope of the corresponding modalities. In fact, some arrows or other connectors can be used to indicate only the logical flow of the represented modality. For example, an arrow can indicate a waiting or monitoring period of unspecified duration between listed steps of the represented modality. It will also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented by special-purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or actions, or combinations of special-purpose hardware and code.
[0031] [0031] The description of elements in each figure may refer to elements of previous figures. Similar numbers refer to similar elements in all figures, including alternative modalities of similar elements.
[0032] [0032] Figure 1 represents a modality of a wireless communication system 100 for NSSAI configuration. In one embodiment, the wireless communication system 100 includes remote units 102 and network units 104. Even though a specific number of remote units 102 and network units 104 is represented in Figure 1, one skilled in the art will recognize that any number remote units 102 and network units 104 can be included in wireless communication system 100.
[0033] [0033] In one embodiment, remote units 102 may include computing devices, such as desktop computers, portable computers, personal digital assistants ("PDAs"), tablet computers, smartphones, smart TVs (for example, televisions connected to the Internet) , converters, game consoles, security systems (including security cameras), computers on board vehicles, network devices (for example, routers, switches, modems), air vehicles, drones, or the like. In some embodiments, remote units 102 include wearable devices, such as smart watches, fitness bracelets, head-mounted optical displays, or the like. In addition, remote units 102 can be referred to as subscriber units, mobile, mobile stations, users, terminals, mobile terminals, fixed terminals, subscriber stations, UE, user terminals, a device, or by any other terminology used in technical. Remote units 102 can communicate directly with one or more of the network units 104, via UL communication signals.
[0034] [0034] Network units 104 can be distributed across a geographic region. In certain embodiments, a network unit 104 can also be referred to as an access point, an access terminal, a base, a base station, a Node B, an eNB, a gNB, a domestic Node B, a relay node , a device, a main network, an air server, a radio access node, an AP, NR, a network entity, an AMF, an UDM, an UDR, an UDM / UDR, a PCF, an RAN, an NSSF, or by any other terminology used in the art. Network units 104 are generally part of a radio access network that includes one or more controllers coupled communicatively to one or more corresponding network units 104. The radio access network is generally communicatively coupled to one or more major networks, which may be connected to other networks, such as the Internet and public switched telephone networks, among other networks. These and other elements of radio access and major networks are not illustrated, but are generally well known to those skilled in the art.
[0035] [0035] In an implementation, the wireless communication system 100 is compatible with NR protocols standardized in 3GPP, in which the network unit 104 transmits using an OFDM modulation scheme in the DL, and the remote units 102 transmit in the UL using a SC-FDMA scheme or OFDM scheme. More generally, however, wireless communication system 100 can implement some of the open or proprietary communication protocols, for example, WiMAX, variations of IEEE 802.11, GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE variants, CDMA2000, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Sigfoxx, among other protocols. This disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementation of any specific wireless communication system architecture or protocol.
[0036] [0036] Network units 104 can serve several remote units 102 within a service area, for example, a cell or a cell sector via a wireless communication link. Network units 104 transmit DL communication signals to serve remote units 102 in the domain of time, frequency and / or space.
[0037] [0037] In one embodiment, a remote unit 102 can receive assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a public terrestrial mobile network through an access and mobility management function. In such an embodiment, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to an activation of the access management function and mobility. Consequently, remote unit 102 can be used for NSSAI configuration.
[0038] [0038] In certain embodiments, a network unit 104 may determine a network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit 102 in response to the activation of an access and mobility management function. In such modality, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In certain embodiments, network unit 104 can provide configured network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102 through the access and mobility management function. Consequently, network unit 104 can be used for NSSAI configuration.
[0039] [0039] In one embodiment, remote unit 102 can receive first assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, remote unit 102 can store the first configured network slice selection assistance information for the first public terrestrial mobile network. In certain embodiments, remote unit 102 may transmit a first acknowledgment in response to receiving the first configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the first acknowledgment indicates that the first configured network slice selection assistance information was received. In various embodiments, remote unit 102 can receive second assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a second public terrestrial mobile network. In one embodiment, remote unit 102 can store the second network slice selection assistance information configured for the second public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, remote unit 102 transmits a second acknowledgment in response to receiving the second configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the second acknowledgment indicates that the second configured network slice selection assistance information has been received. Consequently, remote unit 102 can be used for NSSAI configuration.
[0040] [0040] In certain embodiments, a network unit 104 may determine, within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public land mobile network for a remote unit 102. In some embodiments, network unit 104 can provide standard network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102. Consequently, network unit 104 can be used for NSSAI configuration.
[0041] [0041] In one embodiment, a remote unit 102 may receive assistance information for selecting the standard network slice for a public terrestrial mobile network. In such an embodiment, a unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information, and provides the network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[0042] [0042] Figure 2 represents a modality of an apparatus 200 that can be used for NSSAI configuration. The apparatus 200 includes a remote unit 102 embodiment. In addition, the remote unit 102 may include a processor 202, a memory 204, an input device 206, a display 208, a transmitter 210 and a receiver 212. In some embodiments, input device 206 and display 208 are combined into a single device, such as a touch screen. In certain embodiments, remote unit 102 may not include any input device 206 and / or display 208. In several embodiments, remote unit 102 may include one or more of processor 202, memory 204, transmitter 210 and receiver 212 , and may not include input device 206 and / or display 208.
[0043] [0043] Processor 202, in one embodiment, may include any controller capable of executing computer-readable instructions and / or capable of performing logical operations. For example, processor 202 may be a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a central processing unit (“CPU”), a graphics processing unit (“GPU”), an auxiliary processing unit, an array of programmable field ports ( “FPGA”), or similar programmable controller. In some embodiments, processor 202 executes instructions stored in memory 204 to execute the methods and routines described in this document. In several embodiments, processor 202 may: store a first configured slice slice assistance information for a first public terrestrial mobile network; and storing a second network slice selection assistance information configured for the second public terrestrial mobile network. Processor 202 is communicatively coupled to memory 204, input device 206, display 208, transmitter 210 and receiver 212.
[0044] [0044] Memory 204, in one mode, is a computer-readable storage medium. In some embodiments, memory 204 includes volatile computer storage media. For example, memory 204 may include RAM, including dynamic RAM ("DRAM"), synchronous dynamic RAM ("SDRAM") and / or static RAM ("SRAM"). In some embodiments, memory 204 includes non-volatile computer storage media. For example, memory 204 may include a hard disk drive, flash memory, or any other suitable non-volatile computer storage device. In some embodiments, memory 204 includes both volatile and non-volatile computer storage media. In some embodiments, memory 204 also stores program code and related data, such as an operating system or other controller algorithms that operate remote unit 102.
[0045] [0045] Input device 206, in one embodiment, can include any known computer input device including a touch panel, button, keyboard, pointer, microphone, or the like. In some embodiments, input device 206 may be integrated with display 208, for example, such as a touchscreen or similar touchscreen. In some embodiments, input device 206 includes a touch screen so that text can be entered using a virtual keyboard displayed on the touch screen and / or by handwriting on the touch screen. In some embodiments, the input device 206 includes two or more different devices, such as a keyboard and a touch panel.
[0046] [0046] Display 208, in one embodiment, may include any known display or display device controlled electronically. Display 208 can be designed to send visual, audible and / or haptic signals. In some embodiments, the display 208 includes an electronic display capable of sending visual data to a user. For example, display 208 may include an LCD display, an LED display, an OLED display, a projector, or similar display device capable of sending, but not limited to, images, text or similar to a user. As another non-limiting example, the display 208 may include a wearable display such as a smart watch, smart glasses, a display on the top of the head, or the like. In addition, the display 208 may be a component of a smartphone, a personal digital assistant, a television, a desktop computer, a portable computer (laptop), a personal computer, a vehicle control panel, or the like.
[0047] [0047] In certain modes, the 208 display includes one or more speakers to produce sound. For example, the display 208 may produce an audible alert or notification (for example, a beep or ring). In some embodiments, the display 208 includes one or more haptic devices to produce vibrations, movement, or other haptic feedback. In some embodiments, all or parts of the display 208 may be integrated with the input device 206. For example, the input device 206 and the display 208 may form a touchscreen or similar touchscreen. In other embodiments, the display 208 may be located close to the input device
[0048] [0048] Transmitter 210 is used to provide UL communication signals to network unit 104 and receiver 212 is used to receive DL communication signals from network unit 104, as described in this document. In several modalities, receiver 212 receives a network slice selection assistance information configured for a second public land mobile network through an access and mobility management function. In such an embodiment, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to an activation of the access management function and mobility.
[0049] [0049] In some embodiments, receiver 212 receives first assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network. In certain embodiments, transmitter 210 transmits a first acknowledgment in response to receiving the first configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the first acknowledgment indicates that the first configured network slice selection assistance information was received. In several embodiments, receiver 212 receives second assistance information for the selection of the configured network slice for a second public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, transmitter 210 transmits second acknowledgment in response to receiving the second configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the second acknowledgment indicates that the second configured network slice selection assistance information has been received.
[0050] [0050] In several modalities, receiver 212 receives a standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network. In such an embodiment, a unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information and provides the standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit 102.
[0051] [0051] Although only one transmitter 210 and one receiver 212 are illustrated, remote unit 102 may have any suitable number of transmitters 210 and receivers 212. Transmitter 210 and receiver 212 may be any suitable type of transmitters and receivers. In one embodiment, transmitter 210 and receiver 212 may be part of a transceiver.
[0052] [0052] Figure 3 represents a modality of an apparatus 300 that can be used for NSSAI configuration. The apparatus 300 includes a network unit 104 mode. In addition, the network unit 104 may include a processor 302, a memory 304, an input device 306, a display 308, a transmitter 310 and a receiver 312. How can be understood, processor 302, memory 304, input device 306, display 308, transmitter 310 and receiver 312 may be substantially similar to processor 202, memory 204, input device 206, display 208, transmitter 210 and receiver 212 of remote unit 102, respectively.
[0053] [0053] In several modalities, processor 302 determines a network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit 102 in response to an activation of an access and mobility management function. In such modality, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In certain embodiments, transmitter 310 provides configured network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102 via the access and mobility management function.
[0054] [0054] In some modalities, the processor 302 determines, within a unified data management function, a standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit 102. In several modalities, the Transmitter 310 provides standard network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102.
[0055] [0055] Although only one transmitter 310 and one receiver 312 are illustrated, network unit 104 may have any suitable number of transmitters 310 and receivers 312. Transmitter 310 and receiver 312 may be any suitable type of transmitters and receivers. In one embodiment, transmitter 310 and receiver 312 may be part of a transceiver.
[0056] [0056] In some modalities, a network can be partitioned into one or more network slices and a mobile network operator can configure one or more network slices to serve one or more specific services or service providers. A UE can be subscribed for services served from multiple network slices.
[0057] [0057] An example of a network slice configuration for a UE is as follows: NSSAI configured for HPLMN: [S-NSSAI-1, S-NSSAI-2, S-NSSAI-3] NSSAI configured for VPLMN-1: [S-NSSAI-1, S-NSSAI-4] Mapping [S-NSSAI-4 == S-NSSAI-2, S-NSSAI-3] NSSAI configured for VPLMN-2: [S-NSSAI-5, S- NSSAI-6]
[0058] [0058] As used in this document, "network slice configuration", "network slice configuration" and / or "slice configuration information" may mean that a UE is provided with: an NSSAI configured for HPLMN; and / or one or more NSSAIs configured for other PLMNs associated with mapping each NSSAI S-NSSAI configured to the HPLMN S-NSSAI values. In some embodiments, an UE provisioning performed by an HPLMN is referred to as a standard UE network slice configuration and can contain NSSAI configured for the HPLMN and one or more NSSAIs configured for other PLMNs. Any other service PLMN (for example, VPLMN) can provide additional network slice configurations to the UE (for example, NSSAI configured for a service PLMN) only applicable to the service PLMN.
[0059] [0059] As used in this document, "subscription information" may mean subscription data that may contain one or more parameters stored in an UDR. In some modalities, underwriting information may include policy data and / or structural data for internal exposure and / or external exposure. The subscription information can be downloaded to a UDM, and the UDM can send the subscription information to other NFs such as AMF, SMF, etc. Therefore, the term UDM / UDR can be used to refer to the combined functions of UDR and UDM.
[0060] [0060] In certain modalities, if the UE does not have an NSSAI configured for a specific service PLMN, the UE cannot send a requested NSSAI in a registration request message (for example, with an initial registration). After a service AMF authenticates the UE and downloads the EU subscription information from the UDM, the service AMF knows the S-NSSAIs subscribed to this UE. If there is more than one S-NSSAI subscribed, this can be beneficial for performing UE slice configuration (for example, providing the UE with a configured NSSAI).
[0061] [0061] In several modalities, the failure to include a requested NSSAI is an indication to a service MFA that the UE does not have an NSSAI configured for a PLMN to which the UE is trying to register.
[0062] [0062] In some modalities, an NSSF is an entity (for example, NF) in a 5G system that has an overview regarding the slice configuration in an entire PLMN. In such modalities, the NSSF can support the following features: select a set of network slice instances to serve a UE; determine a permitted NSSAI and, if necessary, a mapping to subscribed S-NSSAI; and / or determine an AMF pool to be used to serve the UE, or, based on the configuration, a list of candidate AMFs (for example, by consulting the NRF); and / or determine the NRF to be used for a specific network slice instance.
[0063] [0063] In certain modalities, the UE subscription information in a UDM / UDR keeps track (for example, using a flag and / or a parameter) of whether a UE has been provisioned with an NSSAI configured for an HPLMN and / or a or more NSSAIs configured for VPLMNs. If the UDM / UDR uses a flag and / or a parameter, the flag and / or the parameter can be configured and / or updated as follows: 1) after the UE has been successfully provided with one or more NSSAIs configured by an AMF , AMF may update the UDM / UDR with information that indicates that one or more NSSAIs configured for the HPLMN and / or the VPLMNs have been provided; and / or 2) the UDM / UDR may create, store and / or signal to the MFA (for example, within a subscription reinstatement or within a separate procedure) S-NSSAI subscribed to the HPLMN and / or NSSAIs configured for a or more VPLMNs.
[0064] [0064] In several modalities, if S-NSSAIs subscribed to a UDM / UDR change, the UDM / UDR can activate a procedure for updating subscription information that includes transmission of a message to a service AMF (for example, if the Service AMF is registered with UDM / UDR) and can request an EU network cut configuration update. In such modalities, the UDM / UDR may indicate to the service AMF at least one of the following: 1) an indication that an NSSAI configured for an HPLMN is no longer valid (in such a case, the AMF may build a new NSSAI configured for the HPLMN based on a list of S-NSSAIs); and / or 2) a new S-NSSAI subscribed for HPLMN and / or one or more NSSAIs configured for one or more VPLMNs. In such modalities, the AMF can update an UE network disconnection configuration using an UE configuration update procedure.
[0065] [0065] In some modalities, if a requested NSSAI is not included (or is equal to zero) in a registration request message, then: 1) in a non-roaming configuration, if an S-NSSAI configured for an HPLMN is not received from a UDM / UDR, an AMF determines that a UE should be provided with a network outage configuration and the AMF obtains an NSSAI configured for the HPLMN based on the subscribed NSSAIs (for example, the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN contains a complete list of subscribed NSSAIs) - the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN may also include an indication for standard S-NSSAIs and / or the S-NSSAIs may be in an order of priority; 2) in a roaming configuration, the AMF can determine that there is no NSSAI configured or that the configured NSSAI needs to be upgraded to a service PLMN, therefore, the AMF or 1) itself creates and / or obtains a new NSSAI configured for the Service PLMN or 2) requests that the NSSF obtain an NSSAI configured for this UE.
[0066] [0066] In certain modalities, if a requested NSSAI is included in a registration request message, but one or more S-NSSAI values are not known for an AMF, the AMF may request information from the NSSF regarding the resolution and the AMF (together with NSSF) may determine that an NSSAI configured for PLMN is not correct and needs to be updated.
[0067] [0067] In several modalities, an NSSF can determine an NSSAI configured for the UE and map the NSSAI configured for an HPLMN. In such modalities, the NSSF may not need to obtain the configured NSSAI every time if an AMF requests an NSSAI from the NSSF (for example, NSSAI request allowed, request for the configured NSSAI); however, the AMF may include an extra indication that indicates whether the NSSF should obtain the configured NSSAI. In such modalities, the NSSF indication must include: S-NSSAIs subscribed; a PLMN ID for a SUPI, an AMF request to get the NSSAI configured, an AMF request for an NSSAI allowed, and / or an AMF request for NSSAI configured for the HPLMN.
[0068] [0068] In one modality, an UE can be equipped and / or updated with a network cut configuration for an HPLMN (for example, it provided an NSSAI configured for HPLMN). In such a modality, an MFA can determine whether to provide and / or update the UE cut-out configuration. In certain modalities, a UDM / UDR provides new information (for example, parameters, indications) to an MFA to assist in updating the UE network cut configuration. In some embodiments, after successfully configuring UE, an MFA may update the UDM / UDR with a message (for example, “Provisioned UE with NSSAI Configured for HPLMN”) after the UE has successfully provided an NSSAI configured for a HPLMN.
[0069] [0069] In several modalities, providing and / or updating a UE with a network cut configuration for an HPLMN can be referred to as a standard UE network slice configuration. In such embodiments, the default network slice configuration contains at least one NSSAI configured for the HPLMN and can contain another configured NSSAI that can apply to both a PLMN and all PLMNs that do not have a specific configured NSSAI. In some modalities, such as in non-roaming configurations, an MFA can create a configured NSSAI based on S-NSSAIs subscribed to as received from a UDM. In several modalities, an HPLMN can provide a UE with NSSAI configured to other PLMNs.
[0070] [0070] In certain modalities, since an MFA may not know which other PLMN a specific configured NSSAI may apply to, an UDM / UDR may indicate this information (for example, a standard configured NSSAI for any VPLMN) to the MFA.
[0071] [0071] In some modalities, such as in a roaming configuration, if there is a change to any S-NSSAIs subscribed to a UE in a UDM / UDR, then a service vAMF and / or vNSSF can update an NSSAI configured for a VPLMN, but the Service vAMF may not be able to update the NSSAI configured for an HPLMN (for example, because the vAMF may not have a complete list of subscribed S-NSSAIs). Therefore, in a roaming configuration, a UDM / UDR can send a “Configured NSSAI to HPLMN” as a transparent container to a vAMF and vAMF can perform a UE configuration update procedure to update to “NSSAI Configured for HPLMN ”for the UE together with the“ NSSAI Configured for the VPLMN ”.
[0072] [0072] For example, a UDM / UDR can create and / or store the following network slice configuration information that can be stored in the UE subscription information: NSSAI configured for HPLMN: [S-NSSAI-1, S- NSSAI-2, S- NSSAI-3] (Default) NSSAI configured for any VPLMN: [S- NSSAI-1, S-NSSAI-4]
[0073] [0073] Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram that illustrates a communications modality 400 for provisioning of standard UE with a configured NSSAI. Communications 400 include messages transmitted between UE 402, a RAN 404, a service AMF 406, an NSSF 408 and a UDM / UDR 410. As can be understood, each communication described here can include one or more messages.
[0074] [0074] In a first communication 412 transmitted from UE 402 to RAN 404, UE 402 can send a NAS registration request message to RAN 404 which can include: a UE ID (for example, SUPI); a record type (for example, initial, mobility) and / or a requested NSSAI. The NAS registration request message may be encapsulated in RRC signaling. In some embodiments, the RRC signaling contains a requested NSSAI.
[0075] [0075] In a second communication 414 transmitted from RAN 404 to service AMF 406, RAN 404 can send the NAS registration request message to service AMF
[0076] [0076] In a third communication 416 transmitted from service AMF 406 to UFM / UDR 410, service AMF 406 can request EU subscription information from UDM / UDR 410 through an EU subscription request. For example, service AMF 406 can register with UDM / UDR 410 using a Nudm_UECM_Registration service.
[0077] [0077] In the fourth communication 418 transmitted from UDM / UDR 410 to service AMF 406, service AMF 406 can restore access and mobility subscription data and SMF selection subscription data using a Nudm_SDM_Get service, for example.
[0078] [0078] The signaled information from UDM / UDR 410 to service AMF 406 described in this document can optionally be included depending on the UDM / UDR 410 configuration (or MNO preferences, network policies and / or network configuration). In addition, without information from UDM / UDR 410, service AMF 406 can decide which network slice configuration (for example,
[0079] [0079] UDM / UDR 410 may also indicate to service AMF 406 (for example in HPLMN) a list of PLMN IDs to which subscribed S-NSSAIs are applicable. This indication can be called, for example, “Applicability of Subscribed S-NSSAIs to PLMN (s)’. This indication can also indicate ‘all PLMNs’ for which no other configured NSSAIs are provided, in which case the configured NSSAI can be a standard configured NSSAI for any VPLMN. This indication can enable service AMF 406 to indicate to the UE that other PLMNs, in addition to HPLMN, the NSSAI configured for HPLMN is applicable.
[0080] [0080] In a fifth communication 420 between UE 402, RAN 404, service AMF 406, NSSF 408 and / or UDM / UDR 410, messages can be sent based on the registration procedure as described in TS 23.502 .
[0081] [0081] In a sixth communication 422 transmitted from service AMF 406 to UE 402, service AMF 406 can provide UE 402 with the NSSAI configured for HPLMN. In some embodiments, service AMF 406 can create an IE called configured NSSAI that includes all subscribed S-NSSAIs obtained from UDM / UDR 410 through third communication 416 and fourth communication 418.
[0082] [0082] Service AMF 406 can determine 424 whether to provide NSSAI configured for HPLMN based on at least one of the following conditions:
[0083] [0083] In an eighth communication 428 from service AMF 406 to UE 402, service AMF 406 initiates a UE configuration update procedure to configure UE 402 with NSSAI configured for HPLMN and other PLMNs. Specifically, service AMF 406 can send a UE configuration update command message. The configured NSSAI IE can contain multiple fields (for example, multiple S-NSSAI values and additional PLMN IDs to which the Configured NSSAI applies). The configured NSSAI IE can contain a list of S-NSSAIs in order of priority (for example, the first S-NSSAI to occur can be used in the requested NSSAI if there is no NSSP configured in the UE 402).
[0084] [0084] UE 402 can store 430 outage configuration information (for example, configured NSSAIs and / or applicable PLMN IDs) in non-volatile memory. An example of how this information can be stored is as follows: NSSAI configured for HPLMN: [S-NSSAI-1, S-NSSAI-2, S-NSSAI-3] (Default) NSSAI configured for any VPLMN: [S- NSSAI -1, S-NSSAI-4] Mapping [S-NSSAI-4 == S-NSSAI-2] In this example, S-NSSAI-1, S-NSSAI-2 and S-NSSAI-3 can be values used in HPLMN, while the S-NSSAI-2 and S-NSSAI-3 values can be specific PLMN values. NSSAI-1 can be a standard NSSAI. The NSSAI configured for any VPLMN can be used by the UE 402 for any VPLMN that does not provide a new explicitly configured NSSAI. In this example, S-NSSAI-4 is a standardized value that maps to the specific PLMN values S-NSSAI-2 and S-NSSAI-3. In this example, it is assumed that the EU NSSP can include all values S-NSSAI-1, S-NSSAI-2 and S-NSSAI-3. Some applications can map to S-NSSAI-3 as a higher priority mapping and S-NSSAI-1 as a lower priority mapping (for example, if S-NSSAI-3 is not part of NSSAI allowed). In addition, the mapping information (for example, S-NSSAI-4 == S-NSSAI-2) can originate from the NSSF.
[0085] [0085] In a possible ninth communication 432 from UE 402 to service AMF 406, UE 402 can respond to eighth communication 428 with a UE configuration update termination message to confirm receipt and successful outage configuration in UE 402.
[0086] [0086] Service AMF 406 can update 434 its information to indicate that UE 402 has been provided with the configured NSSAI.
[0087] [0087] In a tenth communication 436 from service AMF 406 to UDM / UDR 410, service AMF 406 may initiate a procedure to perform an update of UE subscription information to inform UDM / UDR 410 that UE 402 has been provided the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN. Service AMF 406 can inform UDM / UDR 410 if the entire list of subscribed S-NSSAIs has been provided to UE 402, or if only a single standard S-NSSAI value has been provided to UE 402. In addition, the AMF of service 406 can include a device ID and / or an equipment ID (for example, IMEI), so that UDM / UDR 410 knows and stores the device ID and / or the equipment ID to which the configured NSSAI was provided. Consequently, the device ID and / or the equipment ID can be used by UDM / UDR 410 to determine whether a new device is used with the same subscription profile (for example, with the same SIM card). UDM / UDR 410 can either create a new entry to provide the configured NSSAI to a device that has the device ID, or update an existing entry to the device ID.
[0088] [0088] UDM / UDR 410 can update 438 EU subscription information using information received from service AMF 406. For example, after receiving information received from service AMF 406 in tenth communication 436, UDM / UDR 410 updates IE status 'NSSAI Configured for Provisioned HPLMN' = from FALSE to TRUE. In addition, UDM / UDR 410 can store the device ID (for example, IMEI) for which the configured NSSAI was provided.
[0089] [0089] To summarize some aspects referring to Figure 4, there are several options to obtain and / or create the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN: (1) can be obtained in the service AMF 406 in the HPLMN; or (2) can be obtained and / or stored in UDM / UDR 410 and sent to service AMF 406. For NSSAIs configured for other PLMNs (for example, VPLMNs), information can be created in UDM / UDR 410 and sent to Service AMF 406 to be provided to UE 402. UDM / UDR 410 keeps track of whether UE 402 was provided with configured NSSAIs.
[0090] [0090] In one embodiment, an UE may be provided with an updated slice configuration (for example, NSSAI configured for a service VPLMN) if subscription information in a UDM / UDR changes, in particular if subscribed S-NSSAIs change . Figure 5 shows this modality (for example, changing S-NSSAIs subscribed to the UDM / UDR), updating an MFA and updating the configuration (for example, NSSAI configured for HPLMN) in an UE.
[0091] [0091] In certain modalities, such as in a roaming configuration, if there is a change in any S-NSSAIs subscribed to a UE that occurs in a UDM / UDR, then the service vAMF and / or vNSSF can update the NSSAI configured for VPLMN, but the service vAMF may not be able to update the NSSAI configured for HPLMN. In some embodiments, a UDM / UDR can send an NSSAI configured for an HPLMN as a transparent container to a vAMF and the vAMF can perform an UE configuration update procedure to update the 'NSSAI Configured for HPLMN' to the UE together with 'NSSAI Configured for VPLMN'.
[0092] [0092] Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram that illustrates a communications modality 500 for changing subscription information in a UDM / UDR and UE network cutout configuration. Communications 500 includes messages transmitted between an UE 502, an RAN 504, an AMF service 506, an NSSF 508 and an UDM / UDR
[0093] [0093] EU subscription information in UDM / UDR 510 can change 512 at any time. For example, if the list of subscribed S-NSSAIs changes (for example, adding or removing S-NSSAI values), then this can have an impact on the UE configuration and can also impact the current UE 502 record. UFM / UDR 510 can activate a subscription update procedure.
[0094] [0094] In a first communication 514 from UDM / UDR 510 to service AMF 506, UDM / UDR 510 can invoke a Nudm_SDM_Notification service provided to the service AMF
[0095] [0095] Service AMF 506 behaves like 516 based on the first communication 514, depending on whether service AMF 506 is a hAMF (for example, in HPLMN) or vAMF (for example, in VPLMN). If the service AMF 506 is located in the VPLMN, the service AMF 506, based on updated subscribed S-NSSAIs and / or the new NSSAI configured for the HPLMN, can create and / or obtain the NSSAI configured for the VPLMN and a corresponding mapping of configured NSSAI information. Service AMF 506 obtains the configured NSSAI and mapping the configured NSSAI by itself or together with the NSSF.
[0096] [0096] In a second communication 518 from service AMF 506 to UE 502, service AMF 506 initiates a UE configuration update procedure to configure UE 502 with NSSAI configured for HPLMN or other PLMNs. Specifically, service AMF 506 can send a UE configuration update command message. The UE configuration update command message for the UE network configuration update may include: new NSSAI configured for the service PLMN; a mapping from NSSAI to NSSAI configured for HPLMN; and / or the new NSSAI configured for HPLMN.
[0097] [0097] In a possible third communication 520 from the UE 502 to the service AMF 506, the UE 502 can respond to the second communication 518 with a termination message from the UE configuration update to confirm the receipt and successful outage configuration in UE 502.
[0098] [0098] Service AMF 506 can update 522 its information to indicate that UE 502 has been provided with the configured NSSAI.
[0099] [0099] In a fourth communication 524 from service AMF 506 to UDM / UDR 510, service AMF 506 may initiate a procedure to perform an update of UE subscription information to inform UDM / UDR 510 that UE 502 has been NSSAI configured for HPLMN is provided. Service AMF 506 can inform UDM / UDR 510 if the full list of subscribed S-NSSAIs has been provided to UE 502, or if only a single standard S-NSSAI value has been provided to UE 502. In addition, the AMF of Service 506 can include a device ID and / or an equipment ID (for example, IMEI), so that UDM / UDR 510 knows and stores the device ID and / or the equipment ID to which the configured NSSAI has been provided. Consequently, the device ID and / or the equipment ID can be used by UDM / UDR 510 to determine whether a new device is used with the same subscription profile (for example, with the same SIM card). UDM / UDR 510 can create a new entry to provide the configured NSSAI to a device that has the device ID, or update an existing entry to the device ID.
[00100] [00100] UDM / UDR 510 can update 526 EU subscription information using information received from service AMF 506.
[00101] [00101] After the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN or the NSSAI configured for the service PLMN has been updated in the UE 502, in a fifth communication 528 between the UE 502, the RAN 504, the service AMF 506, the NSSF 508 and / or UFM / UDR 510, UE 502 can initiate a registration procedure according to TS 23.502 to signal a new requested NSSAI based on the new NSSAI configured for the HPLMN or the NSSAI configured for the service PLMN parameters.
[00102] [00102] In certain modalities, a slice configuration (for example, NSSAI configured for service VPLMN) in roaming configurations can be provided to a UE.
[00103] [00103] Figure 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a communications modality 600 for signaling flow to provide a UE with a slice configuration in a roaming configuration. Communications 600 include messages transmitted between an UE 602, a RAN 604, a service vAMF 606, a PCF 608, an NSSF 610 and a UDM / UDR 612. As can be understood, each communication described in this document can include one or more posts.
[00104] [00104] In a first communication 614 transmitted from UE 602 to RAN 604, UE 602 can send a NAS registration request message to RAN 604 which can include: a UE ID (for example, SUPI); a record type (for example, initial, mobility) and / or a requested NSSAI. The NAS registration request message can be encapsulated in RRC signaling. In some embodiments, the RRC signaling contains a requested NSSAI. In some modalities, the NSSAI requested is not included or is equal to zero.
[00105] [00105] In a second communication 616 transmitted from RAN 604 to service vAMF 606, RAN 604 can send the NAS registration request message to service vAMF 606.
[00106] [00106] In a third communication 618 transmitted from service vAMF 606 to UDM / UDR 612, service vAMF 606 can request EU subscription information from UDM / UDR 612 through an EU subscription request. For example, service vAMF 606 can register with UDM / UDR 612 using a service from Nudm_UECM_Registration.
[00107] [00107] In a fourth communication 620 transmitted from UDM / UDR 612 to service vAMF 606, service vAMF 606 can retrieve access and mobility subscription data and SMF selection subscription data using a service
[00108] [00108] In certain modalities, the NSSAI configured for HPLMN can be sent from UDM / UDR 612 to service vAMF 606. If the NSSAI configured for HPLMN is included in the EU subscription information from UDM / UDR 612, the configured NSSAI can be used as an indication for service vAMF 606 that the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN has been provided to the UE 602. If the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN is not included in the EU subscription information from the UDM / UDR 612, the lack of the configured NSSAI can be used as an indication for service vAMF 606 that the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN has not been provided to the UE 602.
[00109] [00109] If the registration request message does not contain the requested NSSAI, and the type of registration is "Initial Registration", "Mobility Registration Update", or similar, service vAMF 606 determines 622 that UE 602 was not An NSSAI configured for a current PLMN is provided. Service vAMF 606 can decide to provide UE 602 with the configured NSSAI and / or send a corresponding request message to NSSF 610.
[00110] [00110] It should be noted that service vAMF 606, when determining whether to supply UE 602 with the configured NSSAI, can take into account one of the following conditions: 1) if the UE was provided with an NSSAI configured for an HPLMN. For example, if the NSSAI configured for HPLMN = TRUE, service vAMF 606 may decide to provide the UE with an NSSAI configured for a service PLMN. One reason for AMF to consider this indication is as follows: if the “NSSAI Configured for HPLMN” is not provided to the UE 602, then providing the NSSAI configured for a current VPLMN may not make sense if there are specific S-NSSAI values for VPLMN that can map to S-NSSAI values from HPLMN. In other words, mapping information for the configured NSSAI (for example, 'Configured NSSAI Mapping') and mapping information for NSSAI allowed (for example, 'Permitted NSSAI Mapping') may not be provided to the UE 602. However, if mapping information is not required, then service vAMF 606 and / or a vNSSF can obtain UE 602 with an NSSAI configured for a current PLMN (and NSSAI allowed); 2) if there is a single S-NSSAI subscribed. If there is a single S-NSSAI subscribed, service vAMF 606 may omit provisioning the Configured NSSAI for the current PLMN.
[00111] [00111] In some modalities, service vAMF 606, based on local policies and / or configuration, can itself obtain the configured NSSAI and the corresponding 'Configured NSSAI Mapping' information. In such modalities, communications 624 to 628 can be omitted.
[00112] [00112] In a potential fifth communication 624 transmitted from service vAMF 606 to NSSF 610, service vAMF 606 sends NSSF 610 a slice selection request (for example, subscribed S-NSSAIs, an IAT, an ID of
[00113] [00113] In certain embodiments, service vAMF 606 may or may not be able to create NSSAI allowed for UE 602 for a registration area. If service vAMF 606, based on local policies and / or configuration in service vAMF 606, is unable to create NSSAI allowed for UE 602, service vAMF 606 sends an indication to NSSF 610 to request that NSSF 610 create and / or obtain a permitted NSSAI for UE 602 for a current PLMN. In some modalities, the indication may be called ‘Request for Permitted NSSAI’ or similar.
[00114] [00114] In some modalities, NSSF 610 (for example, service NSSF, visiting NSSF) can obtain 626 information requested by service vAMF 606 in fifth communication 624. Based on subscribed NSSAIs and SUPI PLMN ID received from vAMF Service 606, NSSF 610 is able to determine the NSSAI configured along with 'Configured NSSAI Mapping' and also NSSAI allowed with 'NSSAI Mapping Allowed' for UE 602. The NSSF
[00115] [00115] If necessary, the NSSF in the VPLMN (for example, vNSSF) can request information from the NSSF in the HPLMN (for example, hNSSF) to obtain the configured NSSAI along with configured NSSAI mapping and NSSAI allowed with NSSAI information mapping allowed . VNSSF and hNSSF exchange signaling for an N31 interface. For the purpose of providing complete information to the vNSSF, the hNSSF can retrieve EU subscription information (for example, subscribed S-NSSAIs) from UDM / UDR 612. The reason for the hNSSF to retrieve subscription information may be because the S-NSSAIs subscriptions signaled from service vAMF 606 to vNSSF and also from vNSSF to hNSSF may not be the complete list of S-NSSAI subscribed to as stored in UDM / UDR 612. It should be noted that the information exchange between the NSSF (for example , hNSSF) and UDM / UDR 612 can use improvements to the functionality of NSSF and UDM / UDR 612.
[00116] [00116] In a potential sixth communication 628 transmitted from NSSF 610 to service vAMF 606, NSSF 610 sends to service vAMF 606 a slice selection response (for example, a target AMF, a set or list of AMF addresses , NSSAI allowed, NSSAI mapping allowed, NSI IDs, NRF (s), a list of rejected S-NSSAIs, cause values of rejected S-NSSAIs, configured NSSAI and / or a configured NSSAI mapping).
[00117] [00117] NSSF 610 can create the information transmitted in the sixth communication 628 regarding NSSAI allowed, NSSAI mapping allowed, NSSAI configured and / or NSSAI mapping configured as described in this document.
[00118] [00118] In a seventh communication 630 between UE 602, RAN 604, service vAMF 606, PCF 608, NSSF 610 and / or UDM / UDR, messages can be sent based on the registration procedure as described in TS 23.502.
[00119] [00119] In an eighth communication 632 from service vAMF 606 to UE 602, service vAMF 606 can transmit a registration acceptance message to UE 602.
[00120] [00120] In a ninth communication 634 from service vAMF 606 to UE 602, service vAMF 606 can initiate a configuration update procedure for the purpose of updating the UE network outage configuration. Service vAMF 606 can provide UE 602 with a new NSSAI configured for a service PLMN that can be associated with mapping the NSSAI S-NSSAI values configured to the NSSAI S-NSSAI values configured for the HPLMN. The UE network cutout configuration may contain ‘Configured NSSAI’ for service PLMN information and / or ‘Configured NSSAI Mapping’ information.
[00121] [00121] In a potential tenth communication 636 from UE 602 to service vAMF 606, UE 602 can send a UE configuration update termination message to service vAMF 606 if the UE configuration update indication needs acknowledgment the UE configuration update command.
[00122] [00122] Service vAMF 606 can update 638 an EU MM context and can store network outage configuration information (for example, received from NSSF 610), in particular 'NSSAI Configured' and ' NSSAI Mapping Configured '. The UE MM context can be transferred to any other MFA (or MME) during mobility procedures (INACTIVE mode or CONNECTED mode).
[00123] [00123] In several modalities, service vAMF 606 determines first if it supplies (or updates) UE 602 with NSSAI configured. If provisioning (or updating) is required, then the NSSAI configured for a service PLMN (for example, VPLMN) is created either: (a) in service vAMF 606 or (b) in NSSF 610 (for example, vNSSF) if service vAMF 606 is unable to create it based on local policies (service vAMF 606 can explicitly request that NSSF 610 obtain the configured NSSAI and / or the permitted NSSAI).
[00124] [00124] In certain modalities, if service vAMF 606 (alone or in conjunction with NSSF 610) obtains a configured NSSAI and / or VPLMN maps configured NSSAI information, service vAMF 606 can send this cut configuration information of network obtained to UDM / UDR 612 for storage and for possible exposure to other NFs (for example, other MFAs). Such network outage configuration information (for example, configured NSSAIs) can be stored in UDM / UDR 612 and exposed to other NFs if requested.
[00125] [00125] In some modalities, in a configuration without roaming, an AMF can create an NSSAI configured for an HPLMN and supply the NSSAI configured to a UE. Based on the subscription information, the MFA can indicate to the UE to which PLMN IDs the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN can apply. A UDM / UDR can provide additional configured AMSA NSSAIs for other PLMNs that can be provided to the UE as part of the network outage configuration information.
[00126] [00126] In several modalities, in a roaming configuration, an AMF can request that an NSSF create NSSAI configured for a service PLMN associated with NSSAI mapping configured for NSSAI configured for HPLMN. The UDM / UDR can send the NSSAI configured for HPLMN to a service AMF and the service AMF can include this information if it exchanges information with the NSSF (for example, visited NSSF). The NSSF can use the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN also to create a permitted NSSAI mapping for corresponding S-NSSAI values in the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN.
[00127] [00127] In certain modalities, an MFA may determine the activation of the provision or update of a UE with a new NSSAI configured for a service PLMN in the following cases: 1) if a requested NSSAI is not included in a registration request message and subscribed S-NSSAIs contain at least one value that is not used in the service PLMN (for example, PLMN-specific non-standard S-NSSAI value); or if the requested NSSAI is included in the registration request message, but one or more of the S-NSSAI values are not known to the AMF, the AMF can request the NSSF to resolve the unknown values and the AMF (together with NSSF) can determine that the NSSAI configured for the PLMN is not correct and needs to be updated; and 2) if there is an indication of a UDM referring to a change of subscribed S-NSSAIs or an indication with a new NSSAI configured for HPLMN; or if network slice availability has changed in the service PLMN as specified in clause 5.15.8, the NSSF may notify the AMF of the slice availability change and / or the NSSF may indicate a new configured NSSAI (and possibly NSSAI allowed) along with corresponding mapping information for the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN.
[00128] [00128] In some modalities, configured NSSAI can be provided by a PCF infrastructure. In such modalities, if an UE sends a registration request message to an AMF, the AMF interfaces with the PCF to obtain an NSSAI configured for the UE. In addition, the AMF explicitly requests the NSSAI configured for this PLMN and the PCF includes an additional policy within the EU policy content that may contain slice selection policies in a PLMN.
[00129] [00129] Figure 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a communication modality 700 for signaling flow to provide a UE with a slice configuration by means of a PCF. Communications 700 include messages transmitted between an UE 702, a RAN 704, a service AMF 706, a PCF 708 and a UDM / UDR 710. As can be understood, each communication described here may include one or more messages.
[00130] [00130] In a first communication 712 transmitted from UE 702 to RAN 704, UE 702 can send a NAS registration request message to RAN 704 which can include: a UE ID (for example, SUPI); a record type (for example, initial, mobility) and / or a requested NSSAI. The NAS registration request message may be encapsulated in RRC signaling. In some embodiments, the RRC signaling contains a requested NSSAI. In some modalities, the NSSAI requested is not included or is equal to zero.
[00131] [00131] In a second communication 714 transmitted from RAN 704 to service AMF 706, RAN 704 can send the NAS registration request message to service AMF
[00132] [00132] In a third communication 716 transmitted from service AMF 706 to PCF 708, service AMF 706 requests new EU policies from PCF 708. Service AMF 706 includes in the request that UE 702 does not have NSSAI configured . If UE 702 is roaming, service AMF 706 sends the request to a V-PCF (for example, visited PCF). V-PCF forwards the request to H-PCF (for example, domestic PCF). Service AMF 706 can explicitly request NSSAI configured for a current PLMN from PCF 708.
[00133] [00133] In a fourth communication 718 transmitted from PCF 708 to UDM / UDR 710, PCF 708 (for example, H-PCF) requests from UDM / UDR 710 NSSAI subscribed. If UE 702 is roaming, PCF 708 includes a service PLMN ID in the request.
[00134] [00134] In a fifth request 720 transmitted from UDM / UDR 710 to PCF 708, UDM / UDR 710 provides subscription information that includes the subscribed NSSAI. UDM / UDR 710 can also provide a configured NSSAI list for each PLMN that the operator has with SLAs and a configured HPLMN NSSAI.
[00135] [00135] PCF 708 adds 722 to the configured NSSAI of the HPLMN and the NSSAI list configured by PLMN within the PLMN slice selection policy included in the UE policy. PCF 708 can also interact with an NSSF to generate this information. For example, PCF 708 can request the NSSF to obtain mapping information from the NSSAI configured for the VPLMN to the NSSAI configured for the HPLMN.
[00136] [00136] In a sixth communication 724 transmitted from PCF 708 to service AMF 706, PCF 708 provides EU policy to service AMF 706. If UE 702 is roaming, PCF 708 provides EU policy to V -PCF. PCF 708 also includes the subscribed NSSAI provided by UDM / UDR 710. V-PCF can add its own PLMN slice selection policy (for example, configured NSSAI). V-PCF uses the subscribed NSSAI provided by HPLMN to determine the configured NSSAI.
[00137] [00137] Service AMF 706 determines 726 whether an UE policy should be sent to UE 702 and uses a configuration update procedure as soon as registration ends.
[00138] [00138] In a seventh communication 728 transmitted from service AMF 706 to UE 702, service AMF 706 sends a registration acceptance that includes the permitted NSSAI.
[00139] [00139] In an eighth communication 730 transmitted from service AMF 706 to UE 702, service AMF 706 sends a configuration update procedure that includes the updated EU policy.
[00140] [00140] In certain embodiments, a PLMN slice selection policy may include the following information: a list of PLMN slice selection policies in order of priority. In addition, each policy can include the following information: a PLMN ID, a configured NSSAI, and / or a NSSAI mapping configured for HPLMN configured NSSAI.
[00141] [00141] In some modalities, if UE 702 sends a registration request and contains a PLMN slice selection policy, UE 702 verifies the PLMN ID and selects a higher priority policy from that PLMN. UE 702 only includes NSSAIs within the configured NSSAI in the registration request.
[00142] [00142] Figure 8 is a flowchart that illustrates a modality of an 800 method for NSSAI configuration. In some embodiments, method 800 is performed by a device, such as network unit 104. In certain embodiments, method 800 can be performed by a processor that executes program code, for example, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a CPU, GPU, auxiliary processing unit, FPGA or similar.
[00143] [00143] Method 800 may include the 802 determination of a network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit 102 in response to an activation of an access and mobility management function. In such modality, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In certain embodiments, method 800 includes providing 804 configured network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102 through the access and mobility management function.
[00144] [00144] In certain modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In some modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to the non-receipt of information regarding the network slice selection assistance information in a registration request. In various embodiments, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information in response to the determination that remote unit 102 should be provided with the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00145] [00145] In one embodiment, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information based on an indication of a subscription repository referring to updated network slice subscription data referring to the remote unit 102. In certain embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In some embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to a request from the mobility and access management function not to include the requested network slice selection assistance information. .
[00146] [00146] In several modalities, method 800 further comprises receiving an indication that the subscribed network slice selection assistance information has been changed, in which the configured network slice selection assistance information is provided to the remote unit 102 in response to the change in subscription slice assistance assistance information. In one embodiment, the indication is received from a unified data management function. In certain embodiments, the unified data management function tracks whether the subscribed network slice selection assistance information resulted in updating the configured network slice selection assistance information configured on the remote unit.
[00147] [00147] In some modalities, method 800 also includes receiving an indication from a unified data management function that the configured network slice selection assistance information is no longer valid. In several modalities, method 800 further comprises receiving an acknowledgment from remote unit 102 indicating that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on remote unit 102. In one embodiment, method 800 further comprises transmitting information to a function unified data management system that the configured network slice selection assist information is updated on remote unit 102.
[00148] [00148] Figure 9 is a flow chart that illustrates another modality of a 900 method for NSSAI configuration. In some embodiments, method 900 is performed by a device, such as remote unit 102. In certain embodiments, method 900 can be performed by a processor that executes program code, for example, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a CPU , a GPU, an auxiliary processing unit, an FPGA or similar.
[00149] [00149] Method 900 may include receiving 902, at a remote unit 102, of a network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network through an access and mobility management function. In such an embodiment, the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to an activation of the access management function and mobility.
[00150] [00150] In certain modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In some modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to the non-receipt of information regarding the network slice selection assistance information in a registration request. In various embodiments, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information in response to the determination that remote unit 102 should be provided with the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00151] [00151] In one embodiment, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information based on an indication of a subscription repository referring to updated network slice subscription data referring to the remote unit 102. In certain embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information. In some embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to a request from the mobility and access management function not to include the requested network slice selection assistance information. .
[00152] [00152] In several modalities, method 900 further comprises transmitting an acknowledgment from remote unit 102 indicating that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on remote unit 102.
[00153] [00153] Figure 10 is a flow chart that illustrates another modality of a method 1000 for NSSAI configuration. In some embodiments, method 1000 is performed by a device, such as remote unit 102. In certain embodiments, method 1000 can be performed by a processor that executes program code, for example, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a CPU , a GPU, an auxiliary processing unit, an FPGA or similar.
[00154] [00154] Method 1000 may include receiving 1002, on a remote unit 102, first assistance information for network slice selection configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, method 1000 includes storing 1004, on remote unit 102, the first network slice selection assistance information configured for the first public terrestrial mobile network. In certain embodiments, method 1000 includes transmitting 1006 a first acknowledgment in response to receiving the first configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the first acknowledgment indicates that the first configured network slice selection assistance information was received. In several modalities, method 1000 includes receiving 1008, at remote unit 102, second assistance information for selecting the slice of network configured for a second public terrestrial mobile network. In one embodiment, method 1000 includes storing 1010, on remote unit 102, the second network slice selection assistance information configured for the second public terrestrial mobile network. In some embodiments, method 1000 includes transmitting 1012 a second acknowledgment in response to receiving the second configured network slice selection assistance information. In such modalities, the second acknowledgment indicates that the second configured network slice selection assistance information has been received.
[00155] [00155] Figure 11 is a flowchart that illustrates yet another modality of a method 1100 for NSSAI configuration. In some embodiments, method 1100 is performed by a device, such as network unit 104. In certain embodiments, method 1100 can be performed by a processor that executes program code, for example, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a CPU, GPU, auxiliary processing unit, FPGA or similar.
[00156] [00156] Method 1100 may include determining 1102, within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public land mobile network for a remote unit 102. As used here, information default network slice selection assistance for a public terrestrial mobile network can be standard network slice selection assistance information for any public terrestrial mobile network. For example, a standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network can be a standard network slice selection assistance information for all public terrestrial mobile networks (for example, there is no network assistance information. selection of specific network slice for a particular public land mobile network). In some embodiments, method 1100 includes providing 1104 standard network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102.
[00157] [00157] In certain embodiments, method 1100 further comprises receiving an acknowledgment that indicates that remote unit 102 is updated with the standard network slice selection assistance information. In some modalities, method 1100 also includes receiving information that indicates a change in subscription. In several modalities, the 1100 method also includes updating the standard network slice selection assistance information in response to receiving the information that indicates the subscription change.
[00158] [00158] In one embodiment, method 1100 further comprises providing the updated standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit 102. In certain embodiments, providing the standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit 102 comprises providing standard network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102 via an access and mobility management function. In some embodiments, standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum signaling message without access sent from an access and mobility management function. In various embodiments, in response to the provision of the standard network slice selection assistance information, stored standard network slice selection assistance information is updated by the remote unit 102.
[00159] [00159] In one embodiment, determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for remote unit 102 comprises determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for public terrestrial mobile networks (eg example, any public terrestrial mobile networks) for which no specific configured network slice selection assistance information (for example, any other) was provided to remote unit 102.
[00160] [00160] Figure 12 is a flowchart that illustrates yet another modality of a 1200 method for NSSAI configuration. In some embodiments, method 1200 is performed by a device, such as remote unit 102. In certain embodiments, method 1200 can be performed by a processor that executes program code, for example, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a CPU , a GPU, an auxiliary processing unit, an FPGA or similar.
[00161] [00161] Method 1200 may include receiving 1202, on a remote unit 102, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network. In such an embodiment, a unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information and provides the standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit 102.
[00162] [00162] In certain embodiments, method 1200 further comprises transmitting an acknowledgment that indicates that remote unit 102 is updated with standard network slice selection assistance information. In some embodiments, the unified data management function provides standard network slice selection assistance information to remote unit 102 through an access and mobility management function. In various modalities, standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum signaling message without access sent from the mobility and access management function. In one embodiment, method 1200 further comprises, in response to receiving the standard network slice selection assistance information, updating the standard network slice selection assistance information stored from the remote unit 102.
[00163] [00163] In certain embodiments, the unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information by determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for public terrestrial mobile networks (for example, any networks public land mobile) for which no specific standard network slice selection assistance information (for example, any other) has been provided to remote unit 102.
[00164] [00164] In one embodiment, a method comprises: determining a network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit in response to an activation of an access and mobility management function, in which the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the configured network slice selection assistance information; and providing configured network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit through the access and mobility management function.
[00165] [00165] In certain modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00166] [00166] In some modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to the non-receipt of information regarding the network slice selection assistance information in a registration request .
[00167] [00167] In several modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information in response to the determination that the configured network slice selection assistance information must be provided to the remote unit. .
[00168] [00168] In one embodiment, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information based on an indication of a subscription repository on updated network slice subscription data for the remote unit.
[00169] [00169] In certain modalities, the network slice selection function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00170] [00170] In some embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to a request from the access and mobility management function not to include slice selection assistance information requested network.
[00171] [00171] In several modalities, the method further comprises receiving an indication that the subscribed network slice selection assistance information has been changed, in which the configured network slice selection assistance information is provided to the remote unit in response to the change in the subscription slice assistance assistance information.
[00172] [00172] In one mode, the indication is received from a unified data management function.
[00173] [00173] In certain modalities, the unified data management function tracks whether the subscribed network slice selection assistance information resulted in updating the configured network slice selection assistance information configured on the remote unit.
[00174] [00174] In some modalities, the method also comprises receiving an indication from a unified data management function that the configured network slice selection assistance information is no longer valid.
[00175] [00175] In several modalities, the method also includes receiving an acknowledgment from the remote unit indicating that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on the remote unit.
[00176] [00176] In one embodiment, the method further comprises transmitting information to a unified data management function indicating that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on the remote unit.
[00177] [00177] In one embodiment, a device comprises: a processor that determines network slice selection assistance information configured for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit in response to an activation of an access and mobility management function , where the access and mobility management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the configured network slice selection assistance information; and a transmitter that provides configured network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit through the mobility and access management function.
[00178] [00178] In certain modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00179] [00179] In some modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to the non-receipt of information regarding the network slice selection assistance information in a registration request .
[00180] [00180] In several modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information in response to the determination that the configured network slice selection assistance information must be provided to the remote unit. .
[00181] [00181] In one embodiment, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information based on an indication of a subscription repository on updated network slice subscription data for the remote unit.
[00182] [00182] In certain modalities, the network slice selection function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00183] [00183] In some embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to a request from the access and mobility management function not to include slice selection assistance information requested network.
[00184] [00184] In several modalities, the apparatus also comprises a receiver that receives an indication that the subscription information for the selected network slice selection has been changed, in which the configured network slice selection assistance information is provided to the unit remote in response to the change in subscription slice assistance assistance information.
[00185] [00185] In one mode, the indication is received from a unified data management function.
[00186] [00186] In certain modalities, the unified data management function tracks whether the subscribed network slice selection assistance information resulted in updating the configured network slice selection assistance information configured on the remote unit.
[00187] [00187] In some embodiments, the device also comprises a receiver that receives an indication from a unified data management function that the configured network slice selection assistance information is no longer valid.
[00188] [00188] In several modalities, the device also comprises a receiver that receives an acknowledgment from the remote unit indicating that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on the remote unit.
[00189] [00189] In one mode, the transmitter transmits information to a unified data management function indicating that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on the remote unit.
[00190] [00190] In one mode, a method comprises: receiving, on a remote unit, assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a public terrestrial mobile network through an access and mobility management function, in which the mobility and access management function, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the network slice selection assist information configured in response to an activation of the mobility and access management function.
[00191] [00191] In certain modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00192] [00192] In some modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to the non-receipt of information regarding the network slice selection assistance information in a registration request .
[00193] [00193] In several modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information in response to the determination that the configured network slice selection assistance information must be provided to the remote unit. .
[00194] [00194] In one embodiment, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information based on an indication of a subscription repository on updated network slice subscription data for the remote unit.
[00195] [00195] In certain modalities, the network slice selection function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00196] [00196] In some embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to a request from the access and mobility management function not to include slice selection assistance information requested network.
[00197] [00197] In several modalities, the method also comprises transmitting an acknowledgment from the remote unit indicating that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on the remote unit.
[00198] [00198] In one embodiment, a device comprises: a receiver that receives assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a public terrestrial mobile network through an access and mobility management function, in which the management function access and mobility, a network slice selection function, or a combination of these determines the network slice selection assist information configured in response to an activation of the access and mobility management function.
[00199] [00199] In certain modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00200] [00200] In some modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to the non-receipt of information regarding the network slice selection assistance information in a registration request .
[00201] [00201] In several modalities, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information in response to the determination that the configured network slice selection assistance information must be provided to the device.
[00202] [00202] In one embodiment, the access and mobility management function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information based on an indication of a subscription repository on updated network slice subscription data for the device.
[00203] [00203] In certain modalities, the network slice selection function determines the configured network slice selection assistance information.
[00204] [00204] In some embodiments, the network slice selection function determines the network slice selection assistance information configured in response to a request from the access and mobility management function not to include slice selection assistance information requested network.
[00205] [00205] In several modalities, the device also comprises a transmitter that transmits an acknowledgment that indicates that the configured network slice selection assistance information is updated on the device.
[00206] [00206] In one mode, a method comprises: receiving, in a remote unit, the first assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network; store, on the remote unit, the first network slice selection assistance information configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network; transmitting a first acknowledgment in response to receiving the first configured network slice selection assistance information, wherein the first acknowledgment indicates that the first configured network slice selection assistance information has been received; receiving, at the remote unit, second assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a second public terrestrial mobile network; store, in the remote unit, the second network slice selection assistance information configured for the second public terrestrial mobile network; and transmitting a second acknowledgment in response to receiving the second configured network slice selection assistance information, wherein the second acknowledgment indicates that the second configured network slice selection assistance information has been received.
[00207] [00207] In one embodiment, a device comprises: a receiver that receives first assistance information for selecting the network slice configured for a first public terrestrial mobile network; a processor that stores the first configured network slice selection assistance information for the first public terrestrial mobile network; a transmitter that transmits a first acknowledgment in response to receiving the first configured network slice selection assistance information, where the first acknowledgment indicates that the first configured network slice selection assistance information has been received, in which: o receiver receives second network slice selection assistance information configured for a second public terrestrial mobile network; the processor stores the second network slice selection assistance information configured for the second pubic land mobile network; and the transmitter transmits a second acknowledgment in response to receiving the second configured network slice selection assist information, wherein the second acknowledgment indicates that the second configured network slice selection assist information has been received.
[00208] [00208] In one embodiment, a method comprises: determining, within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit; and providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[00209] [00209] In certain modalities, the method also includes receiving an acknowledgment that indicates that the remote unit is updated with the assistance information of standard network slice selection.
[00210] [00210] In some modalities, the method also includes receiving information that indicates a change in subscription.
[00211] [00211] In several modalities, the method also comprises updating the assistance information for selecting the standard network slice in response to receiving the information that indicates the subscription change.
[00212] [00212] In one embodiment, the method further comprises providing the standard network slice selection assistance information updated to the remote unit.
[00213] [00213] In certain embodiments, providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit comprises providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit through an access and mobility management function.
[00214] [00214] In some modalities, the standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum without access signaling message sent by the mobility and access management function.
[00215] [00215] In several modalities, in response to the provision of the standard network slice selection assistance information, stored standard network slice selection assistance information is updated by the remote unit.
[00216] [00216] In one embodiment, determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network comprises determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for public terrestrial mobile networks for which no assistance information specific configured network slice selection has been provided to the remote unit.
[00217] [00217] In one embodiment, a device comprises:
[00218] [00218] In certain modalities, the method also comprises a receiver that receives an acknowledgment that indicates that the remote unit is updated with the standard network slice selection assistance information.
[00219] [00219] In some modalities, the device also includes a receiver that receives information that indicates a change of subscription.
[00220] [00220] In several modalities, the processor updates the standard network slice selection assistance information in response to receiving the information that indicates the subscription change.
[00221] [00221] In one mode, the transmitter provides updated standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[00222] [00222] In certain embodiments, the transmitter provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit comprises the transmitter providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit via a function management function access and mobility.
[00223] [00223] In some modalities, the standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum without access signaling message sent by the mobility and access management function.
[00224] [00224] In several modalities, in response to the transmitter providing the standard network slice selection assistance information, the standard network slice selection assistance information is updated by the remote unit.
[00225] [00225] In one embodiment, the processor determines the standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for the remote unit by determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for public terrestrial mobile networks for which no specific configured network slice selection assistance information has been provided to the remote unit.
[00226] [00226] In one embodiment, a method comprises: receiving, on a remote unit, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network, in which a unified data management function determines the assistance information default network slice selection and provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[00227] [00227] In certain modalities, the method also comprises transmitting an acknowledgment that indicates that the remote unit is updated with the assistance information of standard network slice selection.
[00228] [00228] In some embodiments, the unified data management function provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit through an access and mobility management function.
[00229] [00229] In several modalities, the standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum without access signaling message sent by an access and mobility management function.
[00230] [00230] In one embodiment, the method further comprises, in response to receiving standard network slice selection assistance information, updating stored standard network slice selection assistance information from the remote unit.
[00231] [00231] In certain modalities, the unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information by determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for public terrestrial mobile networks for which no assistance information specific configured network slice selection has been provided to the remote unit.
[00232] [00232] In one embodiment, a device comprises: a receiver that receives standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network, in which a unified data management function determines the selection selection assistance information standard network slice and provides the standard network slice selection assistance information to the device.
[00233] [00233] In certain modalities, the device also comprises a transmitter that transmits an acknowledgment that indicates that the device is updated with the standard network slice selection assistance information.
[00234] [00234] In some modalities, the unified data management function provides the standard network slice selection assistance information to the device through an access and mobility management function.
[00235] [00235] In several modalities, the information of assistance of selection of standard network slice is included in a message of signaling of layer without access sent by the function of access and mobility management.
[00236] [00236] In one embodiment, the device further comprises a processor that, in response to the receiver receiving the standard network slice selection assistance information, updates the standard network slice selection assistance information stored on the device.
[00237] [00237] In certain embodiments, the unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information by determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for public terrestrial mobile networks for which no assistance information specific set of network slice selection was provided to the device.
[00238] [00238] The modalities can be incorporated in other specific forms. The described modalities should be considered in all aspects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the preceding description.
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1. Method characterized by the fact that it comprises: determining, within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public land mobile network for a remote unit; and providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
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2. Method according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it also comprises receiving an acknowledgment that indicates that the remote unit is updated with the standard network slice selection assistance information.
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3. Method according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it also comprises receiving information that indicates a change in subscription.
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4. Method according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that it also comprises updating the assistance information for selecting the standard network slice in response to receiving the information that indicates the subscription change.
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5. Method according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that it comprises providing the standard network slice selection assistance information updated to the remote unit.
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6. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit comprises providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit via a access and mobility management function.
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7. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum signal without access sent by the access and mobility management function.
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8. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that, in response to the provision of the standard network slice selection assistance information, the stored standard network slice selection assistance information is updated by the remote unit.
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9. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for the remote unit comprises determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for public terrestrial mobile networks for which no specific configured network slice selection assistance information has been provided to the remote unit.
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10. Device characterized by the fact that it comprises: a processor that determines, within a unified data management function, standard network slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network for a remote unit; and a transmitter that provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
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11. Apparatus according to claim 10,
characterized by the fact that it also comprises a receiver that receives an acknowledgment that indicates that the remote unit is updated with the standard network slice selection assistance information.
[12]
12. Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that it also comprises a receiver that receives information that indicates a change in subscription.
[13]
13. Apparatus according to claim 12, characterized by the fact that the processor updates the standard network slice selection assistance information in response to receiving the information that indicates the subscription change.
[14]
Apparatus according to claim 13, characterized by the fact that the transmitter provides updated standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[15]
Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that the transmitter provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit comprises the transmitter providing standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit through an access and mobility management function.
[16]
16. Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum signal without access message sent by the mobility and access management function.
[17]
17. Apparatus according to claim 10,
characterized by the fact that, in response to the transmitter providing the standard network slice selection assistance information, the stored standard network slice selection assistance information is updated by the remote unit.
[18]
18. Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that the processor determines the standard network slice selection assistance information for a public land mobile network for the remote unit by determining the slice selection assistance information. default network for public land mobile networks for which no specific configured network slice selection assistance information has been provided to the remote unit.
[19]
19. Method characterized by the fact that it comprises: receiving, on a remote unit, assistance information of standard network slice selection for a public terrestrial mobile network, in which a unified data management function determines the assistance information of standard network slice selection and provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit.
[20]
20. Method according to claim 19, characterized by the fact that it also comprises transmitting an acknowledgment that indicates that the remote unit is updated with standard network slice selection assistance information.
[21]
21. Method according to claim 19, characterized by the fact that the unified data management function provides standard network slice selection assistance information to the remote unit through an access and mobility management function.
[22]
22. Method according to claim 19, characterized by the fact that standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum signal without access sent by the mobility and access management function.
[23]
23. Method according to claim 19, characterized in that it comprises, in response to receiving the standard network slice selection assistance information, updating stored standard network slice selection assistance information from the remote unit.
[24]
24. Method according to claim 19, characterized by the fact that the unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information by determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for mobile networks public terrestrials for which no specific configured network slice selection assistance information has been provided to the remote unit.
[25]
25. Apparatus characterized by the fact that it comprises: a receiver that receives standard slice selection assistance information for a public terrestrial mobile network, in which a unified data management function determines the slice selection assistance information network adapter and provides the standard network slice selection assistance information to the device.
[26]
26. Apparatus according to claim 25, characterized by the fact that it also comprises a transmitter that transmits an acknowledgment that indicates that the apparatus is updated with standard network slice selection assistance information.
[27]
27. Device according to claim 25, characterized by the fact that the unified data management function provides the standard network slice selection assistance information to the device through an access and mobility management function.
[28]
28. Apparatus according to claim 25, characterized by the fact that the standard network slice selection assistance information is included in a stratum signal without access sent by the mobility and access management function.
[29]
29. Apparatus according to claim 25, characterized by the fact that it comprises a processor that, in response to the receiver receiving the standard network slice selection assistance information, updates the standard network slice selection assistance information stored by the receiver. device.
[30]
30. Apparatus according to claim 25, characterized by the fact that the unified data management function determines the standard network slice selection assistance information by determining the standard network slice selection assistance information for mobile networks public terrestrials for which no specific configured network slice selection assistance information has been provided to the device.

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