Multicast and broadcast services in 5G networks for IoT applications

A network entity, such as a user equipment (UE), may request that a network provide multicast and broadcast services, e.g., where the request includes entity preferences such as network slice selection information. The network may provide information regarding provision of such services, where the i...

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Main Authors Li, Hongkun, Li, Qing, Mladin, Catalina Mihaela, Di Girolamo, Rocco, Starsinic, Michael F
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.07.2024
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ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
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Summary:A network entity, such as a user equipment (UE), may request that a network provide multicast and broadcast services, e.g., where the request includes entity preferences such as network slice selection information. The network may provide information regarding provision of such services, where the information may include, for example, whether a service will be provided via a user plane or a control plane connection, network slice information, additional connections to be formed, separate encryption for such connections, etc. A Multicast/Broadcast Network Function (MBNF) may be used to establish such connections and manage a broadcast and multicast sessions. The MBNF may, for example, manage groups of entities, check an entity's access privileges for services, communicate with a Management and Network Orchestration (MANO) system to reserve resources, and send data to entities over a shared control plane connection.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202318321319