Indicating initial rrc profile by paging

Abstract

Various examples described herein relate to apparatuses and methods for indicating initial RRC profiles by paging. One such example in an embodiment relates to an apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to receive, from a network, a paging message during an idle mode or an inactive mode of a user equipment, the paging message comprising information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and reconnect to the network by using the at least one radio resource control profile.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an apparatus, method, and computer program product for instructing an initial RRC profile via paging. Background Technology

[0002] The following meanings apply to the abbreviations used in this specification: 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project ASN.1 Abstract Syntax Markup 1 CP control plane CU Central Unit DL downlink DRB data radio bearer DRX discontinuous reception DU Distributed Unit gNB 5G Node-B LTE Long Term Evolution MAC Media Access Control MUSIM (Multi-User SIM) NAS Non-Access Layer NR New Wireless NW Network PF paging frame PHY physical layer PO paging timing RAN (Radio Access Network) RLC Wireless Link Control RRC (Radio Resource Control) SIB System Information Broadcast SIM subscriber identification module SRB Signaling Radio Bearer TMGI Temporary Movement Group Identifier UE User Equipment UL uplink UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) UP User Plane

[0003] While not limited thereto, the example embodiments relate to handling different connection modes of a user equipment, such as a connected mode in which the user equipment is actively connected, and an idle / inactive mode in which the user equipment is in a power-saving state. Several example embodiments relate to transitions between different states. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The example implementation addresses scenarios designed to improve handling of frequent changes in UE mode.

[0005] According to a first aspect, an apparatus in a user equipment is provided, the apparatus including at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to at least: receive a paging message from a network during an idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and reconnect to the network by using at least one radio resource control profile.

[0006] According to a second aspect, a method for use in a user equipment is provided, the method comprising:

[0007] During the user equipment's idle or inactive mode, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and

[0008] Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0009] According to a third aspect, an apparatus is provided, the apparatus including at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to at least: select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment, and, during an idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, send information in a paging message to the at least one user equipment indicating the selected at least one radio resource control profile.

[0010] According to the fourth aspect, a method is provided, the method comprising:

[0011] Select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment, and

[0012] During the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, information is sent to at least one user equipment in a paging message, indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0013] According to a fifth aspect, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product including a code component for executing the method according to any one of the second and fourth aspects when run on a processing component or module.

[0014] According to a sixth aspect, an apparatus in a user equipment is provided, the apparatus comprising:

[0015] Components for selecting at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by a group of user equipment, and

[0016] A component for receiving a paging message from the network during the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and

[0017] A component used to reconnect to a network using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0018] According to a seventh aspect, an apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising:

[0019] Components for selecting at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment, and

[0020] A component for sending information to at least one user equipment in a paging message during the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, the information indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile. Attached Figure Description

[0021] These and other objects, features, details, and advantages will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1A UE 1 according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0023] Figure 1B The process executed by UE 1 according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0024] Figure 2A A gNB 2 according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0025] Figure 2B The process performed by gNB 2 according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0026] Figure 3 Further procedures performed by gNB 2 according to an example embodiment are shown.

[0027] Figure 4 Further procedures performed by UE 1 according to an example embodiment are shown.

[0028] Figure 5 Further procedures performed by UE 1 according to an example embodiment are shown.

[0029] Figure 6 Further procedures performed by gNB 2 according to an example embodiment are shown.

[0030] Figure 7 The signaling flow according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0031] Figure 8 An example of a paging message according to an example embodiment is shown, and

[0032] Figure 9 Another example of a paging message according to an example embodiment is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0033] In the following description, exemplary embodiments will be presented. However, it should be understood that this description is given by way of example only, and the described embodiments should in no way be construed as limiting the invention.

[0034] Before describing the example embodiments, the technical aspects of the example embodiments and the problems of the prior art are discussed in more detail below.

[0035] Cellular mobile telecommunications systems are built upon protocols that control how data is transmitted between the user equipment (UE) and the network. These protocols are typically divided into user plane (UP) and control plane (CP) components. The user plane is dedicated to the actual task of transmitting user data between the user and the network, while the control plane is dedicated to ensuring the user plane remains operational. This means that the CP is used to establish the UP, and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the UP is the task of the CP.

[0036] The primary protocol used for the CP in UMTS / LTE / NR is Radio Resource Control (RRC), whose specifications can be found in TS25.331 (UMTS), TS 36.331 (LTE), and TS 38.331 (NR). The RRC specification defines mechanisms for establishing connections, establishing other (UP) protocol layers, and reconfiguring their parameters, as well as various procedures designed to maintain both UP and CP operations.

[0037] One of the key objectives of the 3GPP discussions was to identify shortcomings in 5G protocol design and pinpoint areas for improvement, which should form the basis for 6G design. The concept of RRC profiles was introduced to build and maintain RRC configurations in a layered, scalable, and robust manner. RRC profiles are originally generic, and each profile is negotiated between the UE and the network to ensure that when defining (multiple) appropriate RRC profiles for a given UE, both UE capabilities and network characteristics are taken into account.

[0038] As a direct evolution from 5G UE states, 6G UE states are expected to serve different purposes, including idle, inactive, and connected modes. Compared to idle / inactive modes, connected modes are characterized by significantly higher UE activity, including signaling and measurement. This increased activity impacts the overall UE operating time. However, frequent transitions between connected and idle / inactive modes introduce several drawbacks, such as increased signaling overhead, latency, and increased delays. While continuously keeping the UE in connected mode can mitigate these issues, this is not always desirable from a network perspective, especially when the UE has no active data exchange for extended periods. This also leads to lower energy efficiency for both the UE and the network.

[0039] The introduction of modular RRC profiles is expected to help mitigate the challenges associated with frequent transitions between these states and changes in UE operating modes (crossing between low power / data rate and high data rate / low latency), which can be resource-intensive and cause latency.

[0040] Therefore, the example implementation is designed to improve handling of frequent changes in UE mode, i.e., changes between connected mode and idle / inactive mode.

[0041] According to some example embodiments, this is achieved by indicating via paging messages during idle / inactive mode that one or more RRC profiles to be used are resolved.

[0042] Therefore, according to some example embodiments, the following problems will be solved:

[0043] When a UE wants to connect to the network from idle / inactive mode, it is advantageous if the UE already knows the initial RRC profile to be used when accessing the network.

[0044] According to some example embodiments, multiple initial RRC profiles that can be selected to access the NW can be indicated via paging messages sent to the UE.

[0045] According to some example embodiments, this indication can be more UE-specific, taking into account the characteristics of incoming data transmission for the UE.

[0046] In the following text, with reference to Figures 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B and... Figures 3 to 6 An overview of some example embodiments is described.

[0047] Figure 1A A UE 1 according to this example embodiment is shown. UE 1 is an example for a device; for example, UE 1 may be a user equipment, or a part thereof. The process performed by UE 1 is... Figure 1B It is shown in the middle. Figure 1A The UE 1 shown includes at least one processor 11 and at least one memory 12, the at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor 11, cause the device to: during the user equipment's idle mode or inactive mode, retrieve data from the network (e.g., from...). Figure 2A The gNB 2 receives a paging message, which includes information indicating at least one radio resource control profile. Figure 1B S11 in the text); and reconnecting to the network by using at least one radio resource control profile ( Figure 1B (S12 in the middle).

[0048] Figure 2A A gNB 2 according to an example embodiment is shown. The gNB 2 is an example of a device, for example, the gNB 2 may be a network device or a network control device, or may be a part thereof. The processes performed by the gNB 2 are... Figure 2B It is shown in the middle. Figure 2A The gNB 2 shown includes at least one processor 21 and at least one memory 22, the at least one memory 22 storing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor 21, cause the device to: select at least one Radio Resource Control Profile (RRC Profile) to be applied by at least one user equipment. Figure 2B S21 in the figure); and during the idle mode or inactive mode of the user equipment, information is sent in a paging message to at least one user equipment (e.g., UE 1 in Figure 1a) indicating the selected at least one radio resource control profile (S21 ... in the figure 1a); Figure 2B (S22 in the middle).

[0049] Therefore, according to several example embodiments, a UE in idle / inactive mode obtains information about the RRC profile that will be used to reconnect to the network via a paging message. Thus, the UE can use the appropriate RRC profile to reconnect to the network without requiring additional signaling between the UE and the network involving that RRC profile.

[0050] Figure 1A and Figure 2A The devices 1 and 2 shown may include more components than those described above, for example, they may also include I / O units 13 and 23, which are capable of sending to and receiving from other network elements.

[0051] According to the example embodiment described above, a paging message is sent to a single UE. Alternatively, it is possible to send paging messages to multiple UEs, the paging message including information indicating at least one RRC profile, as described below with reference to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown.

[0052] Figure 3 This illustrates a process performed by a network (e.g., by a network device, such as a gNB), which may have... Figure 2A The gNB 2 shown has the same hardware architecture. Therefore, according to the reference... Figure 3 In an example embodiment, at least one memory 22 stores instructions that, when executed by at least one processor 21, cause the device to: select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by the user equipment group. Figure 3 (S31 in the text), and during the idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, send information to the user equipment group in a paging message, which indicates the selected at least one radio resource control profile ( Figure 3 (S32 in the text).

[0053] Figure 4 The process executed by the UE is shown, which may have the same characteristics as... Figure 1A The UE 1 shown has the same hardware architecture. According to the reference... Figure 4 In an example embodiment, at least one memory 12 stores instructions that, when executed by at least one processor 11, cause the device to: during the idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, retrieve data from the network (e.g., from...). Figure 2A The gNB 2 shown receives a paging message that includes information indicating at least one Radio Resource Control Profile (RRC Profile) to be applied by the user equipment group. Figure 4 S41 in the text); and reconnecting to the network by using at least one radio resource control profile ( Figure 4 (S42 in the text).

[0054] Therefore, according to some example embodiments, user equipment groups can be selected by the network to apply a certain RRC profile. In this way, processing is improved and signaling can be reduced.

[0055] According to some other example embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, security is activated.

[0056] Figure 5 The process executed by the UE is shown, which may have the same characteristics as... Figure 1A The UE 1 shown has the same hardware architecture. Figure 5 In the example embodiment shown, at least one memory 12 stores instructions that, when executed by at least one processor 11, cause the device to: during the idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, retrieve data from the network (e.g., ...). Figure 2AThe gNB 2 shown receives a paging message that includes information indicating at least one radio resource control profile. Figure 5 S51 in the example); reconnect to the network by using at least one radio resource control profile ( Figure 5 (S52 in the text); Upon receiving a paging message, based on the mapping between the user equipment and at least one radio resource control profile used, security is activated ( Figure 5 S53 in the middle); and protection of the radio resource control connection request to be sent to the network ( Figure 5 (S54 in the text).

[0057] Figure 6 This illustrates a process performed by a network (e.g., by a network device, such as a gNB), which may have... Figure 2A The gNB 2 shown has the same hardware architecture. Figure 6 In the example embodiment shown, at least one memory 22 stores instructions that, when executed by at least one processor 21, cause the device to: select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment. Figure 6 S61); In the paging message, information indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile is sent to at least one user equipment (S61). Figure 6 S62 in the context of the user equipment (UE) and determining the validity of a radio resource control (RFC) connection request based on the UE's security activation, including information about a selected RRC profile received from the UE, the security activation being based on a mapping between the UE and the selected RRC profile. Figure 6 (S63 in the text).

[0058] Therefore, according to some example embodiments, security can be improved because security may have been activated for RRC requests.

[0059] As mentioned above, a UE's connection mode (also known as a connection state) is a mode in which the UE is connected to the network and is able to perform regular transmissions (such as communicating with other UEs via the network). In other words, the UE is actively involved in sending or receiving data or signaling.

[0060] Idle / inactive mode (also known as idle / inactive state) is a mode in which the UE is in a power-saving state and the UE is not actively involved in sending or receiving data or signaling. That is, for example, in idle / inactive mode, the UE is not fully connected to the network, but is able to receive basic transmissions, such as receiving paging messages.

[0061] For example, the paging message mentioned above can be sent via RAN paging.

[0062] A paging message can indicate a single RRC profile. In this case, the network (e.g., gNB 2) can immediately activate the RRC profile, and the UE can immediately activate the RRC profile as well. Therefore, no additional signaling / processing is required to configure a particular RRC profile.

[0063] Alternatively, the paging message can indicate multiple RRC profiles. In this case, the UE can select the appropriate RRC profile, for example, based on the services to be applied by the UE, or the characteristics of the data transmissions to and / or from the UE.

[0064] In the following text, some example embodiments are described in more detail.

[0065] As described above, some example implementations are designed to assign RRC profiles to the UE.

[0066] Typically, there will be multiple types of UEs, accessing the network with different UE capabilities and supporting many different services. Therefore, when assigning RRC profile IDs to UEs and / or mapping UE IDs to assigned profile IDs, the network administrator (NW) will need to consider the operation of each profile assigned to different UEs. Given the requirement to cluster subsets of profiles together, the profile may be customized for the specific needs of that UE or UE type, but functionally it can still be similar when considering the entire spectrum of the UE. For example, even if the profile can be UE-specific, profiles that promote power savings or have a basic configuration suitable for initial access can be assigned to all UEs within a specific range of profile IDs.

[0067] Because paging indications can be UE-specific, profile indications can be UE-specific even in the absence of profiled sub-groups. As used herein, "paging indication" refers to an indication sent / transmitted via a paging message.

[0068] When the UE transitions to idle mode, the network will indicate which RRC profile it should retain for reuse when the UE re-initiates a connection to the network. Subsequently, the NW, based on the current state of the network, will notify the UE of the preferred profile(s) used for accessing the network at a specific instance.

[0069] Therefore, according to some example embodiments, a process is provided in which paging messages are used to instruct (multiple) UEs accessing the NW in a more UE-specific manner on the most preferred (multiple) RRC profiles (multiple) that they should use at the time of initiating network connectivity. The process is applicable to RAN paging, where the UE context and profiles are available / retrievalable.

[0070] In the following text, some general features of the example embodiments are summarized:

[0071] According to some embodiments, the selection of (multiple) profiles (profile ID or name) is indicated in the paging message sent to the UE, primarily for notifying the NW of data transmission initiated.

[0072] By using paging messages, configuration file instructions can be sent in a UE-specific or UE-group-specific manner, such as based on the service to be activated.

[0073] This instruction can be structured as a list containing a sequence of enumerated items (RRC profile IDs), or as a bitmap pointing to a list of stored RRC profiles.

[0074] The UE will, for example, select the most suitable profile from the indicated subset based on the characteristics it deems important, and notify the NW of the selected profile in the RRC connection request (e.g., UE selection from the subset indicated by the network can be useful, for example in MUSIM use).

[0075] Alternatively, the NW can indicate a specific profile for the UE to select based on the characteristics of the incoming data transmission, and has already begun activating that profile for the UE to anticipate connection requests from the UE, which will help further reduce latency.

[0076] Since the UE is expected to initiate an RRC connection restoration procedure upon receiving a paging initiated by the RAN, this will facilitate a mechanism for notifying the most suitable profile for accessing the NW when considering the service requirements for data transmission initiated by the NW.

[0077] Because the UE ID is mapped to the profile ID used, when the UE identifies its profile (from the secure IE), it can immediately activate security and directly send a response with a secure message. Therefore, the UE can activate UE-level security to protect RRC connection requests sent by the UE.

[0078] Some exemplary embodiments propose a process for the NW to notify the UE which RRC profiles can be used when reconnecting to the network from idle / inactive mode. This proposal aims to notify the UE of preferred RRC profile(s) via paging information.

[0079] This method provides the option to specify exact profile(s) that will be used for UE-specific network access or for a specific group of UEs. When creating a UE group for paging, the NW can create a group containing UEs of the same / similar UE type or with similar characteristics, grouped together to assist in providing specific paging instructions. This instruction can be structured as a list containing enumeration sequence (RRC profile IDs) or as a bitmap pointing to a list of RRC profiles stored at the UE.

[0080] Since the NW has indicated the RRC profile to be stored at the UE during idle / inactive mode when the RRC connection is released, the UE can use paging information to determine a subset of the NW's preferred profiles, or the profiles that can be utilized when re-initiating connectivity. Because the NW already knows the characteristics of the incoming data transmission, it can limit its selection to the specific, most suitable profile(s) that will be used currently. The UE will select the most preferred profile from the indicated subset and notify the NW of the selected profile in the RRC connection request. Alternatively, the NW can indicate only one selected profile via UE-specific paging based on the incoming data transmission to the UE, and immediately begin activating that profile for the UE to reduce latency.

[0081] The NW can activate the indicated configuration file and notify the UE upon receiving the request. If any changes are required, the NW can also send the RRC configuration in the RRC configuration message.

[0082] Figure 7 The signaling diagram illustrates an example of a message sequence used to notify associated (multiple) RRC profiles via a paging and profile activation process.

[0083] As a prerequisite for this process, NW has pre-provided an RRC configuration file that will be stored by the UE.

[0084] In procedure C1, the UE is in idle / inactive mode and receives a paging message from the NW. This message indicates a list of stored RRC profiles (or multiple RRC profiles), which can be used for initial access (a list of RRC profile IDs or a bitmap pointing to the stored RRC profiles). This indication can be a common indication, i.e., a public indication to the UE group based on the UE group created for paging; or, in the case of a UE-specific paging, a UE-specific indication where the gNB has stored UE IDs mapped to the RRC profiles used by the UE. The selection of the proposed RRC profiles can be based on the characteristics of data transmission.

[0085] In procedure C2 (which is optional), NW can use UE-specific paging indication for a specific profile selected by the UE based on the characteristics of incoming data transmission, and can start activating the profile for the UE when a connection request is expected from the UE, which will help to further reduce latency.

[0086] In procedure C3, the UE initiates connection establishment. Since the UE ID is mapped to the profile ID used, when the UE (from the secure IE) identifies its profile, it can immediately activate the security measures that will be applied in the first UL message. Figure 7 In this context, the selected RRC profile ID is also referred to as IDx or profile IDx.

[0087] In procedure C4, the UE initiates an RRC connection request, which also indicates a selected RRC profile from a list, as indicated by the NW in the paging message. That is, the selected RRC profile is one of the profiles offered by the RAN that matches the UE's requirements / capabilities at this time (see procedure C3). Furthermore, the UE can apply security to the RRC connection request sent by the UE. The NW can determine the validity of the request based on security activation.

[0088] In procedure C5: The UE can begin activation of the selected RRC profile.

[0089] In procedure C6, the NW activates the indicated RRC profile configuration (i.e., the RRC profile with profile IDx indicated by the UE). It is assumed that the NW already has the aforementioned profile configuration stored for the UE. (This is only necessary if the NW has not yet completed the previous activation of the profile, as in step C2.)

[0090] In procedure C7, the NW sends an RRC configuration message confirming the activation of the indicated profile configuration. If a change is required, the NW can send an RRC configuration along with an RRC configuration message for the change. Alternatively, the NW can send a separate RRC message to the UE indicating the new profile for activation. In this scenario, the profile indicated by the UE will no longer be valid, and the UE will need to reconfigure and activate the RRC profile as instructed by the NW.

[0091] In procedure C8, if (multiple) profile modifications are indicated by the NW, the UE completes the activation of the selected RRC profile configuration with the potential modifications.

[0092] In procedure C9, the UE sends an RRC configuration success message to the NW, which confirms the successful activation of the selected RRC profile (profile Dx).

[0093] In procedure C10, the wireless connection to the selected profile is activated for communication between the UE and the network.

[0094] It should be noted that regarding the aforementioned security activation (see...) Figure 5 and Figure 6 (And also see procedures C3 and C4), the UE identifier is known by the RAN (which knows which UE the paging is sent to), and during idle / inactive mode, the security context can be maintained in the same way as the profile configuration. Therefore, both the UE and the RAN can restore the selected profile configuration and security to have a secure connection as soon as possible.

[0095] In addition, it should be noted that the stored configuration files are activated (such as...). Figure 1B The changes (such as those shown in procedures C3 and C5 above) or changes (such as those in procedure C8) can be accomplished using dedicated messages that are different from (simpler) RRC configuration messages. Dedicated messages can be shorter, reducing processing and latency at the UE.

[0096] Figure 8 and Figure 9 An example of ASN.1 related to the exemplary embodiment is shown. New channels according to the exemplary embodiment are indicated using italics.

[0097] As mentioned above, NW has previously instructed the UE that the RRC profile stored in the UE will be retained when it is in idle / inactive mode.

[0098] Figure 8 The first ASN.1 example (based on 5G RRC configuration) is shown to indicate the list of RRC profiles that can be selected for initial access in the paging message.

[0099] Figure 9 A second ASN.1 example (based on 5G RRC configuration) is shown to indicate a list of RRC profiles that can be selected via paging messages in a UE-specific manner for initial access (or a single selected profile, as well as enabling early activation by NW).

[0100] Therefore, according to some example embodiments, a process is provided to notify the UE which subset of stored RRC profiles can be selected for network access when the UE wants to reconnect to the network from idle / inactive mode. An indication of the preferred profile(s) is sent to the UE via paging information.

[0101] The proposed process provides the option to specify exact configuration files (multiple) that will be used to access the network in a UE-specific manner or for a specific group of UEs.

[0102] Additionally, the NW can indicate the most suitable profile in the UE-specific paging message based on the incoming data transmission, and start activating the indicated profile when a connection request from the UE is expected, helping to reduce the delay in profile activation on the NW side.

[0103] Since the UE is expected to initiate an RRC connection recovery procedure when receiving a paging initiated by the RAN, this facilitates a mechanism for notifying the most suitable profile to access the NW at the moment when considering the service requirements for data transmission initiated by the NW to the UE.

[0104] Therefore, as described above, some example embodiments provide improvements for handling changes in UE mode, such as between connected mode and idle / inactive mode.

[0105] The above example embodiments are merely examples and may be modified.

[0106] The names of network elements, protocols, and methods are based on the current standard. In other versions or other technologies, the names of these network elements and / or protocols and / or methods may differ, provided they provide the corresponding functionality.

[0107] Typically, the example embodiments may be implemented by computer software stored in the memories (memory resources, memory circuitry) 12, 22 and executable by the processors (processing resources, processing circuitry) 11, 21, or by hardware, or by a combination of software and / or firmware and hardware.

[0108] The terms “connection,” “coupling,” or any variation thereof mean any direct or indirect connection or coupling between two or more elements, and may include the presence of one or more intermediate elements between two “connected” or “coupled” elements. The coupling or connection between elements can be physical, logical, or a combination thereof. As adopted herein, as a non-limiting example, two elements can be considered “connected” or “coupled” together by using one or more wires, cables, and printed electrical connections, and by using electromagnetic energy (such as electromagnetic energy with wavelengths in the radio frequency region, microwave region, and light region (both visible and invisible light)).

[0109] Memory (memory resources, memory circuitry) 12, 22 can be of any type suitable for the local technical environment and can be implemented using any suitable data storage technology, such as semiconductor-based memory devices, magnetic memory devices and systems, optical memory devices and systems, fixed and removable memory, and non-transitory computer-readable media. Processor (processing resources, processing circuitry) 11, 21 can be of any type suitable for the local technical environment and, by way of non-limiting example, can include one or more of the following: general-purpose computers, special-purpose computers, microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), and processors based on multi-core processor architectures.

[0110] Furthermore, as used in this application, the term "circuit system" may refer to one or more or all of the following: (a) Hardware circuit implementation only (such as implementations in analog, digital and / or quantum circuit systems); (b) A combination of (multiple) hardware circuits and software, such as (if applicable): (i) A combination of (multiple) analog, digital, and / or quantum hardware circuits with software / firmware; and (ii) Any or all portions of a software-based hardware processor (including multiple digital and / or quantum processors), and multiple memories, working together to enable a device (such as a mobile device, computing device, or server) to perform various functions; and (c) Any or all parts of (multiple) hardware circuits, such as (multiple) microprocessors, (multiple) processors and / or (multiple) quantum processors, which require software (e.g. firmware) to operate, but may be absent when operation is not required.

[0111] This definition of "circuit system" applies to all uses of the term in this application, including in any claim. As another example, as used in this application, the term "circuit system" also covers implementations that consist only of hardware circuitry or a processor (or multiple processors), or portions of hardware circuitry or a processor and / or its accompanying software and / or firmware. For example, and if applicable to specific claim elements, the term "circuit system" also covers baseband integrated circuits or processor integrated circuits for mobile devices, or similar integrated circuits in servers, cellular network devices, or other computing or network devices.

[0112] As used herein, the term “non-transient” refers to a limitation on the medium itself (i.e., tangible, not signaling), rather than a limitation on the persistence of data storage (e.g., RAM vs. ROM).

[0113] It should be noted that, as used herein, “at least one of the following: ” and “at least one of ” and similar expressions (where two or more elements are a list connected by “and” or “or”) mean at least any one of these elements, or at least any two or more of these elements, or at least all of these elements.

[0114] It should be understood that the various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are illustrative and not restrictive, and are not intended to be construed as limiting. Various modifications and applications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.

[0115] The following items are covered by the above disclosure:

[0116] Project 1. An apparatus in a user equipment, comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to at least: During the user equipment's idle or inactive mode, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0117] Item 2. The apparatus according to Item 1, wherein The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Reconnect to the network by using a wireless resource control profile.

[0118] Item 3. The apparatus according to Item 2, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: After receiving a paging message, activate security, and The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0119] Project 4. The apparatus according to Project 3, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and at least one radio resource control profile used is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0120] Item 5. The apparatus according to Item 1, wherein The information indicates at least two radio resource control profiles, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Choose a radio resource control profile from at least two radio resource control profiles. The Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request informs the network about the selected RRC profile, and Activate the selected wireless resource control profile.

[0121] Item 6. The apparatus according to Item 5, wherein Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment, a radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0122] Item 7. The apparatus according to Item 5, wherein This device can connect to multiple different networks. Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the connection to at least one network, select a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0123] Item 8. The apparatus according to Item 5, wherein Priority is assigned to at least two radio resource control profiles, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: A radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles based on the priority assigned to the radio resource control profile and based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

[0124] Item 9. The apparatus according to any one of items 5 to 8, wherein Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile, security is activated upon receiving a paging message, and The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0125] Item 10. The apparatus according to Item 9, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected at least one radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0126] Item 11. The apparatus according to any one of items 1 to 10, wherein at least one wireless resource profile is pre-stored in the apparatus.

[0127] Item 12. The apparatus according to Item 11, wherein the information indicating at least one radio resource control profile is an identifier.

[0128] Item 13. The apparatus according to Item 12, wherein Information indicating at least one radio resource control profile includes: A list containing a sequence of enumerated radio resource profile identifiers, or A bitmap pointing to a list of Radio Resource Control profile identifiers.

[0129] Item 14. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to at least: Select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment, and During the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, information is sent to at least one user equipment in a paging message, indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0130] Item 15. The apparatus according to Item 14, wherein, Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select a single wireless resource profile to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating a single radio resource control profile selected; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected single radio resource control profile.

[0131] Item 16. The apparatus according to Item 15, wherein Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Receive Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection requests from user equipment, and The validity of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request is determined based on the security activation of the user equipment (UE), which is based on the mapping between the UE and the selected RRC profile.

[0132] Item 17. The apparatus according to Item 16, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0133] Item 18. The apparatus according to Item 14, wherein Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select at least two radio resource profiles to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating at least two selected radio resource control profiles; Receives a radio resource connection request from the user equipment, the radio resource connection request including information about a radio resource control profile selected by the user equipment; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected radio resource control profile.

[0134] Item 19. The apparatus according to Item 18, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Assign priority to each radio resource profile, and Information about priority is sent to the user equipment in the paging message.

[0135] Item 20. The apparatus according to Item 14, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the services to be applied by the user equipment, select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment.

[0136] Item 21. The apparatus according to Item 14 or 20, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the characteristics of data transmission to and / or from the user equipment, at least one radio resource profile will be selected for application by the user equipment.

[0137] Item 22. The apparatus according to any one of items 18 to 20, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: The validity of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request is determined based on the security activation of the user equipment (UE). The RRC connection request includes information received from the UE regarding the selected RRC profile, and the security activation is based on the mapping between the UE and the selected RRC profile.

[0138] Item 23. The apparatus according to Item 22, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0139] Item 24. The apparatus according to Item 14, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and The paging message sends information to the user equipment group, indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0140] Item 25. The apparatus according to Item 24, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select user equipment groups based on the services that will be applied by the user equipment.

[0141] Item 26. The apparatus according to Item 14, wherein the information indicating at least one radio resource control profile is an identifier.

[0142] Item 27. The apparatus according to Item 26, wherein: Information indicating at least one radio resource control profile includes: A list containing a sequence of enumerated radio resource profile identifiers, or A bitmap pointing to a list of Radio Resource Control profile identifiers.

[0143] Item 28. A method for use in a user equipment, comprising: During the user equipment's idle or inactive mode, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0144] Project 29. According to the method described in Project 28, wherein The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and The method also includes: Reconnect to the network by using a wireless resource control profile.

[0145] Item 30. The method described in Item 29 further includes: Based on the user equipment and a radio resource control profile, security is activated upon receiving a paging message. The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0146] Item 31. The method according to Item 30, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the at least one radio resource control profile used is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0147] Item 32. According to the method described in Item 28, wherein... The information indicates at least two radio resource control profiles, and The method also includes: Choose a radio resource control profile from at least two radio resource control profiles. The Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request informs the network about the selected RRC profile, and Activate the selected wireless resource control profile.

[0148] Item 33. The method described in Item 32 further includes: Based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment, a radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0149] Item 34. According to the method described in Item 32, wherein... User equipment can connect to multiple different networks. The method also includes: Based on the connection to at least one network, select a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0150] Item 35. According to the method described in Item 32, wherein... Priority is assigned to at least two radio resource control profiles, and The method also includes: A radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles based on the priority assigned to the radio resource control profile and based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

[0151] Item 36. The method according to any one of items 32 to 35, further comprising: Based on the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile, security is activated upon receiving a paging message. The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0152] Item 37. The method according to Item 36, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected at least one radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0153] Item 38. The method according to any one of items 28 to 37, wherein at least one wireless resource profile is pre-stored in the device.

[0154] Item 39. The method according to Item 38, wherein the information indicating at least one radio resource control profile is an identifier.

[0155] Project 40. According to the method described in Project 39, wherein Information indicating at least one radio resource control profile includes: A list containing a sequence of enumerated radio resource profile identifiers, or A bitmap pointing to a list of Radio Resource Control profile identifiers.

[0156] Project 41. A method comprising: Select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment, and During the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, information is sent to at least one user equipment in a paging message, indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0157] Item 42. The method according to Item 41 further includes: Select a single wireless resource profile to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating a single radio resource control profile selected; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected single radio resource control profile.

[0158] Item 43. The method according to Item 42 further includes: Receive Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection requests from user equipment, and The validity of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request is determined based on the security activation of the user equipment (UE), which is based on the mapping between the UE and the selected RRC profile.

[0159] Item 44. The method according to Item 43, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0160] Item 45. The method according to Item 41 further includes: Select at least two radio resource profiles to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating at least two selected radio resource control profiles; Receives a radio resource connection request from the user equipment, the radio resource connection request including information about a radio resource control profile selected by the user equipment; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected radio resource control profile.

[0161] Item 46. The method according to Item 45 further includes: Assign priority to each radio resource profile, and Information about priority is sent to the user equipment in the paging message.

[0162] Item 47. The method according to Item 41 further includes: Based on the services to be applied by the user equipment, select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment.

[0163] Item 48. The method according to Item 41 or 47 further includes: Based on the characteristics of data transmission to and / or from the user equipment, at least one radio resource profile will be selected for application by the user equipment.

[0164] Item 49. The method according to any one of items 45 to 48, further comprising: The validity of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request is determined based on the security activation of the user equipment (UE). The RRC connection request includes information received from the UE regarding the selected RRC profile, and the security activation is based on the mapping between the UE and the selected RRC profile.

[0165] Item 50. The method according to Item 49, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0166] Item 51. The method according to Item 50 further includes: Select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and The paging message sends information to the user equipment group, indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0167] Item 52. The method according to Item 51 further includes: Select user equipment groups based on the services that will be applied by the user equipment.

[0168] Item 53. The method according to Item 41, wherein the information indicating at least one radio resource control profile is an identifier.

[0169] Item 54. The apparatus according to Item 53, wherein: Information indicating at least one radio resource control profile includes: A list containing a sequence of enumerated radio resource profile identifiers, or A bitmap pointing to a list of Radio Resource Control profile identifiers.

[0170] Item 55. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to at least: Select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and During the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, information is sent to the user equipment group in a paging message, indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0171] Item 56. The apparatus according to Item 1, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select user equipment groups based on the services that will be applied by the user equipment.

[0172] Item 57. The apparatus according to Item 55, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select a single radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment group; The paging message sends information to the user equipment group, indicating a single radio resource control profile selected; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected single radio resource control profile.

[0173] Item 58. The apparatus according to Item 55, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select at least two radio resource profiles to be applied by the user equipment group; The paging message sends information to the user equipment group, indicating at least two selected radio resource control profiles; A radio resource connection request is received from at least one user equipment in the user equipment group, the radio resource connection request including information about a radio resource control profile selected by the at least one user equipment; and Based on the selected radio resource control profile, activate the profile configuration for the connection to at least one user device.

[0174] Item 59. The apparatus according to Item 55, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the services to be applied by the user equipment, select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment group.

[0175] Item 60. The apparatus according to Item 59, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the characteristics of data transmission to and / or from user equipment, at least one radio resource profile will be selected for application by the user equipment group.

[0176] Item 61. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to at least: During the user equipment's idle or inactive mode, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0177] Item 62. The apparatus according to Item 61, wherein: The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Reconnect to the network by using a wireless resource control profile.

[0178] Item 63. The apparatus according to Item 62, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, further cause the device to at least: After receiving a paging message, activate security, and The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0179] Item 64. The apparatus according to Item 61, wherein: The information indicates at least two radio resource control profiles, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Choose a radio resource control profile from at least two radio resource control profiles. The Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request informs the network about the selected RRC profile, and Activate the selected wireless resource control profile.

[0180] Item 65. The apparatus according to Item 64, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment, a radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0181] Item 66. The apparatus according to Item 64, wherein: The device can connect to multiple different networks, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the connection to at least one network, select a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0182] Item 67. The apparatus according to Item 64, wherein: Priority is assigned to at least two radio resource control profiles, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: A radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles based on the priority assigned to the radio resource control profile and based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

[0183] Item 68. A method for use in a user equipment, comprising: During the user equipment's idle or inactive mode, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0184] Project 69. According to the method described in Project 68, wherein: The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Reconnect to the network by using a wireless resource control profile.

[0185] Item 70. The method described in Item 69 further includes: After receiving a paging message, activate security, and The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0186] Item 71. According to the method described in Item 68, wherein: The information indicates at least two radio resource control profiles, and The method also includes: Choose a radio resource control profile from at least two radio resource control profiles. The Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request informs the network about the selected RRC profile, and Activate the selected wireless resource control profile.

[0187] Item 72. The method according to Item 71 further includes: Based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment, a radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0188] Item 73. According to the method described in Item 71, wherein: User equipment can connect to multiple different networks, and The method also includes: Based on the connection to at least one network, select a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0189] Item 74. According to the method described in Item 71, wherein: Priority is assigned to at least two radio resource control profiles, and The method also includes: A radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles based on the priority assigned to the radio resource control profile and based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

[0190] Project 75. A method comprising: Select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and During the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, information is sent to the user equipment group in a paging message, indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0191] Item 76. The method described in Item 75 further includes: Select user equipment groups based on the services that will be applied by the user equipment.

[0192] Item 77. The method according to Item 75 further includes: Select a single radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment group; The paging message sends information to the user equipment group, indicating the selected radio resource control profile; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected single radio resource control profile.

[0193] Item 78. The method described in Item 75 further includes: Select at least two radio resource profiles to be applied by the user equipment group; The paging message sends information to the user equipment group, indicating at least two selected radio resource control profiles; Receives a radio resource connection request from at least one user equipment in the user equipment group, the radio resource connection request including information about a radio resource control profile selected by the at least one user equipment; and Based on the selected radio resource control profile, activate the profile configuration for the connection to at least one user device.

[0194] Item 79. The method according to Item 75 further includes: Based on the services to be applied by the user equipment, select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment group.

[0195] Item 80. The method described in Item 79 further includes: Based on the characteristics of data transmission to and / or from user equipment, at least one radio resource profile will be selected for application by the user equipment group.

[0196] Item 81. A device in a user equipment, comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the device to at least: During the idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile; Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile for the connection to the network; Upon receiving a paging message, security is activated based on the mapping between the user equipment and at least one radio resource control profile used; and The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0197] Item 82. The apparatus according to Item 81, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and at least one radio resource control profile used is a mapping between an identifier of the user equipment and an identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0198] Item 83. The apparatus according to Item 81, wherein: The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Reconnect to the network by using a wireless resource control profile.

[0199] Item 84. The apparatus according to Item 81, wherein: This information indicates at least two radio resource control profiles, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Choose a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles. The Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request informs the network about the selected RRC profile, and Activate the selected wireless resource control profile.

[0200] Item 85. The apparatus according to Item 84, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment, a radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0201] Item 86. The apparatus according to Item 84, wherein: This device can connect to multiple different networks. Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the connection to at least one network, select a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0202] Item 87. The apparatus according to Item 84, wherein: Priority is assigned to at least two radio resource control profiles, and Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: A radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles based on the priority assigned to the radio resource control profile and based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

[0203] Item 88. An apparatus comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the device to at least: Select at least one wireless resource control profile to be applied by at least one user device; In a paging message, information is sent to at least one user equipment indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile; and The validity of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request is determined based on the security activation of the user equipment (UE). The RRC connection request includes information about a RRC profile received from the UE. The security activation is based on a mapping between the UE and the selected RRC profile.

[0204] Item 89. The apparatus according to Item 88, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0205] Item 90. The apparatus according to Item 88, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select a single wireless resource profile to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating a single radio resource control profile selected; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected single radio resource control profile.

[0206] Item 91. The apparatus according to Item 88, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Select at least two radio resource profiles to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating at least two selected radio resource control profiles; Receives a radio resource connection request from the user equipment, the radio resource connection request including information about a radio resource control profile selected by the user equipment; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected radio resource control profile.

[0207] Item 92. The apparatus according to Item 91, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Assign priority to each radio resource profile, and Information about priority is sent to the user equipment in the paging message.

[0208] Item 93. The apparatus according to Item 91, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the services to be applied by the user equipment, select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment.

[0209] Item 94. The apparatus according to Item 91, wherein: Instructions stored in at least one memory, when executed by at least one processor, also cause the device to at least: Based on the characteristics of data transmission to and / or from the user equipment, at least one radio resource profile will be selected for application by the user equipment.

[0210] Item 95. A method for use in a user equipment, comprising: During the idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile; Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile for the connection to the network; Upon receiving a paging message, security is activated based on the mapping between the user equipment and at least one radio resource control profile used; and The protection will be sent to the network via a wireless resource control connection request.

[0211] Item 96. The method according to Item 95, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the at least one radio resource control profile used is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0212] Project 97. According to the method described in Project 95, wherein: The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and The method also includes: Reconnect to the network by using a wireless resource control profile.

[0213] Project 98. According to the method described in Project 95, wherein: The information indicates at least two radio resource control profiles, and The method also includes: Choose a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles. The Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request informs the network about the selected RRC profile, and Activate the selected wireless resource control profile.

[0214] Item 99. The method described in Item 98 further includes: Based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment, a radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0215] Project 100. According to the method described in Project 98, wherein: The device can connect to multiple different networks. The method also includes: Based on the connection to at least one network, select a radio resource profile from at least two radio resource control profiles.

[0216] Item 101. The apparatus according to Item 98, wherein: Priority is assigned to at least two radio resource control profiles, and The method also includes: A radio resource profile is selected from at least two radio resource control profiles based on the priority assigned to the radio resource control profile and based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

[0217] Item 102. A method comprising: Select at least one wireless resource control profile to be applied by at least one user device; In a paging message, information is sent to at least one user equipment indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile; and The validity of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request is determined based on the security activation of the user equipment (UE). The RRC connection request includes information about a selected RRC profile received from the UE, and the security activation is based on a mapping between the UE and the selected RRC profile.

[0218] Item 103. The method according to Item 102, wherein the mapping between the user equipment and the selected radio resource control profile is a mapping between the identifier of the user equipment and the identifier of the radio resource control profile.

[0219] Item 104 The method according to Item 102 further includes: Select a single wireless resource profile to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating a single radio resource control profile selected; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected single radio resource control profile.

[0220] Item 105. The method according to Item 102 further includes: Select at least two radio resource profiles to be applied by the user equipment; The paging message sends information to at least one user equipment, indicating at least two selected radio resource control profiles; Receives a radio resource connection request from the user equipment, the radio resource connection request including information about a radio resource control profile selected by the user equipment; and Activate the configuration profile based on the selected radio resource control profile.

[0221] Item 106. The method according to Item 105 further includes: Assign priority to each radio resource profile, and Information about priority is sent to the user equipment in the paging message.

[0222] Item 107. The method according to Item 105 further includes: Based on the services to be applied by the user equipment, select at least one radio resource profile to be applied by the user equipment.

[0223] Item 108. The method according to Item 105 further includes: Based on the characteristics of data transmission to and / or from the user equipment, at least one radio resource profile will be selected for application by the user equipment.

[0224] Item 109. A computer program product including code components for performing the method according to any one of items 28 to 54, 68 to 80 or 95 to 108 when executed on a processing component or module.

[0225] Item 110. The computer program product according to Item 109, wherein the computer program product is embodied on a computer-readable medium, and / or the computer program product is directly loaded into the internal memory of a computer, and / or can be transmitted via a network by means of at least one of the processes of uploading, downloading, and pushing.

[0226] Item 111. A device in a user equipment, comprising: A component for receiving a paging message from the network during the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and A component used to reconnect to a network using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0227] Item 112. An apparatus comprising: Components for selecting at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment, and A component for sending information to at least one user equipment in a paging message during the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, the information indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0228] Item 113. An apparatus for use in a user equipment, comprising: A component for receiving a paging message from the network during a user equipment's idle or inactive mode, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and A component used to reconnect to a network using at least one wireless resource control profile.

[0229] Item 114. An apparatus comprising: Components for selecting at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by the user equipment group, and A component for sending information to a group of user equipments in a paging message during the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, the information indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile.

[0230] Item 115. An apparatus for use in a user equipment, comprising: A component for receiving a paging message from the network during the idle or inactive mode of a user equipment, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile; A component used to reconnect to a network using at least one wireless resource control profile; A component for activating security upon receiving a paging message, based on a mapping between the user equipment and at least one radio resource control profile used; and A component used to protect wireless resource control connection requests that will be sent to the network.

[0231] Item 116. An apparatus comprising: A component for selecting at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment; Components for sending information to at least one user equipment in a paging message, the information indicating at least one selected radio resource control profile; and A component for determining the validity of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request based on security activation of a user equipment, the RRC connection request including information about a selected RRC profile received from the user equipment, the security activation being based on a mapping between the user equipment and the selected RRC profile.

Claims

1. An apparatus in a user equipment, comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory, the at least one memory storing instructions, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, causing the device to at least: During the user equipment's idle or inactive mode, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein... The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and The instructions stored in the at least one memory, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the device to at least: Reconnect to the network by using the aforementioned wireless resource control profile.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The information indicates at least two radio resource control profiles, and The instructions stored in the at least one memory, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the device to at least: Select a radio resource control profile from the at least two radio resource control profiles. In the Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection request, the network is notified about the selected RRC profile, and Activate the selected wireless resource control profile.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The instructions stored in the at least one memory, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the device to at least: The radio resource profile is selected from the at least two radio resource control profiles based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

5. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The device can connect to multiple different networks. The instructions stored in the at least one memory, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the device to at least: Based on the connection to at least one network, the radio resource profile is selected from the at least two radio resource control profiles.

6. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: Priority is assigned to the at least two radio resource control profiles, and The instructions stored in the at least one memory, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the device to at least: The radio resource profile is selected from the at least two radio resource control profiles based on the priority assigned to the radio resource control profile and based on at least one service to be applied by the user equipment.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one wireless resource profile is pre-stored in the apparatus.

8. A device for communication, comprising: At least one processor, and At least one memory, the at least one memory storing instructions, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, causing the device to at least: Select at least one radio resource control profile to be applied by at least one user equipment, and During the idle or inactive mode of the user equipment, information is sent to the at least one user equipment in a paging message, the information indicating the selected at least one radio resource control profile.

9. A method for use in a user equipment, comprising: During the user equipment's idle or inactive mode, a paging message is received from the network, the paging message including information indicating at least one radio resource control profile, and Reconnect to the network by using at least one wireless resource control profile.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein: The information in the paging message indicates a radio resource control profile, and The method further includes: Reconnect to the network by using the aforementioned wireless resource control profile.

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