Prioritizing radiation requirements based on special-purpose features supported by user equipment.

Abstract

A method is provided which includes receiving system information in a UE capable of operating in a network serving multiple user equipment (UEs). The UE is implemented as a special purpose device supporting one or more special purpose features of the network, and the system information includes a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs. The method includes selecting a special purpose NS value in a special purpose UE, the special purpose NS value being related to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the special purpose UE, and then applying the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the special purpose UE. Related devices which may be implemented as special purpose UEs are also provided.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to telecommunications, and more specifically to prioritizing emission requirements for radio frequency transmission by user equipment based on specific-purpose features supported by the user equipment. [Background Art]

[0002] A telecommunication system can be viewed as an arrangement that enables communication sessions between two or more entities such as user terminals, base stations and / or other nodes by providing carriers between the various entities involved in the communication path. A telecommunication system may for example be provided by a communication network and one or more compatible communication devices. A communication session may comprise, for example, communication of data for carrying communication information such as voice, video, email, text messages, multimedia and / or content data. Non-limiting examples of provided services include two-way or multi-way calls, data communication or multimedia services, and access to data network systems such as the Internet.

[0003] In a wireless telecommunication system, at least a portion of a communication session between at least two stations occurs over a wireless link. Examples of wireless systems include public land mobile networks (PLMN), satellite-based communication systems, and different wireless local networks, for example, wireless local area networks (WLAN). Some wireless systems can be divided into cells and are therefore often referred to as cellular systems.

[0004] A user can access the telecommunications system through an appropriate communication device or terminal. A user's communication device may also be called user equipment (UE) or user device. The communication device includes appropriate signal receiving and transmitting equipment to enable communication, for example, access to a communication network or direct communication with other users. The communication device may access a carrier provided by a station, for example, a cell base station, and transmit and / or receive communication information on the carrier.

[0005] Telecommunication systems and related devices typically operate according to given standards and specifications that define what various entities associated with the system are permitted to do and how it should be achieved. Communication protocols and / or parameters to be used for connection are also typically defined. An example of a telecommunication system is the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). Other examples of telecommunication systems include Long-Term Evolution (LTE), LTE Advanced, and so-called 5G or New Radio (NR) networks. NR is standardized by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). [Overview of the project] [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The exemplary implementations of this disclosure are for telecommunications, and in particular for prioritizing radiation requirements for radio frequency transmission by user equipment based on purpose-specific features supported by user equipment. In this regard, this disclosure includes, without limitation, the following exemplary implementations:

[0007] Several exemplary implementations provide a device comprising a memory configured to store computer-readable program code and a processing circuit, the processing circuit accessing the memory and executing the computer-readable program code to cause the device to receive system information in a device capable of operating in a network serving at least: multiple user devices (UEs), the device being implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network, the system information comprising a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by multiple UEs; causing the purpose-specific NS values ​​related to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UEs; and being configured to apply the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the device.

[0008] Several exemplary implementations provide a device, the device comprising: means for receiving system information in a device operable in a network serving multiple user devices (UEs), the device being implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network, the system information comprising: means for including a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​relating to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs; means for selecting purpose-specific NS values ​​relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UEs; and means for applying the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the device.

[0009] Several exemplary implementations provide a method, the method comprising: receiving system information in a UE capable of operating in a network serving multiple user devices (UEs), the UE being implemented for a specific purpose to support one or more purpose-specific features of the network, the system information comprising a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​relating to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs; selecting purpose-specific NS values ​​in a purpose-specific UE, the purpose-specific NS values ​​relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UE; and applying the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UE.

[0010] Several exemplary implementations provide a computer-readable storage medium which is non-temporary and contains computer-readable program code stored internally, which, in response to execution by a processing circuit, causes a device to receive system information in a device capable of operating within a network serving at least: multiple user devices (UEs), the device being implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network, the system information containing a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by multiple UEs; causing the purpose-specific UE to select a purpose-specific NS value related to the radiation requirements for RF transmission; and causing the device to apply the radiation requirements for RF transmission.

[0011] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the Disclosure will become apparent from reading the following detailed description, along with the accompanying diagrams briefly described below. The Disclosure includes any combination of two, three, four, or more features or elements described herein, whether such features or elements are expressly combined or otherwise described in the specific exemplary implementations described herein. The Disclosure is intended to be read as a whole so that, unless the context of the Disclosure expressly indicates otherwise, any separable feature or element of the Disclosure should be considered combinable in any aspect and exemplary implementation.

[0012] Accordingly, it will be recognized that the summary of the invention is provided merely to summarize several exemplary implementations in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it will be recognized that the exemplary implementations described above are merely examples and should not be construed as narrowing the scope or spirit of the present disclosure. Other exemplary implementations, aspects, and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description, along with accompanying drawings illustrating the principles of some of the described exemplary implementations.

[0013] The exemplary implementations of this disclosure are described in general terms, and references are made here to the attached figures which are not necessarily drawn according to a constant proportional scale. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This figure shows a telecommunications system comprising one or more public land mobile networks (PLMNs) coupled to one or more external data networks, according to some exemplary implementations of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This diagram shows the deployment of a PLMN serving user equipment (UE) in several exemplary implementation configurations. [Figure 3]This figure shows the deployment of PLMN, including an example of a specific-purpose UE, i.e., an aerial UE, in several exemplary implementation forms. [Figure 4A] This flowchart shows various steps in a method, based on various exemplary implementations. [Figure 4B] This flowchart shows various steps in a method, based on various exemplary implementations. [Figure 4C] This flowchart shows various steps in a method, based on various exemplary implementations. [Figure 4D] This flowchart shows various steps in a method, based on various exemplary implementations. [Figure 4E] This flowchart shows various steps in a method, based on various exemplary implementations. [Figure 5] This figure shows the device in several exemplary implementation configurations. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015] Several implementations of this disclosure are described more fully hereafter with reference to the accompanying diagrams, some of which are not all of the implementations of this disclosure. In practice, various implementations of this disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the implementations described herein; rather, these exemplary implementations are provided so that this disclosure is thorough and complete and fully conveys the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. Similar reference figures refer to similar elements throughout.

[0016] Unless otherwise specified or evident from the context, references to a first, second, or similar should not be construed as suggesting a particular order. A feature described as being above another feature may instead be below it (unless otherwise specified or evident from the context), and vice versa; and similarly, another feature described as being to the left of another feature may instead be to the right of it, and vice versa. Similarly, references to quantitative measures, values, geometric relationships, or similar may be made herein, but unless otherwise stated, any one or more of these, if not all of them, may be absolute or approximate to accommodate possible acceptable variations, such as variations due to engineering tolerances or similar.

[0017] As used herein, unless otherwise specified or evident from the context, the “or” of a set of operands is an “inclusive or,” which is true if one or more of the operands are true, and only if so, in contrast to the “exclusive or,” which is false if all of the operands are true. For example, "[A] or [B]" is true if [A] is true, or if [B] is true, or if both [A] and [B] are true. Furthermore, the articles “a” and “an” mean “one or more” unless otherwise specified or evident from the context relating to the singular. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, it should be understood that the terms “data,” “content,” “digital content,” “information,” and similar terms may sometimes be used interchangeably. The term “network” may refer to a group of interconnected computers, including clients and servers; and within the network, these computers may be interconnected directly or indirectly by various means, including one or more switches, routers, gateways, access points, or similar devices.

[0018] While references herein may be made to terms specific to particular systems, architectures, or similar entities, it should be understood that exemplary implementations of this disclosure may be equally applicable to any of the many systems, architectures, and similar entities. For example, references may be made to 3GPP technologies such as the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), UMTS, LTE, LTE Advanced, and 5G NR; however, it should be understood that exemplary implementations of this disclosure may be equally applicable to non-3GPP technologies such as IEEE 802, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Low Energy.

[0019] Furthermore, as used in this application, the term “circuitry” means: (a) a hardware-only circuit implementation (such as an implementation in a simple analog and / or digital circuit); (b) a combination of hardware circuitry and software, for example (where applicable): (i) a combination of analog and / or digital hardware circuitry and software / firmware; and (ii) any part of a software-containing hardware processor(s) (including digital signal processor(s)), software, and memory(s) that works together to cause a device such as a mobile phone or server to perform various functions; or (c) one or more hardware circuits(s) and / or processor(s), such as a microprocessor(s) or a part of a microprocessor(s), that require software (e.g., firmware) for operation, but the software may not be present when not required for operation.

[0020] The above stipulation of circuit portion applies to all uses of this term in the present application, including in any claim. By way of further example, as used in the present application, the term circuit portion also simply covers implementations of a hardware circuit or a processor (or a plurality of processors) or a part of a hardware circuit or a processor and its (or their) accompanying software and / or firmware. The term circuit portion also covers, for example, and where applicable to a particular claim element, a baseband integrated circuit or a processor integrated circuit for a mobile device or a similar integrated circuit in a server, a cellular network device, or another computing or network device.

[0021] Figure 1 shows a telecommunication system 100 in accordance with various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure. A telecommunication system generally comprises one or more telecommunication networks. As shown, for example, the system comprises one or more public land mobile networks (PLMN) 102 coupled to one or more other external data networks 104—particularly including a wide area network (WAN) such as the Internet. Each PLMN comprises a core network (CN) 106 backbone such as an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) of LTE, a 5G core network (5GC), or the like; and each of the core network and the Internet is coupled to one or more radio access networks (RAN) 108, an air interface, or the like that implement one or more radio access technologies (RAT). As used herein, "network device" refers to any suitable device on the network side of a telecommunication network. Examples of suitable network devices are described in more detail below.

[0022] Furthermore, the system may include one or more radio units that may be variously known as user equipment (UE), terminal devices, terminal equipment, mobile stations, or the like. A UE is generally a device configured to communicate with a network device or another UE in a telecommunication network. The UE may be a portable computer (e.g., laptop, notebook, tablet computer), a mobile phone (e.g., cellular phone, smartphone), a wearable computer (e.g., smart watch), or the like. In other examples, the UE may be an Internet of things (IoT) device, an industrial IoT (IIoT) device, a vehicle equipped with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technology, or the like. In operation, these UEs are configured to connect to one or more RANs 108 via their respective radio access technologies, thereby accessing a specific CN 106 of the PLMN 102 or accessing one or more external data networks 104 (e.g., the Internet). The external data networks may be configured to provide Internet access, operator services, third-party services, and the like. For example, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) classifies 5G mobile network services into three categories: enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC), and massive machine type communications (mMTC), or massive Internet of things (MIoT).

[0023] Examples of radio access technologies include 3GPP radio access technologies such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, LTE Advanced, and 5G NR. Other examples of radio access technologies include IEEE 802 technologies such as IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.15 (including 802.15.1 (WPAN / Bluetooth), 802.15.4 (Zigbee), and 802.15.6 (WBAN)), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and similar technologies. In general, radio access technologies may refer to any 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or higher generation mobile communication technologies, and different versions thereof, as well as any other wireless radio access technologies that may be deployed to interact with such mobile communication technologies to provide access to the CN106 of a mobile network operator (MNO).

[0024] In various examples, RAN108 may consist of one or more macrocells, microcells, picocells, femtocells, or similar. RAN may generally include one or more radio access nodes configured to interact with UE110. In various examples, radio access nodes may be called base stations (BS), access points (AP), base transceiver stations (BTS), node B (NB), evolutionary NBs (eNB), macro BS, NB (MNB) or eNB (MeNB), home BS, NB (HNB) or eNB (HeNB), next-generation NBs (gNB), next-generation eNBs (ng-eNB), or similar. A certain type of governing entity is responsible for controlling the radio access nodes. The governing entity and radio access nodes may be separate or integrated into a single device. The network control / operation entity may include a processing circuit section configured to perform various management functions. The processing circuit section may be associated with a computer-readable storage medium or database to maintain information required for the management functions.

[0025] RAN108 may be centralized or decentralized. In various examples, the components of the RAN may be interconnected by Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), optical fiber, dark fiber, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), WDM-PON (WDM passive optical network), optical transport network (OTN), time-sensitive networking (TSN), and / or any other data link layer network, possibly including wireless links. The RAN may be connected to CN106 through one or more gateways, network functions, or similar.

[0026] As recognized, PLMN102 may be deployed in numerous different ways. Figure 2 shows deployments of PLMN102, such as 4G LTE or 5G deployments, in several exemplary implementation forms. As shown, the deployment includes a CN106 and a RAN108 having one or more radio access nodes 202 configured to interact with UE110. In a 4G LTE deployment, the EPC is the CN, and the evolved UMTS terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) is the RAN; and the E-UTRAN includes one or more eNBs (radio access nodes) configured to connect UEs to the E-UTRAN and thereby access the EPC. Similarly, in a 5G deployment, 5GC is CN106, and the next-generation radio access network (NG-RAN) is RAN108; and the NG-RAN includes one or more gNBs (radio access nodes 202) configured to connect UE110 to the NG-RAN and thereby access 5GC. The term "gNB" in 5G may correspond to eNB in ​​4G LTE.

[0027] Some deployments of 4G LTE and 5G can be considered standalone (SA) deployments. Other deployments combine 4G LTE and 5G technologies and are called non-standalone (NSA) deployments. In some deployments, the E-UTRAN includes one or more ng-eNBs configured to communicate with the 5GC and may similarly be configured to communicate with one or more gNBs. Similarly, in another deployment, the NG-RAN may include one or more en-gNBs configured to communicate with the EPC and may similarly be configured to communicate with one or more eNBs. In various examples, a single UE, dual-mode or multi-mode UE may support multiple (two or more) RANs—thereby being configured to connect to multiple RANs, such as 4G LTE and 5G.

[0028] In some deployments, the operation of the radio access node 202 may be distributed or functionally divided among components including one or more remote radio heads (RRHs) or radio units (RUs) and baseband units (BBUs); and in some architectures, the BBU may be divided into distributed units (DUs) and central / centralized units (CUs), such as servers, hosts, or nodes. In some architectures, the RRHs / RUs and DUs may be co-located. Node operation may also be distributed among multiple servers, hosts, or nodes.

[0029] It should also be understood that the distribution of work between CN106 operation and radio access node 202 operation may vary depending on the implementation. Therefore, the 5G network architecture may be based on a so-called CU-DU split. One gNB-CU (central node) may control one or more gNB-DUs. A gNB-CU may control multiple spatially separated gNB-DUs that act as at least one transmit / receive (Tx / Rx) node. In some exemplary implementations, however, a gNB-DU (also called a DU) may include, for example, the radio link control (RLC), medium access control (MAC) layer, and physical (PHY) layer, while a gNB-CU (also called a CU) may include layers above the RLC layer, such as the packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layer, radio resource control (RRC), and Internet Protocol (IP) layer. Other functional splits are also possible. It is conceivable that a person skilled in the art would be familiar with the OSI model and functions within each layer.

[0030] In some exemplary implementations, a server or CU may generate a virtual network through which the server communicates with radio nodes. Generally, virtual networking may involve a process of combining hardware and software network resources and network functions into a single software-based management entity, a virtual network. Such a virtual network may provide a flexible distribution of operations between the server and the radio head / node. In practice, any digital signal processing task may be performed in the CU or DU, and the boundary through which responsibility is shifted between the CU and DU may be selected depending on the implementation.

[0031] The PLMN200 may use several operating (frequency) bands, which may be located within a channel through which radio transmission and reception are carried. The UE110 configured to connect to the PLMN may, in part, be subject to various radio frequency (RF) requirements, which may differ for different operating bands. In this regard, the UE may be categorized or classified into power classes that define the maximum output power across the channel bandwidth, and the power class of the UE may differ for different operating bands of the PLMN. In connection with this, the UE may be permitted to reduce the maximum output power by a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) and a maximum power reduction (MPR) permitted by the transmit bandwidth configuration.

[0032] In various examples, further radiation requirements may be signaled to the UE110 by the PLMN200. These further radiation requirements may relate to the respective network signaling (NS) values ​​indicated in the RRC signaling by the band number of the applicable operating band, and to the relevant values ​​in the information elements (e.g., (additionalSpectrumEmission)) of the system information broadcast to the UE by the radio access node 202, such as in the system information block (SIB). To satisfy further requirements, an additional maximum power reduction (A-MPR) may be permitted with respect to the maximum output power, and the overall reduction with respect to the UE's maximum output power may be characterized as max(MPR, A-MPR).

[0033] By supporting multiple operating bands and allowing changes to the NS values ​​defined for the operating bands after their introduction, the PLMN200 may enable the use of multiple NS values ​​for an operating band. This may be called "multiNS" support. Thus, the PLMN may provide the UE110 with a list of multiple NS values ​​for an operating band, and the UE may support one or more of these multiple NS values. The UE may then select one NS value from the list of one or more NS values ​​that the UE supports. More specifically, for example, the PLMN may provide the UE with an ordered list of NS values ​​(multiNS list) for an operating band, and the UE may select the first NS value from one or more NS values ​​that the UE supports.

[0034] Networks, including 4G LTE and 5G, are designed for specific purposes other than communication over PLMNs, but are now beginning to support devices with wireless capabilities served by PLMNs. A PLMN may therefore include one or more purpose-specific features to support the purpose-specific applications of these devices. In this regard, a purpose-specific UE may be defined as a UE110 that supports one or more purpose-specific features of the network. In some cases, however, the purpose-specific feature(s) supporting a purpose-specific UE may be subject to different radiation requirements, such as A-MPR, than other UEs served by the network. And in some of these cases, the NS values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for the other UEs may not be appropriate for the purpose-specific UE.

[0035] Figure 3 shows the deployment of PLMN300 in several exemplary implementation forms, including an example of a specific-purpose UE, namely an aerial UE302. In this regard, the aerial UE is a UE110 capable of aerial communications. The aerial UE may be installed inside an aircraft (aerial vehicle) designed to navigate (i.e., fly) through the atmosphere. The aircraft may be crewed or uncrewed. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more commonly called drones, are one specific example of suitable aircraft discussed as being served by the deployment of 4G LTE and 5G networks.

[0036] In some examples, the aerial UE 302 may be remotely controlled by a pilot or other operator using a controller 304. In the case of a UAV, the controller may also be called a UAV controller, and the UAV and UAV controller may form an unmanned aerial system (UAS). The controller may be a networked controller configured to connect to the aerial UE via a PLMN 300, in which case the controller may also be a UE; in other examples, the controller may be a non-networked controller configured to connect to the aerial UE outside of the PLMN. Entities such as a UAS service supplier (USS) 306 may be connected to the PLMN by an external data network 104 and provide services to pilots / operators when any applicable UAS traffic management (UTM) requirements are met. In this regard, the USS may be a civil aviation authority (CAA) or operate under the direction of a CAA.

[0037] The Aerial UE302 supports one or more Aerial features of PLMN300. In a 4G LTE or 5G deployment, for example, the Aerial feature(s) may require a subscription and include one or more subscription-based Aerial UE identification and authorization, altitude reporting, location information reporting, interference detection, and / or flight path information signaling. The Aerial feature(s) supports Aerial applications in which Aerial UEs navigate through the atmosphere and take into account different propagation environments for Aerial UEs. And as described herein, the altitude of an Aerial UE may more specifically refer to the altitude of the UE.

[0038] For most physical interface configurations, the aerial UE 302 behaves similarly to other UEs served by PLMN 300, except that the aerial UE travels through the atmosphere and more frequently transmits "downward" to the radio access node 202. Therefore, the aerial UE may be within line of sight to several radio access nodes in a given geographical area, which may increase the interference that the aerial UE brings (uplink) and receives (downlink). This increase in interference may lead to further restrictions on the aerial UE in certain operating bands for out-of-band radiation, which may protect other systems, such as satellite-based systems like meteorological satellite (MetSat) systems. The NS values ​​associated with the respective radiation requirements for other UEs may not provide adequate protection.

[0039] An aeronautical UE302 may support one or more NS values ​​in a list of multiple NS values ​​for an operating band, but the aeronautical UE may be subject to different radiation requirements than those associated with those NS values. The aeronautical UE may also be configured to support one or more aeronautical NS values ​​(more generally, purpose-specific NS values) that are only supported by the aeronautical UE, and the aeronautical NS values ​​may be included in a list of multiple NS values ​​without affecting other UE110s that do not support aeronautical NS values.

[0040] It is generally desirable for the Aviation UE302 to select an Aviation NS value before other NS values ​​(which may be multiple) that the Aviation UE supports. However, in some examples where the Aviation UE supports an Aviation NS value and other NS values ​​in a list of multiple NS values, the Aviation UE does not have to select an Aviation NS value. In a manner similar to that described above for UE110, if other NS values ​​are listed before an Aviation NS value in an ordered list of NS values, the Aviation UE may select one of the other NS values ​​instead of the Aviation NS value. In this case, the Aviation UE may apply the radiation requirements associated with the other NS value instead of the radiation requirements associated with the Aviation NS value. And in some examples, the NS values ​​do not need to be reordered in order to place the Aviation NS value before other NS values.

[0041] According to some exemplary implementations of this disclosure, the UE110 served by PLMN300 may be configured to implement a set of rules specifying how the aerial UE302 selects an NS value, in order to increase the likelihood that the aerial UE will select an aerial NS value. In some examples, the set of rules may include a first rule specifying that the UE is an aerial UE, and the UE will first select (and apply) the first supported NS value that is an aerial NS value among the supported NS values ​​in an ordered list of NS values, regardless of its position in the ordered list (preferential ordering of NS values ​​based on purpose-specific features supported by the UE). In some examples where the ordered list of NS values ​​does not contain any aerial NS values, the aerial UE may follow a second rule for the aerial UE to select the first supported NS value (legacy behavior followed by other UE110s).

[0042] In some further examples, the aerial UE302 may provide one or more aerial NS values ​​(e.g., time-, height-, and / or location-dependent NS values) that the aerial UE may select when, at a particular time, the aerial UE is within / above / below a particular height and / or located within a designated area. The location of the aerial UE may be represented in one or more dimensions, such as a one-dimensional (1D) location, a two-dimensional (2D) location, or a three-dimensional (3D) location. In some examples, the location of the aerial UE may be indicated by a combination of its height and location. These aerial NS values ​​may be useful in some examples, such as when the behavior of an aerial UE located within / above / below a particular height and / or within a designated area at a particular time is subject to certain radiation requirements.

[0043] In some examples, a list of multiple NS values ​​may be provided in a system information broadcast by the radio access node 202 to the UE110 (including the aviation UE302). In some of these examples, the system information may also indicate whether a particular aviation UE should always follow a second rule (legacy behavior) (regarding aviation NS value selection), always follow a first rule, or follow another rule specifying that a particular aviation UE should ignore certain broadcasted NS values. This other rule may be useful in situations where PLMN300 is trying to avoid a particular aviation UE causing an error by selecting a particular NS value. System information controlling which rules an aviation UE follows may be broadcast in an SIB, such as in a block labeled as SIB type 1 (SIB1), and may include information related to UE access restriction information and scheduling information for other SIBs.

[0044] As described above, the Aviation UE302 may prioritize the selection of Aviation NS values ​​based on the Aviation / Purpose-Specific features (or features) supported by the UE. The selection of Aviation NS values ​​(and the application of associated radiation requirements) may be triggered in the Aviation UE by events such as the receipt of system information containing a list of NS values. In some examples, the Aviation UE may be triggered by other events in addition to, or instead of, the receipt of system information containing a list of NS values.

[0045] In some examples, Aerial UE302 may be triggered to select an Aerial NS value when the Aerial UE establishes access to an Aerial feature(s), such as by performing subscription-based Aerial UE identification and authorization toward USS306. In this regard, the Aerial UE may support an Aerial feature(s), but it does not have to perform subscription-based Aerial UE identification and authorization until it is expected to access those Aerial features(s), such as at the start of a planned flight mission.

[0046] Therefore, the Aviation UE302 may be configured to select and apply another (non-aviation) NS value from a list of NS values, as any other UE110, until the Aviation UE establishes access to the aviation feature(s). The Aviation UE may then be triggered to dynamically select and apply the Aviation NS value. The Aviation NS value may be such that it is provided within a list of NS values; or, in some examples, the Aviation NS value may be provided to the Aviation UE in other signaling (e.g., RRC signaling) either as part of or after performing its subscription-based Aviation UE identification and authorization.

[0047] As shown above, in some examples, the aerial UE302 may provide one or more aerial NS values ​​that depend on the current time, altitude, and / or location of the aerial UE. In some of these examples, the aerial UE may be configured to select and apply a first aerial NS value. The aerial UE may monitor or otherwise determine the current time, its altitude, and / or location; and when the aerial UE is operating at a particular time, located within / on / below a particular altitude, and / or within a designated area, the aerial UE may be triggered to dynamically select and apply a second aerial NS value related to a second radiation requirement for the aerial UE at its altitude and / or location.

[0048] Accordingly, an exemplary implementation of this disclosure provides a UE110 that can operate in a network serving multiple UEs (e.g., PLMN300). The UE may be implemented as a special-purpose UE (e.g., aviation UE302) supporting one or more special-purpose features (e.g., aviation features) of the network. The special-purpose UE may be configured to receive system information including a list of NS values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for RF transmission by multiple UEs. The special-purpose UE may be configured to select special-purpose NS values ​​(e.g., aviation NS values) related to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the special-purpose UE and to apply the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the special-purpose UE.

[0049] In some examples, a specific purpose NS value (e.g., an aviation NS value) is selected from a list of NS values ​​that include the specific purpose NS value. In some of these examples, a specific purpose UE (e.g., aviation UE302) supports a subset of NS values, and the specific purpose NS value is selected from a subset of NS values ​​that includes the specific purpose NS value. In some further examples, a specific purpose NS value is selected over at least one other NS value in the subset of NS values. And in some examples, where the NS values ​​have a certain order in the list of NS values, the subset of NS values ​​includes multiple specific purpose NS values, and the selected specific purpose NS value is the first of the multiple specific purpose NS values ​​in that order.

[0050] In some examples, a specific purpose UE (e.g., Aviation UE302) is configured to receive one or more specific purpose NS values ​​(e.g., Aviation NS values) independent of a list of NS values; and in some of these examples, the specific purpose NS value is selected from one or more specific purpose NS values.

[0051] In some examples, a special-purpose UE (e.g., aviation UE302) may be configured to select a certain NS value from a list of NS values ​​and to apply one of the respective radiation requirements associated with the NS value for RF transmission by the special-purpose UE. In some of these examples, when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied, the special-purpose UE is configured to establish access to one or more special-purpose features (e.g., aviation features) of the network. The special-purpose NS value may then be selected based on the special-purpose UE's access to one or more special-purpose features.

[0052] In some examples, a specific-purpose UE (e.g., an aerial UE302) is configured to determine at least one of the current time, altitude (height), or location of the specific-purpose UE. In some of these examples, a specific-purpose NS value (e.g., an aerial NS value) is selected based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the specific-purpose UE. The specific-purpose NS value is then related to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the specific-purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location.

[0053] Similarly, in some examples, when radiation requirements related to a specific purpose NS value are applied, a specific purpose UE (e.g., an aerial UE 302) is configured to determine at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the specific purpose UE. In some of these examples, the specific purpose UE is configured to select a second specific purpose NS value based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the specific purpose UE. The second specific purpose NS value is related to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location. The specific purpose UE is then configured to apply the second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE.

[0054] Figures 4A-4E are flowcharts showing various steps in Method 400 in various exemplary implementations. The Method includes receiving system information in a UE capable of operating within a network serving multiple user equipment (UEs), the UE being implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network (e.g., an aerial UE supporting one or more aerial features), as shown in block 402 of Figure 4A. The System Information includes a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs. The Method includes selecting purpose-specific NS values ​​in the purpose-specific UE, as shown in block 404, the purpose-specific NS values ​​relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UE. The Method then includes applying the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UE, as shown in block 406.

[0055] In some cases, the specific purpose NS value is selected in block 404 from a list of NS values ​​that include the specific purpose NS value.

[0056] In some examples, a specific purpose UE supports a subset of NS values, and the specific purpose NS value is selected in block 404 from the subset of NS values ​​that includes the specific purpose NS value. In some further examples, the specific purpose NS value is selected in preference to at least one other NS value in the subset of NS values.

[0057] In some examples, NS values ​​have a certain order within the list of NS values, and a subset of NS values ​​contains multiple specific purpose NS values. In some of these examples, the specific purpose NS value selected in block 404 is the first specific purpose NS value among multiple specific purpose NS values ​​in order.

[0058] In some examples, method 400 further includes receiving one or more purpose NS values ​​in a purpose UE, independent of a list of NS values, as shown in block 408 of Figure 4B. In some of these examples, the purpose NS value is selected in block 404 from one or more purpose NS values.

[0059] In some examples, Method 400 further includes selecting an NS value from a list of NS values ​​that is relevant to one of the respective radiation requirements, as shown in block 410 of Figure 4C. In some of these examples, Method includes applying one of the respective radiation requirements that is relevant to the NS value for RF transmission by the Purpose UE, as shown in block 412. Method includes establishing access for the Purpose UE to one or more Purpose features of the network when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied, as shown in block 414. The Purpose NS value is then selected in block 404 based on the access of the Purpose UE.

[0060] In some examples, Method 400 further includes determining at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the purpose-specific UE, as shown in block 416 of Figure 4D. In some of these examples, the purpose-specific NS value is selected in block 404 based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the purpose-specific UE. In this regard, the purpose-specific NS value relates to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location.

[0061] In some examples, Method 400 further includes determining at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of a particular purpose UE when the radiation requirements are applied, as shown in block 418 of Figure 4E. In some of these examples, Method includes selecting a second particular purpose NS value at the particular purpose UE based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the particular purpose UE, as shown in block 420. The second particular purpose NS value relates to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the particular purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location. Method then includes applying the second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the particular purpose UE, as shown in block 422.

[0062] According to exemplary implementations of this disclosure, the telecommunications system 100 or PLMN 102, and its components such as UE 110, CN 106, RAN 108, radio access node 202, aviation UE 302, controller 304, and / or USS 306, may be implemented by various means. Means for implementing the system and its components may include hardware, either alone or under the direction of one or more computer programs from a computer-readable storage medium such as computer memory (or more simply, “memory”). In some examples, one or more devices may function as components of the system and its components shown and described herein, or otherwise implement the system and its components shown and described herein. In examples involving two or more devices, each device may be connected to or otherwise communicate with one another in several different ways, such as directly or indirectly, by a wired or wireless network or similar.

[0063] Figure 5 shows the apparatus 500 in several exemplary implementations of the present disclosure. Generally, the apparatus in the exemplary implementations of the present disclosure may comprise, include, or be embodied by one or more fixed or portable electronic devices. Suitable examples of electronic devices include wearable computers, mobile phones, portable computers, desktop computers, workstation computers, servers (server computers), or similar. The apparatus may include one or more components of a number of components, such as a processing circuit unit 502 connected to a computer-readable storage medium 504.

[0064] The processing circuit unit 502 may consist of one or more processors, either on their own or in combination with one or more computer-readable storage media. The processing circuit unit is generally any piece of computer hardware capable of processing information such as data, computer programs, and / or other suitable electronic information. The processing circuit unit consists of a collection of electronic circuits, some of which may be packaged as an integrated circuit or a plurality of interconnected integrated circuits (often commonly referred to as a "chip"). The processing circuit unit may be configured to execute a computer program, which may be stored on the processing circuit unit or otherwise stored in the computer-readable storage media 504 (of the same or a different device).

[0065] The processing circuit 502 may be several processors, a multicore processor, or some other type of processor, depending on the particular implementation. Furthermore, the processing circuit may be implemented using a multiple heterogeneous processor system in which the main processor resides with one or more secondary processors on a single chip. As another illustrative example, the processing circuit may be a symmetric multiprocessor system comprising multiple processors of the same type. As yet another example, the processing circuit may be embodied as one or more ASICs, FPGAs, or similar, or otherwise include one or more ASICs, FPGAs, or similar. Thus, the processing circuit may be capable of executing a computer program to perform one or more functions, while the processing circuit in various examples may be capable of performing one or more functions without the assistance of a computer program. In any case, the processing circuit may be appropriately programmed to function or operate according to the exemplary implementations of this disclosure.

[0066] A computer-readable storage medium 504 is generally any piece of computer hardware capable of storing information temporarily and / or permanently, such as data, computer programs (e.g., computer-readable program code 506), and / or other suitable information. A computer-readable storage medium may include volatile and / or non-volatile memory, and may be fixed or removable. Examples of suitable memory include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), hard drives, flash memory, thumb drives, removable computer diskettes, optical discs, or any combination of the above. A computer-readable storage medium is a non-transitory device capable of storing information and can be distinguished from computer-readable transmission media such as electronic transitory signals, which can carry information from one place to another. As used herein, the term “non-transitory” refers to a limitation of the medium itself (i.e., tangible, non-signaling) in contrast to a limitation relating to data storage persistence (e.g., RAM vs. ROM). The computer-readable media described herein may generally refer to computer-readable storage media or computer-readable transmission media.

[0067] In addition to the computer-readable storage medium 504, the processing circuit unit 502 may also be connected to one or more interfaces for displaying, transmitting, and / or receiving information. The interfaces may include a communication interface 508 and / or one or more user interfaces. The communication interfaces may be configured to transmit and / or receive information to and from other devices, networks, or similar entities. The communication interfaces may be configured to transmit and / or receive information via physical (wired) and / or wireless communication links. Examples of suitable communication interfaces include network interface controllers (NICs), wireless NICs (WNICs), or similar entities.

[0068] The user interface may include a display 510 and / or one or more user input interfaces 512. The display may be configured to present or otherwise display information to the user, and suitable examples include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) display, an organic LED (OLED) display, an active-matrix OLED (AMOLED), or the like. The user input interfaces may be wired or wireless and may be configured to receive information from the user into the device for processing, storage, and / or display, etc. Suitable examples of user input interfaces include a microphone, an image or video capture device, a keyboard or keypad, a joystick, a touch-sensitive surface (separate from or integrated with a touchscreen), a biometric sensor, or the like. The user interface may further include one or more interfaces for communicating with peripheral devices such as a printer, scanner, or the like.

[0069] As described above, program code instructions may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium and executed by a processing circuit programmed thereby to implement the functions of systems, subsystems, tools, and their respective elements as described herein. Any suitable program code instructions may be loaded from a computer-readable storage medium into a computer or other programmable device to generate a particular machine such that the machine becomes a means of implementing the functions specified herein. These program code instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium and can instruct a computer, processing circuit, or other programmable device to function in a particular way and thereby generate a particular machine or a particular product. Instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium may generate a product such that the product becomes a means of implementing the functions described herein. Program code instructions may be retrieved from a computer-readable storage medium and loaded into a computer, processing unit, or other programmable device, which may then be configured to perform operations on or by the computer, processing unit, or other programmable device.

[0070] The retrieval, loading, and execution of program code instructions may be performed sequentially, such that one instruction is retrieved, loaded, and executed at a time. In some exemplary implementations, the retrieval, loading, and / or execution may be performed in parallel, such that multiple instructions are retrieved, loaded, and / or executed together. The execution of program code instructions may generate a computer-implemented process such that instructions executed by a computer, processing circuit unit, or other programmable device provide operation that implements the functions described herein.

[0071] The execution of instructions by the processing circuit or the storage of instructions in a computer-readable storage medium supports a combination of actions that perform a specified function. Thus, the device 500 may include a processing circuit 502 and a computer-readable storage medium 504 coupled to the processing circuit, and the processing circuit is configured to execute computer-readable program code 506 stored in the computer-readable storage medium. It will also be understood that one or more functions and combinations of functions may be implemented by a special purpose hardware-based computer system and / or a combination of a processing circuit or special purpose hardware and program code instructions that perform a specified function.

[0072] As described above and repeated below, this disclosure includes, without limitation, the following exemplary implementations.

[0073] Clause 1. A device comprising: a memory configured to store computer-readable program code and a processing circuit unit, the processing circuit unit accessing the memory and executing computer-readable program code to cause the device to receive system information in a device capable of operating in a network serving at least: a plurality of user devices (UEs), the device being implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network, the system information comprising a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​relating to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the plurality of UEs; causing the purpose-specific NS values ​​relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UEs; and the device being configured to apply the radiation requirements for RF transmission.

[0074] Clause 2. A specific purpose UE is an aerial UE, and one or more specific purpose features are aerial features of the network, as described in Clause 1.

[0075] Clause 3. The specific purpose NS value is selected from a list of NS values ​​that include the specific purpose NS value, as described in Clause 1 or Clause 2 for the apparatus.

[0076] Clause 4. The apparatus as described in Clause 3 supports a subset of NS values, and the specific purpose NS value is selected from the subset of NS values ​​that includes the specific purpose NS value.

[0077] Clause 5. The apparatus described in Clause 4, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected in preference to at least one other NS value from a subset of NS values.

[0078] The apparatus described in Clause 6.N., where the NS values ​​have a certain order within the list of NS values, a subset of NS values ​​includes multiple specific purpose NS values, and the selected specific purpose NS value is the first specific purpose NS value of the multiple specific purpose NS values ​​in the order.

[0079] Clause 7. The apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 6, wherein the processing circuit is configured to execute computer-readable program code to cause the apparatus to receive one or more specific-purpose NS values ​​independent of the list of NS values, the specific-purpose NS values ​​being selected from one or more specific-purpose NS values.

[0080] Clause 8. The processing circuit is configured to execute computer-readable program code to cause the device to further: select an NS value related to one of the respective radiation requirements from a list of NS values; apply one of the respective radiation requirements related to the NS value for RF transmission by the device; and establish the device's access to one or more purpose-specific features of the network when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied, the purpose-specific NS value being selected based on the device's access, as described in any of Clauses 1 to 7.

[0081] Clause 9. The processing circuit is configured to execute computer-readable program code to cause the device to further determine at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the device, the specific purpose NS value is selected based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the device, and the specific purpose NS value relates to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the device, as described in any of Clauses 1 to 8.

[0082] Clause 10. The apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 9, wherein the processing circuit is configured to execute computer-readable program code to cause the apparatus to further: determine at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the apparatus when radiation requirements apply; select a second specific purpose NS value based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the apparatus, the second specific purpose NS value relating to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location; and apply the second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the apparatus.

[0083] Clause 11. Apparatus: means for receiving system information in an apparatus capable of operating in a network serving multiple user equipment (UEs), the apparatus being implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network, wherein the system information comprises: means for including a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​relating to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs; means for selecting purpose-specific NS values ​​relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UEs; and means for applying the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the apparatus.

[0084] Clause 12. A Special Purpose UE is an aerial UE, and one or more Special Purpose Features are aerial features of the network, as described in Clause 11.

[0085] Clause 13. The specific purpose NS value is selected from a list of NS values ​​that include the specific purpose NS value, as described in Clause 11 or Clause 12.

[0086] Clause 14. The apparatus as described in Clause 13, which supports a subset of NS values, and the specific purpose NS value is selected from the subset of NS values ​​that includes the specific purpose NS value.

[0087] Clause 15. The apparatus described in Clause 14, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected in preference to at least one other NS value from a subset of NS values.

[0088] The apparatus described in Clause 16.N., the NS values ​​have a certain order within the list of NS values, a subset of NS values ​​includes multiple specific purpose NS values, and the selected specific purpose NS value is the first specific purpose NS value of the multiple specific purpose NS values ​​in the order.

[0089] The apparatus according to any one of the Clauses 11 to 16, further comprising means for receiving one or more specific-purpose NS values, independent of the list of NS values, wherein the specific-purpose NS values ​​are selected from one or more specific-purpose NS values.

[0090] The apparatus described in any of Clauses 11 to 17, further comprising: means for selecting an NS value related to one of the respective radiation requirements from a list of NS values; means for applying one of the respective radiation requirements related to the NS value for RF transmission by the apparatus; and means for establishing access of the apparatus to one or more purpose-specific features of a network when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied, wherein the purpose-specific NS value is selected based on access of the apparatus.

[0091] Clause 19. The apparatus described in any of Clauses 11 to 18, further comprising means for determining at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the apparatus, wherein the specific purpose NS value is selected based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the apparatus, and the specific purpose NS value relates to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location.

[0092] Clause 20. The apparatus according to any one of Clauses 11 to 19, further comprising: means for determining the current time, altitude or location of the apparatus when radiation requirements apply; means for selecting a second specific purpose NS value based on the current time, altitude or location of the apparatus, wherein the second specific purpose NS value relates to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE at the current time, altitude or location; and means for applying the second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the apparatus.

[0093] Clause 21. A method comprising: receiving system information in a UE capable of operating in a network serving multiple user devices (UEs), the UE being implemented for a specific purpose to support one or more purpose-specific features of the network, the system information comprising a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​relating to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs; selecting purpose-specific NS values ​​in a purpose-specific UE, the purpose-specific NS values ​​relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UE; and applying the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the purpose-specific UE.

[0094] Clause 22. The method described in Clause 21, wherein a Special Purpose UE is an aerial UE, and one or more Special Purpose Features are aerial features of the network.

[0095] Clause 23. A specific purpose NS value is selected from a list of NS values ​​that include a specific purpose NS value, as described in Clause 21 or Clause 22.

[0096] Clause 24. A special purpose UE supports a subset of NS values, and the special purpose NS value is selected from the subset of NS values ​​that includes the special purpose NS value, as described in Clause 23.

[0097] Clause 25. A specific purpose NS value is selected in preference to at least one other NS value from a subset of NS values, as described in Clause 24.

[0098] The method according to Clause 26. The NS values ​​have a certain order within the list of NS values, a subset of NS values ​​includes multiple specific purpose NS values, and the selected specific purpose NS value is the first specific purpose NS value of the multiple specific purpose NS values ​​in the order.

[0099] Clause 27. The method according to any one of Clauses 21 to 26, further comprising receiving one or more specific purpose NS values ​​in a specific purpose UE, independent of a list of NS values, wherein the specific purpose NS values ​​are selected from one or more specific purpose NS values.

[0100] Clause 28. The method according to any one of Clauses 21 to 27, further comprising: selecting an NS value from a list of NS values ​​that relates to one of the respective radiation requirements; applying one of the respective radiation requirements that relates to the NS value for RF transmission by a Purpose-Specific UE; and establishing access for the Purpose-Specific UE to one or more Purpose-Specific features of the network when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied, wherein the Purpose-Specific NS value is selected based on access for the Purpose-Specific UE.

[0101] Clause 29. The method further comprises determining the current time, altitude, or location of a particular purpose UE, the particular purpose NS value being selected based on the current time, altitude, or location of the particular purpose UE, and the particular purpose NS value relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the particular purpose UE at the current time, altitude, or location, as described in any of Clauses 21 to 28.

[0102] Clause 30. The method according to any one of Clauses 21 to 29, further comprising: determining the current time, altitude, or location of a particular purpose UE when the radiation requirements apply; selecting a second particular purpose NS value at the particular purpose UE based on the current time, altitude, or location of the particular purpose UE, wherein the second particular purpose NS value is related to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the particular purpose UE at the current time, altitude, or location; and applying the second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the particular purpose UE.

[0103] Clause 31. A computer-readable storage medium, which is non-temporary and has computer-readable program code stored therein, which, in response to execution by a processing circuit, causes a device to receive system information in a device that can operate in a network serving at least: multiple user devices (UEs), the device being implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network, the system information including a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​relating to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by multiple UEs; causing the device to select a purpose-specific NS value relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission; and causing the device to apply the radiation requirements for RF transmission.

[0104] Clause 32. A specific purpose UE is an aerial UE, and one or more specific purpose features are aerial features of a network, as described in Clause 31.

[0105] Clause 33. A specific purpose NS value is selected from a list of NS values ​​that include the specific purpose NS value, on a computer-readable storage medium as described in Clause 31 or Clause 32.

[0106] Clause 34. The device supports a subset of NS values, and the specific-purpose NS values ​​are selected from the subset of NS values ​​that include the specific-purpose NS values, as described in Clause 33, for computer-readable storage media.

[0107] Clause 35. A computer-readable storage medium as described in Clause 34, in which a specific purpose NS value is selected in preference to at least one other NS value from a subset of NS values.

[0108] The computer-readable storage medium described in Clause 34 or Clause 35, wherein the NS values ​​have a certain order within the list of NS values, a subset of NS values ​​includes multiple specific-purpose NS values, and the selected specific-purpose NS value is the first specific-purpose NS value of the multiple specific-purpose NS values ​​in the order.

[0109] Clause 37. A computer-readable storage medium according to any one of Clauses 31 to 36, further having computer-readable program code stored internally, the computer-readable program code, in response to execution by a processing circuit, causes the device to receive one or more specific-purpose NS values ​​independent of the list of NS values, the specific-purpose NS values ​​being selected from one or more specific-purpose NS values.

[0110] Clause 38. A computer-readable storage medium according to any one of Clauses 31 to 37, further having computer-readable program code stored internally, which, in response to execution by a processing circuit, causes the device to further: select an NS value related to one of the respective radiation requirements from a list of NS values; apply one of the respective radiation requirements related to the NS value for RF transmission by the device; and establish the device's access to one or more purpose-specific features of the network when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied, the purpose-specific NS value being selected based on the device's access.

[0111] Clause 39. A computer-readable storage medium according to any one of Clauses 31 to 38, further having computer-readable program code stored internally, the computer-readable program code, in response to execution by a processing circuit unit, causes the device to further determine at least one of the device's current time, altitude, or location, a specific purpose NS value selected based on at least one of the device's current time, altitude, or location, and the specific purpose NS value relating to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location.

[0112] Clause 40. A computer-readable storage medium according to any one of Clauses 31 to 39, further having computer-readable program code stored internally, which, in response to execution by a processing circuit unit, causes the device to further: determine at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the device when radiation requirements are applied; select a second specific purpose NS value based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the device, the second specific purpose NS value relating to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location; and cause the device to apply the second radiation requirement for RF transmission.

[0113] Clause 41. An apparatus comprising means for performing the method described in any of Clauses 21 to 30.

[0114] Clause 42. A computer-readable medium containing computer-readable program code, wherein the computer-readable program code, in response to execution by at least one processing circuit unit, causes the device to perform any of the methods described in Clauses 21 to 30.

[0115] Clause 43. A computer-readable storage medium comprising computer-readable program code, wherein the computer-readable program code, in response to execution by at least one processing circuit unit, causes the device to perform any of the methods described in Clauses 21 to 30.

[0116] Clause 44. A computer program comprising computer-readable program code, wherein the computer-readable program code, in response to execution by at least one processing circuit unit, causes the device to perform the method described in any of Clauses 21 to 30.

[0117] Many modifications and other implementations of the disclosure described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art who are interested in the teachings presented in the following description and related figures. It is understood that the disclosure is not limited to any particular implementation disclosed, and that modifications and other implementations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, while the above description and related figures illustrate exemplary implementations in the context of specific exemplary combinations of elements and / or functions, it should be recognized that different combinations of elements and / or functions may be provided by alternative implementations without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In this regard, for example, combinations of elements and / or functions other than those expressly described above are also intended to be described in some of the claims of the appended claims. Certain terms are used herein, but these terms are used merely for general and descriptive purposes, and not for limitation.

Claims

1. It is a device, Memory configured to store computer-readable program code, The device comprises a processing circuit section, the processing circuit section accesses memory, executes computer-readable program code, and provides the device with at least, A device capable of operating within a network serving multiple user devices (UEs) receives system information, the device is implemented as a purpose-specific UE supporting one or more purpose-specific features of the network, and the system information includes a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs. Select a specific purpose NS value related to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE. A device configured to apply radiation requirements for RF transmission by the device.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific purpose UE is an aerial UE, and one or more specific purpose features are aerial features of a network.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific purpose NS value is selected from a list of NS values ​​that include the specific purpose NS value.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, which supports a subset of NS values, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected from a subset of NS values ​​that includes the specific purpose NS value.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected in preference to at least one other NS value from a subset of NS values.

6. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the NS values ​​have a certain order within the list of NS values, a subset of NS values ​​includes a plurality of specific purpose NS values, and the selected specific purpose NS value is the first specific purpose NS value of the plurality of specific purpose NS values ​​in the order.

7. The processing circuit is configured to execute computer-readable program code to cause the device to receive one or more specific purpose NS values ​​that are unrelated to the list of NS values. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific purpose NS value is selected from one or more specific purpose NS values.

8. The processing circuit executes computer-readable program code to the device, providing at least the following: Select the NS value relevant to one of the radiation requirements from the list of NS values. For RF transmission by the device, one of the respective radiation requirements related to the NS value is applied. It is configured to establish device access to one or more purpose-specific features of the network when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected based on access to the apparatus.

9. The processing circuit executes computer-readable program code to the device, The device is configured to further determine at least one of the current time, altitude, or location. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the apparatus, and the specific purpose NS value relates to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location.

10. The processing circuit executes computer-readable program code to the device, providing at least: When radiation requirements apply, determine the current time, altitude, or location of the device; The device is made to select a second specific purpose NS value based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location, the second specific purpose NS value relating to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location; The apparatus according to claim 1, configured to apply a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the apparatus.

11. Receiving system information in a UE capable of operating within a network serving multiple user devices (UEs), wherein the UE is implemented for a specific purpose to support one or more purpose-specific features of the network, and the system information includes a list of network signaling (NS) values ​​related to the respective radiation requirements for radio frequency (RF) transmission by the multiple UEs. The selection of a specific purpose NS value in a specific purpose UE, wherein the specific purpose NS value is related to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE, Applying radiation requirements for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE Methods that include...

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the purpose-specific UE is an aerial UE, and one or more purpose-specific features are aerial features of the network.

13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the specific purpose NS value is selected from a list of NS values ​​that include the specific purpose NS value.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the specific purpose UE supports a subset of NS values, and the specific purpose NS value is selected from a subset of NS values ​​that includes the specific purpose NS value.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected in preference to at least one other NS value from a subset of NS values.

16. The method according to claim 14, wherein the NS values ​​have a certain order within the list of NS values, a subset of NS values ​​includes a plurality of specific purpose NS values, and the selected specific purpose NS value is the first specific purpose NS value of the plurality of specific purpose NS values ​​in the order.

17. The method further includes receiving one or more specific purpose NS values ​​in a specific purpose UE, which are unrelated to a list of NS values. The method according to claim 11, wherein the specific purpose NS value is selected from one or more specific purpose NS values.

18. The method is Select the NS value related to one of the radiation requirements from the list of NS values, For RF transmission by a specific-purpose UE, one of the respective radiation requirements related to the NS value shall be applied, Establishing access for a purpose-specific UE to one or more purpose-specific features of the network when one of the respective radiation requirements is applied. It further includes, The method according to claim 11, wherein a specific purpose NS value is selected based on access to a specific purpose UE.

19. The method further includes determining the current time, altitude, or location of a particular purpose UE, The method according to claim 11, wherein the specific purpose NS value is selected based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the specific purpose UE, and the specific purpose NS value relates to the radiation requirements for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location.

20. The method is When radiation requirements apply, determine the current time, altitude, or location of the specific purpose UE, Selecting a second specific purpose NS value in a specific purpose UE based on at least one of the current time, altitude, or location of the specific purpose UE, wherein the second specific purpose NS value relates to a second radiation requirement for RF transmission by the specific purpose UE at at least one of the current time, altitude, or location. Applying the second radiation requirement for RF transmission by a specific purpose UE The method according to claim 11, further comprising:

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