Systems and methods for inter-donor transfer and apparatus

Abstract

A system, method, device, or computer-readable medium for inter-donor movement and device is presented. A first network node may transmit information associated with an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) related movement to a second network node. At least one aspect relates to a system, method, device, or computer-readable medium for inter-donor movement and device. The first network node may transmit / transmit / provide / signal / communicate information associated with an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) related movement to a second network node.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Technical Field The present disclosure generally relates to wireless communications including, but not limited to, systems and methods for movement between donors and devices.

Background Art

[0002] Background The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP®), a standards organization, is currently proceeding with the specification of a new radio interface called 5G New Radio (5G NR), as well as a next-generation packet core network (NG-CN, or NGC). 5G NR has three main components: a 5G access network (5G-AN), a 5G core network (5GC), and user equipment (UE). To facilitate the activation of different data services and requirements, the elements of the 5GC, also called network functions (NFs), are simplified, and some of them are software-based and can be adapted as needed.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0003] Summary The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein not only solve problems related to one or more of the problems presented in the prior art, but also provide further features that will become readily apparent by reference to the following detailed description when interpreted in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In accordance with various embodiments, exemplary systems, methods, devices, and computer program products are disclosed herein. However, it is understood that these embodiments are presented by way of example and not limitation, and that various modifications to the disclosed embodiments can be made while staying within the scope of the present disclosure, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading this disclosure.

[0004] At least one aspect relates to a system, method, apparatus, or computer-readable medium for donor-to-donor transfers and devices. A first network node may transmit / transmit / provide / signal / communicate information associated with integrated access and backhaul (IAB) related transfers to a second network node.

[0005] In some embodiments, a first network node having a source donor may transmit information to a second network node having a target donor. The information may include at least one of the following: an indication of a distributed unit (DU) move, a counter value for a mobile terminal (MT) move procedure, or an identification of a third network node having an F1 connection with an IAB-DU. In some embodiments, the method may include deciding whether to perform a DU or user equipment (UE) move according to the information (e.g., by the source donor or the target donor). The method may include transmitting an indication to the third network node whether to perform a DU or UE move.

[0006] In some embodiments, the method may include determining whether a DU or user equipment (UE) move should be performed by comparing a counter value with a threshold number for an MT move procedure (e.g., an MT move operation / procedure). In some embodiments, the threshold number for an MT move procedure may be sent to at least one of the source donor or target donor, or to an IAB node.

[0007] In some embodiments, a first network node having an IAB node or an IAB-MT source donor or a user equipment (UE) source donor can transmit information to a second network node having a target donor. The information may include IP address request information or an indication of the type of move. In some embodiments, the method / apparatus / computer-readable medium may include at least one of the following: IP address request information may include at least one of the number of IP addresses for the IAB node or an indicator of two sets of IP addresses; or an indication of the type of move may include at least one of the following: partial move, full move, distributed unit (DU) move, user equipment (UE) move, or F1 transport move.

[0008] In some embodiments, a first network node can transmit information to a second network node via radio resource control (RRC) messages, F1 application protocol (F1AP) messages, or Xn application protocol (XnAP) messages. In some embodiments, a first network node comprising a donor central unit (CU) can transmit information to a second network node comprising an IAB node. The information may include an F1 setup indicator instructing the IAB node to initiate an F1 setup procedure, a source logical DU indicator indicating that the associated information pertains to a source logical DU, a target logical DU indicator indicating that the associated information pertains to a target logical DU, a target donor IP address indicating the IP address of a target donor, a new IAB donor indicator indicating that the associated information pertains to a new IAB donor, a type of move including at least one of partial move, full move, distributed unit (DU) move, user equipment (UE) move, or F1 transport move, or at least one of one or more backhaul adaptive protocol (BAP) addresses.

[0009] In some embodiments, a first network node can transmit information to a second network node via Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages or F1 Application Protocol (F1AP) messages. In some embodiments, a first network node having a first IAB donor can transmit information to a second network node having a second IAB donor, or a first network node having an IAB node can transmit information to a second network node having a second IAB donor.

[0010] In some embodiments, the information may include at least one of the following: identification of an IAB node, identification of a target donor, identification of a target cell, indication of IAB mobile terminal (IAB-MT) movement, indication of IAB distributed unit (IAB-DU) movement, or indication of user equipment (UE) movement. In some embodiments, at least one of the following is possible: a first network node having an IAB node can transmit information to a second network node having a second IAB donor; or a first network node having a first IAB donor can transmit information to a second network node having a second IAB donor; or a first network node having a target donor can transmit information to a second network node having a source donor. The source donor may transmit information to the initial donor. In some embodiments, the information may include the old or source cell identifier (ID) of the distributed unit (DU) of the IAB node, and the new or target cell ID of the DU.

[0011] At least one aspect relates to a system, method, apparatus, or computer-readable medium for donor-to-donor transfers and devices. A second network node can receive / acquire / retrieve / collect information associated with integrated access and backhaul (IAB) related transfers from a first network node. The present invention provides, for example, the following items: (Item 1) The first network node transmits information associated with Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) related movements to the second network node. Methods that include... (Item 2) The first network node, which has a source donor, transmits the above information to the second network node, which has a target donor. The above information is, Display of distributed unit (DU) movement, The counter value for the mobile termination (MT) move procedure, or Identification of a third network node with F1 connectivity to IAB-DU The method described in item 1, comprising at least one of the following. (Item 3) Based on the above information, determine whether to perform a DU or user equipment (UE) relocation, Send an indication to the third network node mentioned above whether the DU or UE move should be performed. The method described in item 2, including the method described in item 2. (Item 4) The decision of whether to perform a DU or user equipment (UE) move is made by comparing the above counter value with the threshold number for the MT move procedure. The method described in item 2, including the method described in item 2. (Item 5) The threshold number for the above MT movement procedure is: At least one of the above source donors or target donors, IAB node The method described in item 4, which is sent to [the specified address]. (Item 6) The first network node, which has an IAB node or an IAB-MT source donor or a user equipment (UE) source donor, transmits the above information to the second network node, which has a target donor. The above information includes IP address request information or a display of the movement type. The method described in item 1. (Item 7) The above IP address request information includes at least one of the following: the number of IP addresses for the above IAB node, or an indicator of two sets of IP addresses, or The above indication of movement type includes at least one of the following: partial movement, full movement, distributed unit (DU) movement, user equipment (UE) movement, or F1 transport movement. The method described in item 6, which is at least one of the following. (Item 8) The first network node transmits the above information to the second network node via a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message, an F1 Application Protocol (F1AP) message, or an Xn Application Protocol (XnAP) message. The method described in item 6, including the method described in item 6. (Item 9) The first network node, which is equipped with a donor concentration unit (CU), transmits the above information to the second network node, which is equipped with an IAB node. The above information is, The F1 setup display instructs the above IAB node to start the F1 setup procedure. Source logical DU indication that the above associated information pertains to the source logical DU, A target logic DU indication that the information associated with the above relates to a target logic DU, The target donor's IP address indicates the target donor's IP address. A new IAB donor designation indicating that the above associated information pertains to a new IAB donor. A type of move that includes at least one of the following: partial move, full move, distributed unit (DU) move, user equipment (UE) move, or F1 transport move, One or more backhaul adaptive protocol (BAP) addresses The method described in item 1, comprising at least one of the following. (Item 10) The first network node transmits the above information to the second network node via a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message or an F1 Application Protocol (F1AP) message. The method described in item 9, including the method described in item 9. (Item 11) The first network node, which has a first IAB donor, transmits the above information to the second network node, which has a second IAB donor, or The first network node, which is equipped with an IAB node, transmits the above information to the second network node, which is equipped with a second IAB donor. The method described in item 1, which includes one of the following. (Item 12) The above information is, Identification of the above IAB node, Identification of target donors, Identification of target cells, Display of IAB Mobile Terminal (IAB-MT) movement. Display of IAB Distributed Unit (IAB-DU) movement, or Display of user device (UE) movement The method described in item 11, which includes at least one of the following. (Item 13) The first network node, which is equipped with an IAB node, transmits the above information to the second network node, which is equipped with a second IAB donor, or The first network node, which has a first IAB donor, transmits the above information to the second network node, which has a second IAB donor, or The first network node, which has the target donor, transmits the above information to the second network node, which has the source donor. Includes one of the following: The above source donor transmits the above information to the initial donor, as described in item 1. (Item 14) The above information includes the old or source cell identifier (ID) of the distributed unit (DU) of the above IAB node, and the new or target cell ID of the above DU, as described in item 13. (Item 15) The second network node receives information from the first network node that is associated with Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) related movements. Methods that include... (Item 16) A non-temporary computer-readable storage medium, wherein the non-temporary computer-readable storage medium stores instructions, and when the instructions are executed by one or more processors, the instructions cause the one or more processors to perform the method described in any one of items 1 to 15. (Item 17) A device comprising at least one processor configured to perform the method described in any one of items 1 through 15. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] Brief explanation of the drawing Various exemplary embodiments of this solution are described in detail below in relation to the following figures or drawings. The drawings are provided for illustrative purposes only and merely illustrate exemplary embodiments of this solution to facilitate the reader's understanding of it. Therefore, the drawings should not be considered to limit the scope, extent, or applicability of this solution. It should be noted that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to actual size in order to make the illustration clear and easy to understand.

[0013] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an example of a cellular communication network in which the technologies disclosed herein may be implemented, according to one embodiment of this disclosure.

[0014] [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows a block diagram of an example of a base station and user equipment device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows a block diagram of an environment for mobile integrated access and backhaul (IAB) according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0016] [Figure 4A] Figure 4A shows a block diagram of an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) architecture using standalone (SA) mode with a next-generation core (NGC) according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0017] [Figure 4B] Figure 4B shows a block diagram of an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) architecture using an evolved universal mobile telecommunications system new radio (EN-DC) as an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows a block diagram of integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes in a parent-child relationship according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] [Figure 6A] Figure 6A shows a block diagram of an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) mobile terminal (MT) moving from a first donor distribution unit (DU1) of a first central unit (CU1) to a second donor distribution unit (DU2) of a second donor central unit (CU2), according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] [Figure 6B] Figure 6B shows a block diagram of an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) mobile terminal (MT) moving from the second donor distribution unit (DU2) of the second donor centralization unit (CU2) to the third donor distribution unit (DU3) of the third donor centralization unit (CU3), according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] [Figure 6C] Figure 6C shows a block diagram of an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) distributed unit (DU) moving from a first donor centralization unit (CU1) to a third donor centralization unit (CU3) according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows a flowchart of a method for donor-to-donor transfer and apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0023] Detailed explanation Hereinafter, various exemplary embodiments of the present solution will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art may fabricate and use the present solution. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, after reading this disclosure, various changes or modifications can be made to the examples described herein without departing from the scope of the present solution. Therefore, the present solution is not limited to the exemplary embodiments and uses described and illustrated herein. Furthermore, the particular order or hierarchy of steps in the methods disclosed herein is merely illustrative. The particular order or hierarchy of steps in the disclosed methods or processes can be rearranged based on design preferences, while remaining within the scope of the present solution. Therefore, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the methods and techniques disclosed herein present various steps or operations in a sample order, and the present solution is not limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented unless otherwise specified.

[0024] 1. Mobile communication technologies and environment Figure 1 shows an exemplary wireless communication network and / or system 100 in which the technologies disclosed herein may be implemented according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the following description, the wireless communication network 100 can be any wireless network, such as a cellular network or a narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network, and is referred to herein as “Network 100”. Such exemplary Network 100 includes base stations 102 (hereinafter referred to as BS102, also referred to as wireless communication nodes) and user equipment devices 104 (hereinafter referred to as UE104, also referred to as wireless communication devices), which can communicate with each other via communication links 110 (e.g., wireless communication channels), as well as clusters of cells 126, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, and 140 overlapping geographical area 101. In Figure 1, BS102 and UE104 are contained within the corresponding geographical boundary of cell 126. Each of the other cells 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, and 140 may include at least one base station operating within its allocated bandwidth to provide adequate radio coverage to its intended users.

[0025] For example, BS102 may operate within an allocated channel transmission bandwidth to provide appropriate coverage to UE104. BS102 and UE104 may communicate via downlink radio frames 118 and uplink radio frames 124, respectively. Each radio frame 118 / 124 may be further divided into subframes 120 / 127, which may contain data symbols 122 / 128. In this disclosure, BS102 and UE104 are described herein as non-limiting examples of “communication nodes” that can generally practice the methods disclosed herein. Such communication nodes may be capable of wireless and / or wired communication according to various embodiments of the present solution.

[0026] Figure 2 shows a block diagram of an exemplary wireless communication system 200 for transmitting and receiving wireless communication signals (e.g., OFDM / OFDMA signals) according to several embodiments of the present solution. The system 200 may include components and elements configured to support known or conventional operating functions, which do not need to be described in detail herein. In one exemplary embodiment, the system 200 may be used to communicate (e.g., transmit and receive) data symbols in a wireless communication environment such as the wireless communication environment 100 in Figure 1, as described above.

[0027] System 200 generally includes a base station 202 (hereinafter, "BS202") and a user equipment device 204 (hereinafter, "UE204"). BS202 includes a BS (base station) transceiver module 210, a BS antenna 212, a BS processor module 214, a BS memory module 216, and a network communication module 218, each module being coupled and interconnected to one another as needed via a data communication bus 220. UE204 includes a UE (user equipment) transceiver module 230, a UE antenna 232, a UE memory module 234, and a UE processor module 236, each module being coupled and interconnected to one another as needed via a data communication bus 240. BS202 communicates with UE204 via a communication channel 250, which can be any wireless channel or other medium suitable for data transmission as described herein.

[0028] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, System 200 may further include any number of modules other than those shown in Figure 2. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, various exemplary blocks, modules, circuits, and processing logic described in relation to the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented in hardware, computer-readable software, firmware, or any practical combination thereof. To clearly illustrate this compatibility and compatibility of hardware, firmware, and software, various exemplary components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps are generally described in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware, firmware, or software may depend on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the system as a whole. Those familiar with the concepts described herein may implement such functionality in a manner suitable for each specific application, but such implementation decisions should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0029] According to several embodiments, the UE transceiver 230 may be referred herein to as an "uplink" transceiver 230, comprising a radio frequency (RF) transmitter and an RF receiver, each having a circuit that is coupled to an antenna 232. Alternatively, a duplex switch (not shown) may couple the uplink transmitter or receiver to the uplink antenna in a time-duplex manner. Similarly, according to several embodiments, the BS transceiver 210 may be referred herein to as a "downlink" transceiver 210, comprising an RF transmitter and an RF receiver, each having a circuit that is coupled to an antenna 212. Alternatively, a downlink duplex switch may couple the downlink transmitter or receiver to the downlink antenna 212 in a time-duplex manner. The operation of the two transceiver modules 210 and 230 may be time-coordinated so that the downlink transmitter is coupled to the downlink antenna 212 and at the same time the uplink receiver circuit is coupled to the uplink antenna 232 for receiving transmissions over the wireless transmission link 250. Conversely, the operation of the two transceivers 210 and 230 may be time-coordinated so that the uplink transmitter is coupled to the uplink antenna 232 at the same time that the downlink receiver is coupled to the downlink antenna 212 for receiving transmissions over the wireless transmission link 250. In some embodiments, there is close-time synchronization with a minimum guard time between changes in duplex direction.

[0030] The UE transceiver 230 and base station transceiver 210 are configured to communicate over a wireless data communication link 250 and to cooperate with a appropriately configured RF antenna array 212 / 232 capable of supporting specific wireless communication protocols and modulation schemes. In one exemplary embodiment, the UE transceiver 210 and base station transceiver 210 are configured to support industry standards such as the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) standard and the newly emerging 5G standard. However, it should be understood that this disclosure is not necessarily limited to specific standards and associated protocols. Rather, the UE transceiver 230 and base station transceiver 210 may be configured to support alternative or additional wireless data communication protocols, including future standards or variations thereof.

[0031] According to various embodiments, BS202 may be, for example, an evolved node B (eNB), a service-providing eNB, a target eNB, a femtostation, or a picostation. In some embodiments, UE204 may be embodied in various types of user devices, such as mobile phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets, laptop computers, and wearable computing devices. Processor modules 214 and 236 may be implemented or realized as general-purpose processors, content-referable memory, digital signal processors, application-specific integrated circuits, field-programmable gate arrays, any suitable programmable logic devices, discrete gates or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof, designed to perform the functions described herein. Thus, the processor may be realized as a microprocessor, controller, microcontroller, state machine, etc. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, for example, a combination of a digital signal processor and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors combined with a digital signal processor core, or any other such configuration.

[0032] Furthermore, steps of methods or algorithms described in relation to embodiments disclosed herein may be directly embodied in hardware, firmware, software modules executed by processor modules 214 and 236, respectively, or any practical combination thereof. Memory modules 216 and 234 may be implemented as RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, hard disks, removable disks, CD-ROMs, or other forms of storage media known in the art. In this regard, memory modules 216 and 234 may be coupled to processor modules 210 and 230, respectively, so that processor modules 210 and 230 can read information from and write information to memory modules 216 and 234, respectively. Memory modules 216 and 234 may be incorporated into their respective processor modules 210 and 230. In some embodiments, memory modules 216 and 234 may each include cache memory for storing temporary variables or other intermediate information during the execution of instructions to be executed by processor modules 210 and 230. Furthermore, memory modules 216 and 234 may each include non-volatile memory for storing instructions to be executed by processor modules 210 and 230, respectively.

[0033] The network communication module 218 generally represents hardware, software, firmware, processing logic, and / or other components of the base station 202 that enable bidirectional communication between the base station transceiver 210 and other network components and communication nodes configured to communicate with the base station 202. For example, the network communication module 218 may be configured to support Internet or WiMAX traffic. In a typical deployment, but not limited to, the network communication module 218 provides an 802.3 Ethernet® interface so that the base station transceiver 210 can communicate with a conventional Ethernet®-based computer network. In this way, the network communication module 218 may also include a physical interface for connecting to a computer network, such as a mobile switching center (MSC). The terms “configured for,” “configured to,” and their inflections as used herein in relation to a specified operation or function refer to a device, component, circuit, structure, machine, signal, etc., that is physically configured, programmed, formatted, and / or arranged to perform a specified operation or function.

[0034] The Open System Interconnection (OSI) model (hereinafter referred to as the “Open System Interconnection Model”) is a conceptual and logical layout that defines network communications used by systems (e.g., wireless communication devices, wireless communication nodes) that are open to interconnection and communication with other systems. The model is divided into seven subcomponents or layers, each of which represents a conceptual set of services provided to its upper and lower layers. The OSI model also defines a logical network that effectively describes computer packet forwarding by using protocols in different layers. The OSI model may be referred to as the 7-layer OSI model or the 7-layer model. In some embodiments, the first layer may be the physical layer. In some embodiments, the second layer may be the medium access control (MAC) layer. In some embodiments, the third layer may be the radio link control (RLC) layer. In some embodiments, the fourth layer may be the packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layer. In some embodiments, the fifth layer may be the radio resource control (RRC) layer. In some embodiments, the sixth layer may be a Non-Accessable Layer (NAS) layer or an Internet Protocol (IP) layer, and the seventh layer may be any other layer.

[0035] 2. Systems and methods for inter-donor transfer and equipment Referring here to Figure 3, a block diagram of an environment for mobile integrated access and backhaul (IAB) is shown. Integrated access and backhaul (IAB) can support wireless backhaul via new radio (NR) that enables flexible and very high-density deployment of NR cells while reducing the need for wired transport infrastructure. Intradonor centralized unit (CU) movement procedures may be provided in which both the source parent node and the target parent node are serviced by the same IAB donor-CU. However, interdonor CU movement in a mobile IAB node may be static. As illustrated, performing interdonor movement in mobile IAB use scenarios can be challenging. In mobile IAB use cases, the IAB node can be mounted in a vehicle and provide coverage and capacity expansion to onboard or surrounding user equipment (UE).

[0036] Referring here to Figure 4A, a block diagram of an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) architecture using standalone (SA) mode with the Next Generation Core (NGC) is shown. Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) can enable wireless relay in the NG-RAN. Relay nodes, referred to as IAB nodes, can support access and backhaul via NR. The network-side NR backhaul termination node may be referred to as an IAB donor, and an IAB donor may represent a gNB with further functionality to support IAB. Backhaul can be performed via a single hop or multiple hops.

[0037] An IAB node may, on an IAB donor, support gNB-DU functionality to terminate NR access interfaces to UEs and next-hop IAB nodes, and / or terminate the F1 protocol to gNB-CU functionality. The gNB-DU functionality on an IAB node may also be referred to as an IAB Distributed Unit (DU) (IAB-DU). In addition to gNB-DU functionality, an IAB node may also support a subset of UE functionality, referred to as IAB Mobile Termination (MT), which includes, among other things, physical layer, Layer 2, Radio Resource Control (RRC), and Non-Access Layer (NAS) functionality for connecting to gNB-DUs on other IAB nodes or IAB donors, connecting to gNB-CUs on IAB donors, and connecting to the core network.

[0038] Referring here to Figure 4B, a block diagram of the Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) architecture using the Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System New Radio (EN-DC) is shown. IAB nodes can access the network using either SA mode or EN-DC. In EN-DC, the IAB nodes also connect to the MeNB via E-UTRA, and the IAB donor terminates X2-C as a SgNB (as defined, for example, in TS37.340).

[0039] Referring to Figure 5, a block diagram of Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) nodes in a parent-child relationship is shown. All IAB nodes connected to an IAB donor via one or more hops can form a directed acyclic graph (DAG) topology with the IAB donor at their root. In this DAG topology, adjacent nodes on an IAB-DU interface may be referred to as child nodes, and adjacent nodes on an IAB-MT interface may be referred to as parent nodes. The direction toward a child node may further be referred to as downstream, and the direction toward a parent node is referred to as upstream. An IAB donor can perform centralized resource, topology, and route management for the IAB topology.

[0040] Referring to Figure 6A, a block diagram of an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) mobile termination (MT) is shown moving from the first donor distribution unit (DU1) of the first centralized unit (CU1) to the second donor distribution unit (DU2) of the second donor centralized unit (CU2). As shown, the mobile IAB-MT can move from donor DU1 (belonging to donor CU1) to donor DU2 (belonging to donor CU2). However, the mobile IAB-DU may maintain its F1 connection with donor CU1, and the UE context can remain within / with donor CU1. F1-C / U traffic between donor CU1 and the mobile IAB-DU can be transmitted via donor DU2.

[0041] Referring to Figure 6B, a block diagram of an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) mobile termination (MT) moving from the second donor distribution unit (DU2) of the second donor central unit (CU2) to the third donor distribution unit (DU3) of the third donor central unit (CU3) is shown. As illustrated, the mobile IAB-MT can move from donor DU2 (belonging to donor CU2) to donor DU3 (belonging to donor CU3). However, the mobile IAB-DU may maintain its F1 connection with donor CU1, and the UE context can remain within / with donor CU1. F1-C / U traffic between donor CU1 and the mobile IAB-DU can be transmitted via donor DU3.

[0042] Referring to Figure 6C, a block diagram of an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) Distributed Unit (DU) moving from the first Donor Central Unit (CU1) to the third Donor Central Unit (CU3) is shown. As illustrated, the mobile IAB-DU can move from Donor CU1 to Donor CU3. The UE can be handed over (or undergo handover / movement / switchover) from Donor CU1 to Donor CU3. F1-C / U traffic between Donor CU3 and the mobile IAB-DU can be transmitted through Donor DU3.

[0043] As shown in Figures 6A to 6C, each donor CU may be associated with or correspond to at least one of the following donors: a source IAB donor, a target IAB donor, or an initial IAB donor. For example, a source IAB donor may represent a donor that includes a donor DU already connected to or communicating with a mobile IAB-MT or UE104. A target IAB donor may represent a donor CU to which a mobile IAB-MT or UE has moved. An initial IAB donor may represent at least one IAB donor with an F1-C connection to a mobile IAB node, or one IAB donor that is the source IAB donor of a UE, or one IAB donor serving a UE104 (e.g., a gNB, BS102, or a donor CU serving a UE104). Hereinafter, mobile IAB nodes and / or mobile IAB-DUs may be generally referred to as IAB nodes and / or IAB-DUs, respectively.

[0044] I. Embodiment 1: Determining whether to perform DU / UE movement. In various embodiments, DU (e.g., IAB-DU) movements and / or UE104 movements may be performed following, after, or before IAB-MT movements. IAB-MT and IAB-DU can be part of an IAB entity (e.g., a donor or node) (e.g., BS102, gNB, or network node). Since DU / UE movements may be performed before or after IAB-MT movements, it can be difficult to determine who (e.g., which network node) and how (e.g., an action, method, or procedure) performs the DU and / or UE movements (e.g., DU / UE movements). A DU movement may refer to an IAB-DU movement. A UE movement may refer to a UE104 movement. The systems and methods described herein can determine at least one IAB entity (e.g., a network node) to determine whether a DU / UE movement should be performed and / or how an IAB entity triggers a DU / UE movement. The determination of who and how to trigger a DU / UE move may be based on, or follow, the number of IAB-MT move procedures / actions performed after a previous move of an IAB-DU located in the same location (e.g., an IAB-DU is located in the same location as an IAB-MT within an IAB node) (e.g., how many MT moves were performed by the IAB node and / or IAB-DU). Thus, based on the number of IAB-MT moves, the IAB-DU can determine whether or not to perform a DU / UE move. In various embodiments, based on the examples / contexts detailed herein, a first, second, or third network node, among other network nodes, may be described as, or correspond to, an IAB node or IAB donor.

[0045] For example, a source donor (e.g., a source CU or a first network node, as shown in relation to at least one of Figures 6A to 6C) can transmit / transmit / provide / signal MT movement-related information (e.g., included in / contained in the history information of UE102) to a target donor (e.g., a target CU of a second network node). The MT movement-related information may include at least one of the following: 1) DU Movement Indication / Flag. The DU Movement Indication can indicate that a DU / UE movement occurs when an IAB-MT located in the same location on an IAB node (e.g., occurrence or time frame) moves from or to a corresponding cell (e.g., a cell associated with a source donor). 2) A counter for the IAB-MT move procedure (e.g., a counter value). The counter value may be incremented by 1 (e.g., among other pre-configured increment values) before / during / after the IAB-MT move performed by the IAB-MT source donor and / or target donor. The counter value may be reset to 0 before / during / after the move of an IAB-DU located in the same place; and / or 3) Identification of the initial IAB donor (e.g., a third network node). The initial IAB donor may include, for example, an F1 connection to the IAB-DU. The identification of the initial donor may include, or correspond to, a gNB-ID, among other identifications.

[0046] In response to the transmission and / or reception of information from the source donor (e.g., MT movement-related information), the source donor and / or target donor associated with the IAB-MT may decide whether to perform a DU / UE movement. For example, the source donor and / or target donor may compare a counter value to a threshold (e.g., a threshold number of MT movement procedures to be performed). The threshold can be determined / configured based on the embodiment, such as being set to 2, 3, 4, or other thresholds. The threshold may be configured, for example, through operational, management, and maintenance (OAM) signaling to one or more IAB nodes or IAB donors. If the counter value is greater than or equal to the threshold, the source donor and / or target donor may transmit / send / provide / signal a DU / UE movement indication to the initial donor.

[0047] In a further example, referring to Figures 6A-6C, the threshold number may be configured as 2. The counter value may be increased in response to MT movement (e.g., by at least 1 for IAB entities). When an IAB-MT moves to donor DU3, the counter value can be increased to 2, which is equal to the threshold. Thus, the source donor and / or target donor receiving the information may decide to perform a DU / UE movement according to whether the counter value is greater than or equal to the threshold.

[0048] In some cases, the threshold number for MT migration procedures may be coordinated / communicated between donor CUs (e.g., between the first, second, and / or third donor CUs) via XnAP signaling. For example, at least one donor CU may transmit a threshold indication to one or more other donor CUs via a handover request, or retrieve a UE context response message. This message may be sent with or as part of the UE's historical information. The threshold number for MT migration procedures may be configured / updated / provided to the IAB node via RRC and / or F1AP signaling.

[0049] II. Embodiment 2: Determining the type of move to be performed for IAB node movement In various embodiments, there may be different types of move procedures / operations, particularly partial moves, full moves, DU moves, UE moves, and F1 transport moves. Therefore, in these embodiments, the IAB donor (e.g., target donor or target CU) needs to be informed / notified or aware of the type of move of the IAB node move to be performed.

[0050] For example, a target donor (e.g., a target donor of a second network node) can receive / acquire IAB movement-related information from at least one of the IAB nodes or other IAB-CUs (e.g., a source CU or initial CU) (e.g., a first network node). The IAB movement-related information may include at least one of the following: 1) IP address request information (e.g., acting as an implicit indication). The IP address request information may include at least one of the following indicators: the number of IP addresses to the IAB node and / or two sets of IP addresses. The indicator for two sets of IP addresses may indicate that two sets of IP addresses are required (or not required). For example, a request for two sets of IP addresses may be an indication to perform at least one of the following move types: a full move procedure, a DU move procedure, and / or an UE move procedure. 2) Display of Move Type (e.g., acting as an explicit indication). This indication may include, or can be used to indicate, the type of move, such as partial move, full move, DU move, UE move, and / or F1 transport move, in particular. A partial move may include the move / handover / switch of an IAB-MT to a parent node under a different IAB donor-CU or to a parent node associated with a different IAB donor-CU, and the IAB-DU and / or descendant IAB nodes (e.g., if any) located in the same place may terminate at the initial IAB donor-CU. A full move may include the move of a boundary IAB node and / or descendant IAB nodes (e.g., both RRC and F1 connections) from a first IAB donor CU to a second IAB donor CU. A DU move may include the move of an IAB-DU from one IAB donor to another. A UE move may include the move of a UE from one radio access network (RAN) node to another RAN node. F1 transport movement can include the movement of F1 traffic along a transport path from one path to another.

[0051] In some cases, an IAB node (e.g., the first network node) may transmit IAB movement-related information to a target donor via Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages and / or F1 Application Protocol (F1AP) messages. In some cases, another IAB-CU (e.g., the first network node) may transmit IAB movement-related information to a target donor via XnAP messages (e.g., XnAP handover request or IAB transport movement management request message).

[0052] III. Embodiment 3: Notifying IAB nodes of DU / UE movement In various embodiments, various types of move procedures may be presented, particularly partial move, full move, DU move, UE move, and F1 transport move. Therefore, it is necessary to inform / notify / instruct / trigger (e.g., via specific signaling) the IAB node in order to perform / start / continue a DU / UE move.

[0053] For example, an IAB node (e.g., a second network node) can receive IAB-related configuration information from donor CUs (e.g., source donor, target donor, initial donor, and / or other IAB donors) via RRC and / or F1AP signaling. The IAB-related configuration information may include at least one of the following: 1) F1 Setup Display. This display can instruct the IAB node to initiate the F1 setup procedure / operation. 2) F1 switch display. This display can instruct the IAB node to initiate the F1 switch procedure / operation. 3) Source Logical DU Display. This display can indicate that the associated information (e.g., IAB-related configuration information) pertains to the source logical DU (e.g., a source logical DU, a target logical DU, etc., as multiple logical DUs may exist on an IAB node). 4) Target Logical DU designation. This designation may indicate that the associated information pertains to, is applicable to, or belongs to a target logical DU. 5) Target donor (e.g., target CU) IP address. This IP address may indicate or represent the IP address of the target donor. 6) New IAB donor indication. This indication may show that the associated information pertains to a new IAB donor (e.g., a third network node or another network node). 7) Move type indication. This indication may show the type of move to be performed (e.g., move type), such as partial move, full move, DU move, UE move, and / or F1 transport move; and / or 8) One or more Backhaul Adaptive Protocol (BAP) addresses. One or more BAP addresses may be assigned to an IAB node by a donor CU, such as one BAP address for each logical DU.

[0054] IV. Embodiment 4: Triggering DU / UE migration in the initial donor CU In various embodiments, various types of movement procedures may be presented / introduced, such as partial movement, full movement, DU movement, UE movement, and F1 transport movement. Therefore, for example, in an initial donor (e.g., an initial CU connected to or communicating with an IAB-DU), there may be different procedures / operations / alternatives for triggering a DU / UE movement. One or more of the following operations or procedures can be performed:

[0055] A) Triggered by an IAB-MT source donor (e.g., source CU) In some cases, the movement of a DU / UE may be triggered by a source donor associated with or communicating with an IAB-MT. For example, a source donor (e.g., a first network node or a first IAB donor) may transmit / send / provide IAB-related information to an initial IAB donor (e.g., a second network node or a second IAB donor). In this case, the IAB-related information may include at least one of the following: 1) Identification of IAB nodes; 2) Identification of the target IAB donor (e.g., target donor or target CU); 3) Identification of target cells (e.g., cells associated with a target donor); 4) Display of IAB-MT movement (sometimes referred to as MT movement); 5) Display of IAB-DU movement; and / or 6) Display UE movement.

[0056] B) Triggered by an IAB-MT target donor (e.g., target CU) In addition to or instead of this, DU / UE movement can be triggered by the IAB-MT target donor. For example, the target donor (e.g., a first network node or the target CU of the first IAB donor) can send / transmit IAB-related information to the initial IAB donor (e.g., a second network node or the second IAB donor). The IAB-related information may include at least one of the following: 1) Identification of IAB nodes; 2) Identification of target cells; 3) Display of IAB-MT movement; 4) Display of IAB-DU movement; and / or 5) Display UE movement.

[0057] C) Triggered by an IAB node Furthermore, in addition to or instead of this, the movement of a DU / UE can be triggered by an IAB node. For example, an IAB node (e.g., a first network node) can send IAB-related information to the initial IAB donor (e.g., a second network node). In this case, the IAB-related information may include at least one of the following: 1) Identification of target IAB donors; 2) Identification of target cells; 3) Display of IAB-MT movement; 4) Display of IAB-DU movement; and / or 5) Display UE movement.

[0058] V. Embodiment 5: Determining a new / target cell ID for an IAB-DU cell serving a UE In various embodiments, an initial donor (e.g., initial CU) may initiate a move procedure for one or more UE104s by sending / transmitting / signaling an Xn handover request message to a target donor (e.g., target CU). The target cell identification / identifier (ID) may be included in the Xn handover request message. However, the initial donor may not be aware of the new / target cell ID of the IAB-DU cell serving the UE104. Therefore, one or more IAB entities (e.g., an IAB node and / or other IAB donors) may inform / indicate / signal the initial donor of the new / target cell ID.

[0059] For example, an IAB node (e.g., a first network node with an IAB node) can transmit information containing the old / source cell ID and / or corresponding new / target cell ID of the IAB-DU (e.g., the DU of the IAB node) to the initial donor (e.g., a second network node with a second IAB donor). The IAB node can transmit the information via RRC and / or F1AP. In addition to or instead of this, the target donor (e.g., a target CU or a first network node with a first IAB donor) can transmit information (e.g., the old and / or corresponding new / target cell ID of the IAB-DU) to the initial donor CU.

[0060] In addition to or instead of this, a target donor (e.g., a target CU or a first network node with a target donor) may transmit information (e.g., the old and corresponding new / target cell IDs of the IAB-DU) to a source donor (e.g., a source CU or a second network node with a source donor). In this case, the source donor may transmit / transfer the information to an initial donor (e.g., a third network node with an initial donor). Based on the information transmitted, received, or communicated between one or more IAB entities (e.g., IAB nodes and / or IAB donors), DU / UE migration procedures may be performed as appropriate.

[0061] Referring here to Figure 7, a flowchart of the donor-to-donor transfer and device method 700 is shown. Method 700 can be carried out using or by any of the components detailed above, such as UE104 or 204 and BS102 or 202, among others. In summary, a first network node (e.g., a network entity such as an IAB node or IAB donor) can transmit information (702). A second network node (e.g., another network entity such as another / different IAB donor or IAB node) can receive information (704). The second network node can decide whether to perform a transfer (e.g., a DU / UE transfer procedure) (706). The second network node can transmit a display (708). A third network node can receive a display (710).

[0062] More specifically, a first network node (e.g., a network entity, communication node, BS, or gNB) may transmit / provide / transmit / signal information to a second network node (702). The first network node, the second network node, and / or the third network node may include / be comprise one of IAB nodes or IAB donors, which may be used interchangeably to describe other IAB entities described herein. The information may be associated with IAB-related movements. The second network node may receive information from the first network node (704).

[0063] In some embodiments, a first network node may include a source donor. The first network node may transmit / transmit / provide information to a second network node having a target donor. The information may include at least one of the following: an indication of DU movement, a counter value for MT movement procedures (e.g., number of occurrences, or indicating a count of occurrences), and / or an identification (ID) of a third network node having an F1 connection with the IAB-DU.

[0064] In various embodiments, the first network node may include an IAB node or an IAB-MT source donor or an UE source donor (e.g., a communications device). The first network node may transmit information to a second network node. The second network node may include a target donor (e.g., a target donor CU). The information may include at least one of IP address request information and / or an indication of the type of movement. The IP address request information may include at least one of the number of IP addresses of the IAB node and / or an indicator of two sets of IP addresses. The movement type indication may include at least one of partial movement, full movement, distributed unit (DU) movement, user equipment (UE) movement, and / or F1 transport movement. In some embodiments, the first network node may transmit information to the second network node via radio resource control (RRC) messages, F1 application protocol (F1AP) messages, and / or Xn application protocol (XnAP) messages.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first network node may include or correspond to a donor CU. The second network node may include or correspond to an IAB node. The first network node can transmit / transmit information to the second network node which has an IAB node. In this case, the information may include at least one of the types of moves which may include an F1 setup indicator instructing the IAB node to initiate the F1 setup procedure, a source logical DU indicator indicating that the associated information pertains to a source logical DU, a target logical DU indicator indicating that the associated information pertains to a target logical DU, a target donor IP address indicating the IP address of a target donor, a new IAB donor indicator indicating that the associated information pertains to a new IAB donor, a partial move, a full move, a distributed unit (DU) move, a user equipment (UE) move, or an F1 transport move, and / or at least one of one backhaul adaptive protocol (BAP) addresses. In some embodiments, the first network node can transmit information to the second network node via RRC messages and / or F1AP messages.

[0066] In some cases, the first network node may include a first IAB donor. The first node may transmit information to a second network node which may include a second IAB donor. In some cases, the first network node may include an IAB node. The first network node may transmit information to a second network node which may include a second IAB donor. In one or more of these cases, the information may include at least one of the following: identification of an IAB node, identification of a target donor, identification of a target cell, indication of IAB-MT movement, indication of IAB-DU movement, and / or indication of UE movement.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first network node may include an IAB node. The first network node may transmit information to a second network node which may include a second IAB donor. In some other embodiments, the first network node may include a first IAB donor. The first network node may transmit information to a second network node which may include a second IAB donor. In yet another embodiment, the first network node may include a target donor. The first network node may transmit information to a second network node which may include a source donor. In this case, the source donor may transmit information to an initial donor (e.g., a second IAB donor, or another (e.g., a third) network node which includes an initial donor). In one or more of these cases, the information may include the old or source cell identifier (ID) of the DU of the IAB node, and / or the new or target cell ID of the DU.

[0068] After receiving the information, a second network node (e.g., including one of the source donor or target donor) can decide whether to perform a DU or UE (e.g., DU / UE) move according to the information (706). For example, the information may include a counter value indicating the number of MT move procedures to be performed. The second network node (and / or other network nodes) can compare the counter value to a threshold number (or a predetermined number) of MT move procedures (e.g., MT move occurrences). By comparing the counter value to the threshold number, the second network node can decide whether to perform a DU / UE move.

[0069] For example, a second network node may decide to perform a DU / UE move based on whether the counter value is greater than or equal to a threshold number. According to certain embodiments, the second network node may decide not to perform a DU / UE move based on whether the counter value is less than a threshold number, and vice versa. In some embodiments, the threshold number for the MT move procedure may be sent / transmitted / provided to at least one of the source donor, target donor, and / or IAB node.

[0070] Based on the decision, a second network node (e.g., a source donor or a target donor) may send an indication / message to a third network node regarding whether to perform a move of the DU or UE (708). A third network node (e.g., an initial donor or other donor with an F1 connection to the IAB-DU of an IAB node) may receive an indication from the second network node (710). Thus, a third network node (and / or one or more other network nodes) may perform a move of the DU or UE based on information communicated to, from, or between one or more network nodes.

[0071] While various embodiments of this solution have been described above, it should be understood that these embodiments are presented only as examples and not as limitations. Similarly, various figures may depict exemplary architectures or configurations, which are provided so that those skilled in the art can understand the exemplary features and functions of this solution. However, such those skilled in the art will understand that this solution is not limited to the exemplary architectures or configurations shown and can be implemented using various alternative architectures and configurations. Furthermore, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, one or more features of one or more embodiments / configurations can be combined with one or more features of other embodiments / configurations described herein. Therefore, the scope and area of ​​this disclosure should not be limited by any of the exemplary embodiments described above.

[0072] Furthermore, it should be understood that any reference to elements in this specification using designations such as "first," "second," etc., does not generally limit the quantity or order of those elements. Rather, these designations can be used in this specification as a convenient means of distinguishing two or more elements or examples of elements. Thus, references to a first element and a second element do not mean that only two elements can be used, nor that the first element must precede the second element in any manner.

[0073] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that information and signals can be represented using any of the various different techniques and methods. For example, the data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, and symbols that may be mentioned in the above description may be represented by voltage, electric current, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or magnetic particles, light fields or optical particles, or any combination thereof.

[0074] Furthermore, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art, any of the various exemplary logic blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits, methods, and functions described in relation to the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware (e.g., digital implementation, analog implementation, or a combination of both), firmware, various forms of programs or design code incorporating instructions (which may be referred to herein as “software” or “software modules” for convenience), or any combination of these technologies. To clearly demonstrate this compatibility of hardware, firmware, and software, various exemplary components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps are generally described above with respect to their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware, firmware, or software, or as a combination of these technologies, depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system. Those skilled in the art can implement the described functionality in various ways for specific applications, but such implementation decisions do not constitute a departure from the scope of this disclosure.

[0075] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that the various exemplary logic blocks, modules, devices, components, and circuits described herein may be implemented or carried out within an integrated circuit (IC) which may include a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic device, or any combination thereof. The logic blocks, modules, and circuits may further include antennas and / or transceivers for communicating with various components within a network or device. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but instead, this processor may be any conventional processor, controller, or state machine. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors working with a DSP core, or any other suitable configuration to perform the functions described herein.

[0076] When implemented in software, this functionality can be stored as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Thus, steps of the methods or algorithms disclosed herein can be implemented as software stored on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium includes both computer storage media and communication media, including any medium that can enable the transfer of computer programs or code from one location to another. The storage medium can be any available medium accessible by a computer. Such computer-readable media, but not limited to examples, may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and can be accessed by a computer.

[0077] As used herein, the term “module” refers to software, firmware, hardware, and any combination thereof for performing the relevant functions described herein. Furthermore, for illustrative purposes, various modules are described as individual modules; however, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art, two or more modules may be combined to form a single module that performs the relevant functions according to embodiments of this solution.

[0078] Furthermore, embodiments of this solution may utilize memory or other storage devices, as well as communication components. For clarity, it will be understood that the above description illustrates embodiments of this solution with reference to various functional units and processors. However, it will be clear that any appropriate distribution of functionality between different functional units, processing logic elements, or domains may be used without impairing the solution. For example, functionality exemplified as being performed by separate processing logic elements or controllers may be performed by the same processing logic element or controller. Thus, references to specific functional units are not intended to indicate a strict logical or physical structure or configuration, but merely to refer to appropriate means for providing the described functionality.

[0079] Various modifications to the embodiments described herein will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, and should be given the broadest scope, consistent with novel features and principles disclosed herein, such as those enumerated in the following claims.

Claims

1. A method, wherein the method is A first network node, which has an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node, transmits information associated with IAB-related movement to a second network node, which has an initial donor. Includes, The method wherein the information includes the identification of a third network node having an F1 connection to a first IAB distributed unit (IAB-DU) of the IAB node, the old or source cell identifier (ID) of the second IAB-DU of the IAB node, and the new or target cell ID of the first IAB-DU.

2. The information described above is Display of DU movement, or Mobile Terminal (MT) Movement Procedure Counter Value The method according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of the following.

3. The aforementioned information is, Identification of the aforementioned IAB node, Identification of target donors, Identification of target cells, Display of IAB Mobile Terminal (IAB-MT) movement. Display of IAB-DU movement, or Display of user equipment (UE) movement The method according to claim 2, comprising at least one of the following.

4. The second network node comprises a source donor, The method according to claim 1, wherein the source donor transmits the information to the initial donor.

5. A method, wherein the method is A second network node, which has an initial donor, receives information associated with IAB-related movements from a first network node, which has an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node. Includes, The method wherein the information includes the identification of a third network node having an F1 connection to a first IAB distributed unit (IAB-DU) of the IAB node, the old or source cell identifier (ID) of the second IAB-DU of the IAB node, and the new or target cell ID of the first IAB-DU.

6. The information described above is Display of DU movement, or Mobile Terminal (MT) Movement Procedure Counter Value The method according to claim 5, further comprising at least one of the following.

7. The aforementioned information is, Identification of the aforementioned IAB node, Identification of target donors, Identification of target cells, Display of IAB Mobile Terminal (IAB-MT) movement. Display of IAB-DU movement, or Display of user equipment (UE) movement The method according to claim 6, comprising at least one of the following.

8. The second network node comprises a source donor, The method according to claim 5, wherein the source donor transmits the information to the initial donor.

9. The first network node, The first network node includes an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node, The IAB node comprises at least one processor, The aforementioned at least one processor is Transmitting information associated with IAB-related movement to a second network node equipped with an initial donor via a transmitter. It is configured to do the following: The information includes the identification of a third network node having an F1 connection to a first IAB distributed unit (IAB-DU) of the IAB node, the old or source cell identifier (ID) of the second IAB-DU of the IAB node, and the new or target cell ID of the first IAB-DU of the first network node.

10. The information described above is Display of DU movement, or Mobile Terminal (MT) Movement Procedure Counter Value The first network node according to claim 9, further comprising at least one of the following.

11. The aforementioned information is, Identification of the aforementioned IAB node, Identification of target donors, Identification of target cells, Display of IAB Mobile Terminal (IAB-MT) movement. Display of IAB-DU movement, or Display of user equipment (UE) movement The first network node according to claim 10, comprising at least one of the following.

12. The second network node comprises a source donor, The source donor transmits the information to the initial donor, the first network node according to claim 9.

13. The second network node, The aforementioned second network node is equipped with an initial donor, The initial donor comprises at least one processor, The aforementioned at least one processor is Receiving information associated with IAB-related travel via a receiver from a first network node equipped with an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node. It is configured to do the following: The information includes the identification of a third network node having an F1 connection to the first IAB distributed unit (IAB-DU) of the IAB node, the old or source cell identifier (ID) of the second IAB-DU of the IAB node, and the new or target cell ID of the first IAB-DU of the second network node.

14. The information is Display of DU movement, or Mobile Terminal (MT) Movement Procedure Counter Value A second network node according to claim 13, further comprising at least one of the following.

15. The aforementioned information is, Identification of the aforementioned IAB node, Identification of target donors, Identification of target cells, Display of IAB Mobile Terminal (IAB-MT) movement. Display of IAB-DU movement, or Display of user equipment (UE) movement A second network node according to claim 14, comprising at least one of the following.

16. The second network node comprises a source donor, The source donor transmits the information to the initial donor, the second network node according to claim 13.

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