Method for correcting a-IOT device in wireless communication system and related apparatus

Abstract

A method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, performed by the A-IoT device in a wireless communication system, includes receiving, from a network entity, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and correcting an operational state of the A-loT device based on the first code.

Description

Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCTMETHOD FOR CORRECTING A-IOT DEVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED APPARATUSCROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 741,309, entitled “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING A DISABLED AMBIENT IOT DEVICE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM,” filed on January 2, 2025, which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by this reference.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication systems, and more particularly, to a method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device in a wireless communication system and a related apparatus.BACKGROUND

[0003] In wireless communication systems, remote management mechanisms such as “remote kill switch” and “remote wipe” are commonly used to adjust or erase user devices. These approaches, however, are not well suited for ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) devices, which are typically low-power, energy-harvesting, and state-free. Conventional correcting techniques rely on interactive procedures, such as inventory and command exchanges, that require the device to respond to network requests. When an A-IoT device is temporarily adjusted and can only receive but not transmit radio frequency (RF) signals, such procedures fail, preventing the device from being re-corrected remotely. Manual reconfiguration or provisioning then becomes necessary, which is inefficient and impractical for large-scale A-IoT deployments. Accordingly, there is a need for a lightweight network-controlled mechanism that can re-correct a temporarily adjusted A-IoT device without requiring active state maintenance or manual intervention.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device in a wireless communication system and a related apparatus.SUMMARY

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to propose a method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device in a wireless communication system and a related apparatus, which can correct efficient remote reactivation or permanent deactivation of at least one A-IoT device, reduce operational cost, and / or enhance network performance.

[0006] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-loT) device, performed by the A-IoT device in a wireless communication system, includes receiving, from a network entity, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-loT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and correcting an operational state of the A-IoT device based on the first code.Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT

[0007] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, a method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-loT) device, performed by a network entity in a wireless communication system, includes transmitting, to the A-IoT device, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-loT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

[0008] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device includes a receiver and a controller. The receiver is configured to receive, from a network entity, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. The controller is configured to correct an operational state of the A-IoT device based on the first code.

[0009] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a network entity includes a transmitter configured to transmit, to the A-IoT device, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

[0010] In a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device includes a memory, a transceiver, and a processor coupled to the memory and the transceiver. The A-IoT device is configured to perform the above method.

[0011] In a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a network entity includes a memory, a transceiver, and a processor coupled to the memory and the transceiver. The network entity is configured to perform the above method.

[0012] In a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium has stored thereon instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the above method.

[0013] In an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a chip includes a processor, configured to call and mn a computer program stored in a memory, to cause a device in which the chip is installed to execute the above method.

[0014] In a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer readable storage medium, in which a computer program is stored, causes a computer to execute the above method.

[0015] In a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product includes a computer program, and the computer program causes a computer to execute the above method.

[0016] In an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program causes a computer to execute the above method.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure or related art more clearly, the following figures will be described in the embodiments are briefly introduced. It is obvious that the drawings are merelyAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT some embodiments of the present disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in this field can obtain other figures according to these figures without paying the premise.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary inventory and command procedure in Ambient Internet of Things (A-IoT) communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a network entity and one or more Ambient Internet of Things (A-IoT) devices of communication in a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an A-IoT device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a network entity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, performed by an A-IoT device in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, performed by a network entity in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary inventory-only procedure in A-IoT communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary inventory-only procedure with included code 1 and code 2 in A-IoT communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an example of a computing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0028] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with the technical matters, structural features, achieved objects, and effects with reference to the accompanying drawings as follows. Specifically, the terminologies in the embodiments of the present disclosure are merely for describing the purpose of the certain embodiment, but not to limit the disclosure.

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to various communication systems, such as a global system of mobile communication (GSM) system, a code division multiple access (CDMA) system, a wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) system, a general packet radio service (GPRS), a long term evolution (LTE) system, a LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) system, a LTE time division duplex (TDD) system, an advanced long term evolution (LTE-A) system, a future 5th generation (5G) system (may also be called a new radio (NR) system), an evolution system of a NR system, a LTE-based access to unlicensed spectrum (LTE-U) system, a NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum (NR-U) system, an universal mobile telecommunication system (UMTS), a global interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication system, wireless local area networks (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), or other communication systems, etc.

[0030] Optionally, a user equipment (UE) mentioned in the embodiments of the present application may refer to an access terminal, a subscriber unit, a subscriber station, a mobile station, a remote station, a remote terminal,Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT a mobile device, a user terminal, a terminal, a wireless communication device, a user agent, or a user device. The access terminal may be a cellular radio telephone, a cordless telephone, a session initiation protocol (SIP) telephone, a wireless local loop (WLL) station, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld device with wireless communication functions, a computing device, other processing devices coupled with a wireless modem, an in-vehicle device, a wearable device, a terminal device in a future 5G network, a terminal device in a future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN), etc.

[0031] Optionally, the communication system in the embodiment of the present application may be applied to an unlicensed spectrum, where the unlicensed spectrum may also be considered as a shared spectrum, or the communication system in the embodiment of the present application may also be applied to a licensed spectrum, where the licensed spectrum can also be considered an unshared spectrum.

[0032] A number of UE vendors offer solutions for “remote kill switch” or “remote wipe” that can be used to wipe clean a stolen UE. Current techniques also support features such as backoff timer that is used when a UE stops requesting network access temporarily until a certain amount of time has passed. Existing UE management techniques allow remote disabling or timed suspension of network access through features such as remote wipe and backoff timers.

[0033] In order to re-enable a temporarily disabled A-IoT device, an enabling mechanism is designed for reenabling a temporarily disabled A-IoT device using a procedure for inventory and command. Once a device has been permanently disabled (e.g., shut down) remotely using techniques such as “remote kill switch” or “remote wipe”, the device can no longer be able to be enabled without having to go through manual reconfiguration or manual provisioning. In the case of temporarily disabling an A-IoT device, it can be to stop the A-IoT device from transmitting to the network temporarily until a time when the network is available (e.g., less congested). A mechanism is needed to re-enable a temporarily disabled A-IoT device without manual reconfiguration while managing network congestion and maintaining efficient operation.

[0034] Yet another drawback of using a backoff timer on an A-IoT device is that the A-IoT device uses an active timer or a counter, which means the A-IoT device maintains a state which goes against the characteristics of the A-IoT device (e.g., A-IoT devices are characterized by not having a conventional battery (or with limited battery) and is powered by energy harvesting, limited storage, and limited computing capabilities.) Using a backoff timer is inefficient for A-IoT devices because it requires maintaining an active state, which conflicts with their low-power, energy-harvesting design.

[0035] The current solution using inventory and command procedure, as illustrated in FIG. 1, may not work. The inventory and command procedure requires the A-IoT device to respond after the initial inventory request message (e.g., a paging message) before responding to an enabling command in a command request message. However, when the A-IoT device has been temporarily disabled (e.g., A-IoT device can only receive RF transmission and cannot send RF transmission), the A-IoT device will not be able to complete the inventory request by responding. Since the network may not receive a response from the A-IoT device for the inventory request (e.g., paging), the network may terminate the inventory and command procedure and therefore the A-loT device may not be re-enabled. The conventional inventory and command procedure fails to re-enable a temporarily disabled A-IoT device because the device cannot transmit a response when its RF transmission capability is disabled.Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT

[0036] 5G A-IoT service is a new 5G service that can be used to support various use cases such as, automated warehousing, inventory management, smart grid, non-public logistics, industrial manufacturing, loT sensors and smart home. A-IoT devices operate in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. A-IoT devices collect information related to the use case and report back to the wireless network or application server via the wireless network when requested. 5G A-IoT service supports various applications across licensed and unlicensed spectrum, enabling low-power devices to collect and report data for use cases such as smart industry, logistics, and home automation.

[0037] It is important in terms of network performance and network reliability that A-IoT device only communicate when requested. Otherwise, the vast number of A-IoT devices (expected to be numbered in the millions) communicating or sending information to the network at the same time can overwhelm the network’s bandwidth and cause undesirable side effects such as denying access to other devices such as UEs trying to gain access to the network. Efficient network performance requires A-IoT devices to communicate only when requested to prevent congestion and ensure reliable access for all devices.

[0038] 5G network can control when A-IoT devices can communicate and when they cannot communicate, e.g., disable RF transmission capability of an A-IoT device. Once an A-IoT device is temporarily disabled, the 5G network has to be able to re-enable the A-IoT device when network conditions allow such, without having to reset (e.g., re-configure or re-provision the device) the device manually. The 5G network can manage A-IoT device communication by temporarily disabling and later re-enabling devices automatically based on network conditions without manual intervention.

[0039] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mechanism for correcting an A-IoT device whose RF transmission capability has been temporarily adjusted. Some embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a way to permanently adjust the RF transmission capability of a temporarily adjusted A-IoT device. Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide mechanisms to re-correct or permanently adjust the RF transmission capability of a temporarily adjusted A-IoT device.

[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates that, in some embodiments, a network entity 10 and one or more A-IoT devices 20 of communication in a communication system 40. The communication system 40 includes the network entity 10 and the one or more A-IoT devices 20. The network entity 10 may include a memory 12, a transceiver 13, and a processor 11 coupled to the memory 12 and the transceiver 13. The one or more A-IoT devices 20 may include a memory 22, a transceiver 23, and a processor 21 coupled to the memory 22 and the transceiver 23. The processor 11 or 21 may be configured to implement proposed functions, procedures and / or methods described in this description. Layers of radio interface protocol may be implemented in the processor 11 or 21. The memory 12 or 22 is operatively coupled with the processor 11 or 21 and stores a variety of information to operate the processor 11 or 21. The transceiver 13 or 23 is operatively coupled with the processor 11 or 21, and the transceiver 13 or 23 transmits and / or receives a radio signal.

[0041] The processor 11 or 21 may include application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), other chipset, logic circuit and / or data processing device. The memory 12 or 22 may include read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory, memory card, storage medium and / or other storage device. The transceiver 13 or 23 may include baseband circuitry to process radio frequency signals. When the embodiments are implemented in software, the techniques described herein can be implemented with modules (e.g., procedures,Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT functions, and so on) that perform the functions described herein. The modules can be stored in the memory 12 or 22 and executed by the processor 11 or 21. The memory 12 or 22 can be implemented within the processor 11 or 21 or external to the processor 11 or 21 in which case those can be communicatively coupled to the processor 11 or 21 via various means as is known in the art.

[0042] In some embodiments, the transceiver 23 is configured to receive, from the network entity 10, an A-loT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the processor 21 is configured to correct an operational state of the A-IoT device based on the first code. This can solve issues in the prior art and other issues. Further, the proposed some embodiments can correct efficient remote reactivation or permanent deactivation of at least one A-IoT device, reduce operational cost, and / or enhance network performance.

[0043] In some embodiments, the transceiver 13 is configured to transmit, to the A-IoT device 20, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. This can solve issues in the prior art and other issues. Further, the proposed some embodiments can correct efficient remote reactivation or permanent deactivation of at least one A-IoT device, reduce operational cost, and / or enhance network performance.

[0044] FIG. 3 illustrates an A-IoT device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The A-loT device 300 is configured to implement some embodiments of the disclosure. Some embodiments of the disclosure may be implemented into the A-IoT device 300 using any suitably configured hardware and / or software. The A-IoT device 300 includes a receiver 301 and a controller 302. The receiver 301 is configured to receive, from a network entity, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the controller 302 is configured to correct an operational state of the A-IoT device based on the first code. This can solve issues in the prior art and other issues. Further, the proposed some embodiments can correct efficient remote reactivation or permanent deactivation of at least one A-IoT device, reduce operational cost, and / or enhance network performance.

[0045] FIG. 4 illustrates a network entity 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The network entity 400 is configured to implement some embodiments of the disclosure. Some embodiments of the disclosure may be implemented into the network entity 400 using any suitably configured hardware and / or software. The network entity 400 includes a transmitter 401. The transmitter 401 is configured to transmit, to the A-IoT device, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. This can solve issues in the prior art and other issues. Further, the proposed some embodimentsAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT can correct efficient remote reactivation or permanent deactivation of at least one A-IoT device, reduce operational cost, and / or enhance network performance.

[0046] FIG. 5 illustrates a method 500 performed for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, performed by the A-IoT device in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method 500 performed by the A-IoT device in a wireless communication system is configured to implement some embodiments of the disclosure. Some embodiments of the disclosure may be implemented into the method 500 performed by the A-IoT device using any suitably configured hardware and / or software. In some embodiments, the method 500 performed by the A-IoT device includes: an operation 502, receiving, from a network entity, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-loT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device; and an operation 504, correcting an operational state of the A-IoT device based on the first code. This can solve issues in the prior art and other issues. Further, the proposed some embodiments can correct efficient remote reactivation or permanent deactivation of at least one A-IoT device, reduce operational cost, and / or enhance network performance.

[0047] In some embodiments, the A-IoT paging message further includes a paging identifier, and correcting the first RF transmission capability includes determining that the paging identifier matches an identifier stored in the A-IoT device. In some embodiments, correcting the first RF transmission capability includes comparing the first code with a stored code stored in the A-IoT device, and when the first code matches the stored code, correcting the first RF transmission capability. In some embodiments, the method further includes replacing the stored code in the A-IoT device with the second code after correcting the first RF transmission capability. In some embodiments, the A-IoT paging message is transmitted from the network entity via an intermediate user equipment (UE) or via a base station (BS). In some embodiments, the method further includes transmitting a response message to the network entity after correcting the first RF transmission capability. Some embodiments describe that the A-IoT paging message may include a paging identifier for device identification, and the correcting process involves matching the identifier and verifying a first code with a stored code in the A-IoT device. When the codes match, the device corrects its RF transmission capability, replaces the stored code with a second code, and may send a response message to the network. The paging message can be delivered via an intermediate UE or a base station.

[0048] In some embodiments, the response message includes a device-to-reader (D2R) data transmission. In some embodiments, when the first code and the second code are identical and match the stored code of the A-loT device, the method further includes permanently adjusting the first RF transmission capability. In some embodiments, the A-IoT device transmits a confirmation message to the network entity before permanently adjusting the first RF transmission capability. In some embodiments, the A-IoT device operates in a temporarily adjusted mode in which the A-IoT device is capable of receiving at least one RF transmission and remains unable to transmit at least one RF signal until corrected by the first code. In some embodiments, the first code included in the A-IoT paging message corrects a temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. In some embodiments, the second code included in the A-IoT paging message is used for adjusting a future RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. Some embodiments further describe that the response message may include a device-to-reader (D2R) data transmission. When the first and second codes are identical and matchAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT the stored code, the A-IoT device permanently adjusts its RF transmission capability, optionally sending a confirmation message to the network before doing so. The A-IoT device may operate in a temporarily adjusted mode in which it can receive but not transmit RF signals until corrected by the first code. The first code recorrects the temporarily adjusted RF capability, while the second code is reserved for future adjusting operations.

[0049] FIG. 6 illustrates a method 600 for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, performed by a network entity in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method 600 performed by the network entity is configured to implement some embodiments of the disclosure. Some embodiments of the disclosure may be implemented into the method 600 performed by the network entity using any suitably configured hardware and / or software. In some embodiments, the method 600 performed by the network entity includes: an operation 602, transmitting, to the A-IoT device, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message includes a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. This can solve issues in the prior art and other issues. Further, the proposed some embodiments can correct efficient remote reactivation or permanent deactivation of at least one A-IoT device, reduce operational cost, and / or enhance network performance.

[0050] In some embodiments, the A-IoT paging message further includes a paging identifier for identifying the A-IoT device. In some embodiments, the network entity is configured to transmit the A-IoT paging message via an intermediate user equipment (UE) or via a base station (BS). In some embodiments, the first code included in the A-IoT paging message corrects a temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. In some embodiments, the second code included in the A-IoT paging message is used for adjusting a future RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device. In some embodiments, the method further includes receiving a response message from the A-IoT device after transmitting the A-IoT paging message. In some embodiments, the response message includes a device-to-reader (D2R) data transmission. In some embodiments, when the first code and the second code are identical, a permanent adjusting of the first RF transmission capability is performed by the A-IoT device. In some embodiments, the network entity receives a confirmation message from the A-IoT device prior to the permanent adjusting of the first RF transmission capability. In some embodiments, the A-IoT device operates in a temporarily adjusted mode in which the A-IoT device is capable of receiving at least one RF transmission and remains unable to transmit at least one RF signal until corrected by the first code.

[0051] Some embodiments describe that the A-IoT paging message may include a paging identifier to identify the A-IoT device and may be transmitted by the network entity through an intermediate user equipment (UE) or a base station (BS). The first code in the paging message corrects a temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device, while the second code is used to adjust a future RF transmission capability. After transmission of the paging message, the network may receive a response message from the A-IoT device, which can include a device-to-reader (D2R) data transmission. When the first and second codes are identical, the A-loT device performs a permanent adjusting of its RF transmission capability and may send a confirmation message to the network prior to doing so. The A-IoT device may operate in a temporarily adjusted mode in which it can receive but not transmit RF signals until re-corrected by the first code.

[0052] Examples:Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT

[0053] FIG. 7 is an exemplary inventory-only procedure in A-IoT communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is an exemplary inventory-only procedure with included code 1 and code 2 in A-IoT communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 illustrate that, in some embodiments, based on the currently defined inventory only procedure, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the proposed solution proposes that the A-IoT paging message is enhanced to include two codes as illustrated in FIG. 8. The A-IoT message is sent from the network (e.g., via intermediate UE or via BS) to an A-IoT device as illustrated in FIG. 8. One of the two codes included in the enhanced A-IoT paging message is for correcting the temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability in the A-IoT device and the other code is for adjusting future RF transmission capability in the A-IoT device. FIG. 8 illustrate that the proposed solution enhances the A-IoT paging message to include two codes, one for correcting a temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability and another for adjusting a future RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

[0054] Based on the currently defined inventory only procedure as illustrated in FIG. 7, the proposed solution proposes that the A-IoT paging message is enhanced to include two codes as illustrated in FIG. 8. The A-IoT message is sent from the network (e.g., via intermediate UE or via BS) to an A-IoT device as illustrated in FIG.8. One of the two codes included in the enhanced A-IoT paging message is for correcting the temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability in the A-IoT device and the other code is for adjusting future RF transmission capability in the A-IoT device. FIG. 8 illustrates that the proposed solution enhances the A-IoT paging message, based on the existing inventory-only procedure, to include two codes, one for re-correcting a temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability and another for adjusting a future RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

[0055] In existing techniques, when the A-IoT device’s RF transmission capability has been temporarily adjusted, the A-IoT device can actively receive RF transmission from the A-IoT paging message but not be able to transmit a reply in Step B’s D2R data transmission message as illustrated in FIG. 8. Therefore, the network not receiving a A-IoT paging response from the A-IoT device may treat the paging message as failed and not continue with the Step C in FIG. 1 (e.g., the command procedure portion of the inventory and command procedure). When an A-IoT device’s RF transmission capability is temporarily adjusted, it can receive but not transmit, preventing it from replying to the paging message; as a result, the network may interpret the lack of response as a failure and terminate the procedure without re-correcting the device.

[0056] In the new mechanism, since the instruction to correct (e.g., the included codes in the A-IoT paging message) the temporarily adjusted A-IoT device is part of the enhanced A-IoT paging, the A-IoT device is able to respond and therefore correct the temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability without having to wait for Step C in FIG. 1 (e.g., the command procedure). In the new mechanism, the A-IoT device can immediately recorrect its temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability upon receiving the enhanced A-IoT paging message, without waiting for the command procedure in Step C in FIG. 1.

[0057] In this case, after the A-IoT device receives the enhanced A-IoT paging message with the two codes, the A-IoT device matches the paging ID in paging message and knows that the paging is intended for A-IoT device. When the paging ID matches, the A-IoT device then proceeds to check the first code received in the enhanced A-IoT paging message against code (e.g., correcting or adjusting code) that is stored in the A-IoT device. If the stored code matches that of the received first code, the A-IoT device corrects the temporarilyAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT adjusted RF transmission capability (e.g., A-IoT device can transmit RF signaling). The A-IoT device replaces its stored code with the received second code. The second code now stored in the A-IoT device is used for any future action (e.g., to temporarily adjust the RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device). The A-IoT device replies to the enhanced A-IoT paging with a R2D data transmission, as in Step B in FIG. 8. Upon receiving the enhanced A-IoT paging message, the A-IoT device verifies the paging ID and first code, corrects its temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability if the codes match, replaces the stored code with the second code for future actions, and sends an R2D data transmission in response.

[0058] In yet another embodiment, the two codes in the enhanced A-IoT paging message are used together to permanently adjust the RF transmission capabilities of an A-IoT device whose RF transmission capabilities has been temporarily adjusted. In the case, the two codes in the enhanced A-IoT paging message are identical and the A-IoT device, after matching the paging ID in the A-IoT paging message to its own, verifies that the two codes received in the enhanced A-IoT paging message are identical and match the code (e.g., correcting / adjusting code) stored in the A-IoT device. The A-IoT device permanently adjusts its RF transmission capability. The A-IoT device may also reply to the enhanced A-IoT paging with a R2D data transmission, as in Step B in FIG. 8, before permanently adjusting its RF transmission capability. This also acts as a confirmation to the network that the permanent adjusting instruction has been carried out. When the two identical codes in the enhanced A-IoT paging message match the stored code, the A-IoT device permanently adjusts its RF transmission capability and may send an R2D data transmission as confirmation before doing so.

[0059] The mechanism for correcting the RF transmission capability of an A-IoT device that has been temporarily adjusted provides at least one of following benefits to both A-IoT devices and the overall A-IoT communication system.

[0060] 1. Some embodiments allow an A-IoT device whose RF transmission capability that has been temporarily adjusted to be corrected without having the device to go through a provisioning process to return to normal operation. Provisioning of potentially many A-IoT devices in the operator’s network is not only costly, but very inefficient, especially when the possible reason for temporarily adjusting the RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device is due to network congestion. Some embodiments correct a temporarily adjusted A-IoT device to resume normal operation without re-provisioning, reducing cost and inefficiency, particularly when the adjustment is due to network congestion.

[0061] 2. The scheme allows the network to permanently adjust the RF transmission capability of a A-IoT device for example when the A-IoT devices’ service life has reached an end or when the network deems that the devices may be experience technical difficulties or may be misbehaving, for example if the devices are being attacked (e.g., hijacked by attackers) to perform illegitimate activities. In case of the RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device has been temporarily adjusted, it may still be useful for the operator to permanently adjust the RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device when the operator deems the device no longer useful or for other reasons such as correcting the device would not resolve the issue that causes the device to be temporarily adjusted in the first place. Permanently adjusting the RF transmission capability of an A-IoT device helps the operator to remove the impacted devices out of its network to improve network performance. The scheme allows the network to permanently adjust an A-IoT device’s RF transmission capability when it reaches end of serviceAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT life, malfunctions, or poses security risks, helping operators remove affected devices and improve network performance.

[0062] Alternative to using the mechanisms to correct an A-IoT device with its RF transmission capability temporarily adjusted is for the network to modify the inventory and command procedure in FIG. 1 such that the A-IoT paging message in Step A is sent immediately followed by Cl R2D data transmission message, even without A-IoT device responding to the A-IoT paging message. The A-IoT device would have to understand that if A-IoT paging is followed immediately by Cl R2D Data transmission and that it is intended to be used to corrected its temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability. This requires a logic change in the inventory and command procedure in the A-IoT system and a change in how the A-IoT device processes the A-IoT paging and Cl R2D data transmission message. An alternative approach is to modify the inventory and command procedure so that the A-IoT paging message is immediately followed by a Cl R2D data transmission, allowing the A-IoT device to recognize it as an instruction to re-correct its temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability.

[0063] Other alternative is to do a manual reset, but this is this has enormous efficiency impact and may not be practical if the number of A-IoT devices are huge or are deployed in a large area. Another alternative is manual reset, but it is highly inefficient and impractical for large-scale A-IoT deployments.

[0064] In the embodiment for permanently adjusting the RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device, an alternative is to do a permanent “kill” rendering the device completely inoperable.

[0065] In summary, some embodiments described herein present an enhanced mechanism for managing the RF transmission capability of A-IoT devices within a wireless communication system. The proposed solution improves the existing inventory-only procedure by introducing an enhanced A-IoT paging message containing two codes, one for re-correcting a temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability and another for adjusting future transmissions. This approach allows A-IoT devices to be re-corrected efficiently without requiring reprovisioning, thereby reducing operational costs and network inefficiencies, especially under congestion conditions. Additionally, it provides a reliable method for permanently adjusting malfunctioning or compromised devices to protect network integrity. Alternative implementations, such as modifying the inventory and command procedure or performing manual resets, are also discussed, though they are less efficient or practical. Furthermore, a permanent “kill” option is proposed for cases requiring complete device deactivation. Overall, this mechanism enhances network control, operational efficiency, and security in large-scale A-IoT deployments.

[0066] Commercial interests for some embodiments are as follows. 1. Solve issues in the prior art. 2. Solve other issues. 3. Enhance privacy and security of A-IoT devices. 4. Reduce energy consumption. 5. Provide a good communication performance. 6. Provide high reliability. 7. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are used by chipset vendors, video system development vendors, automakers including cars, trains, trucks, buses, bicycles, moto-bikes, helmets, and etc., drones (unmanned aerial vehicles), smartphone makers, communication devices for public safety use, AR / VR / MR device maker for example gaming, conference / seminar, education purposes. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are a combination of “techniques / processes” that can be adopted in video standards to create an end product. Some embodiments of the present disclosure propose technical mechanisms. The at least one proposed solution, method, system, and apparatus of some embodiments of the present disclosure may be used for current and / or new / future standards regarding communication systemsAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT such as an A-IoT device, a node (UE / BS), and / or a communication system. Compatible products follow at least one proposed solution, method, system, and apparatus of some embodiments of the present disclosure. The proposed solution, method, system, and apparatus are widely used in an A-IoT device, a node (UE / BS), and / or a communication system. With the implementation of the at least one proposed solution, method, system, and apparatus of some embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one modification to communication methods and apparatus are considered for standardizing.

[0067] FIG.9 is an example of a computing device 1400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Any suitable computing device can be used for performing the operations described herein. For example, FIG.9 illustrates an example of the computing device 1400 that can implement apparatuses and methods of the above embodiments of FIGs. 1 to 8, using any suitably configured hardware and / or software. In some embodiments, the computing device 1400 can include a processor 1412 that is communicatively coupled to a memory 1414 and that executes computer-executable program code and / or accesses information stored in the memory 1414. The processor 1412 may include a microprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”), a state machine, or other processing device. The processor 1412 can include any of a number of processing devices, including one. Such a processor can include or may be in communication with a computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor 1412, cause the processor to perform the operations described herein.

[0068] The memory 1414 can include any suitable non-transitory computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium can include any electronic, optical, magnetic, or other storage device capable of providing a processor with computer-readable instructions or other program code. Non-limiting examples of a computer-readable medium include a magnetic disk, a memory chip, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a configured processor, optical storage, magnetic tape or other magnetic storage, or any other medium from which a computer processor can read instructions. The instructions may include processor-specific instructions generated by a compiler and / or an interpreter from code written in any suitable computer-programming language, including, for example, C, C++, C#, visual basic, java, python, perl, javascript, and actionscript.

[0069] The computing device 1400 can also include a bus 1416. The bus 1416 can communicatively couple one or more components of the computing device 1400. The computing device 1400 can also include a number of external or internal devices such as input or output devices. For example, the computing device 1400 is illustrated with an input / output (“I / O”) interface 1418 that can receive input from one or more input devices 1420 or provide output to one or more output devices 1422. The one or more input devices 1420 and one or more output devices 1422 can be communicatively coupled to the I / O interface 1418. The communicative coupling can be implemented via any suitable manner (e.g., a connection via a printed circuit board, connection via a cable, communication via wireless transmissions, etc.). Non-limiting examples of input devices 1420 include a touch screen (e g., one or more cameras for imaging a touch area or pressure sensors for detecting pressure changes caused by a touch), a mouse, a keyboard, or any other device that can be used to generate input events in response to physical actions by a user of a computing device. Non-limiting examples of output devices 1422Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT include a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, an external monitor, a speaker, or any other device that can be used to display or otherwise present outputs generated by a computing device.

[0070] The computing device 1400 can execute program code that configures the processor 1412 to perform one or more of the operations described above with respect to methods of the above embodiments of FIGs. 1 to 8. The program code may be resident in the memory 1414 or any suitable computer-readable medium and may be executed by the processor 1412 or any other suitable processor.

[0071] The computing device 1400 can also include at least one network interface device 1424. The network interface device 1424 can include any device or group of devices suitable for establishing a wired or wireless data connection to one or more data networks 1428. Non limiting examples of the network interface device 1424 include an Ethernet network adapter, a modem, and / or the like. The computing device 1400 can transmit messages as electronic or optical signals via the network interface device 1424.

[0072] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an example of a communication system 1500 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Embodiments described herein may be implemented into the communication system 1500 using any suitably configured hardware and / or software. FIG. 10 illustrates the communication system 1500 including a radio frequency (RF) circuitry 1510, a baseband circuitry 1520, an application circuitry 1530, a memory / storage 1540, a display 1550, a camera 1560, a sensor 1570, and an input / output (I / O) interface 1580, coupled with each other at least as illustrated.

[0073] The application circuitry 1530 may include a circuitry such as, but not limited to, one or more singlecore or multi-core processors. The processors may include any combination of general-purpose processors and dedicated processors, such as graphics processors, application processors. The processors may be coupled with the memory / storage and configured to execute instructions stored in the memory / storage to enable various applications and / or operating systems running on the system. The communication system 1500 can execute program code that configures the application circuitry 1530 to perform one or more of the operations described above with respect to methods of the above embodiments of FIGs. 1 to 8. The program code may be resident in the application circuitry 1530 or any suitable computer-readable medium and may be executed by the application circuitry 1530 or any other suitable processor.

[0074] The baseband circuitry 1520 may include circuitry such as, but not limited to, one or more single-core or multi-core processors. The processors may include a baseband processor. The baseband circuitry may handle various radio control functions that may enable communication with one or more radio networks via the RF circuitry. The radio control functions may include, but are not limited to, signal modulation, encoding, decoding, radio frequency shifting, etc. In some embodiments, the baseband circuitry may provide for communication compatible with one or more radio technologies. For example, in some embodiments, the baseband circuitry may support communication with an evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (EUTRAN) and / or other wireless metropolitan area networks (WMAN), a wireless local area network (WLAN), a wireless personal area network (WPAN). Embodiments in which the baseband circuitry is configured to support radio communications of more than one wireless protocol may be referred to as multi-mode baseband circuitry.

[0075] In various embodiments, the baseband circuitry 1520 may include circuitry to operate with signals that are not strictly considered as being in a baseband frequency. For example, in some embodiments, basebandAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT circuitry may include circuitry to operate with signals having an intermediate frequency, which is between a baseband frequency and a radio frequency. The RF circuitry 1510 may enable communication with wireless networks using modulated electromagnetic radiation through a non-solid medium. In various embodiments, the RF circuitry may include switches, filters, amplifiers, etc. to facilitate the communication with the wireless network. In various embodiments, the RF circuitry 1510 may include circuitry to operate with signals that are not strictly considered as being in a radio frequency. For example, in some embodiments, RF circuitry may include circuitry to operate with signals having an intermediate frequency, which is between a baseband frequency and a radio frequency.

[0076] In various embodiments, the transmitter circuitry, control circuitry, or receiver circuitry discussed above with respect to apparatuses and methods of the above embodiments of FIGs. 1 to 8 may be embodied in whole or in part in one or more of the RF circuitry, the baseband circuitry, and / or the application circuitry. As used herein, “circuitry” may refer to, be part of, or include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an electronic circuit, a processor (shared, dedicated, or group), and / or a memory (shared, dedicated, or group) that execute one or more software or firmware programs, a combinational logic circuit, and / or other suitable hardware components that provide the described functionality. In some embodiments, the electronic device circuitry may be implemented in, or functions associated with the circuitry may be implemented by, one or more software or firmware modules. In some embodiments, some or all of the constituent components of the baseband circuitry, the application circuitry, and / or the memory / storage may be implemented together on a system on a chip (SOC). The memory / storage 1540 may be used to load and store data and / or instructions, for example, for system. The memory / storage for one embodiment may include any combination of suitable volatile memory, such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM)), and / or non-volatile memory, such as flash memory.

[0077] In various embodiments, the I / O interface 1580 may include one or more user interfaces designed to enable user interaction with the system and / or peripheral component interfaces designed to enable peripheral component interaction with the system. User interfaces may include, but are not limited to a physical keyboard or keypad, a touchpad, a speaker, a microphone, etc. Peripheral component interfaces may include, but are not limited to, a non-volatile memory port, a universal serial bus (USB) port, an audio jack, and a power supply interface. In various embodiments, the sensor 1570 may include one or more sensing devices to determine environmental conditions and / or location information related to the system. In some embodiments, the sensors may include, but are not limited to, a gyro sensor, an accelerometer, a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a positioning unit. The positioning unit may also be part of, or interact with, the baseband circuitry and / or RF circuitry to communicate with components of a positioning network, e.g., a global positioning system (GPS) satellite.

[0078] In various embodiments, the display 1550 may include a display, such as a liquid crystal display and a touch screen display. In various embodiments, the communication system 1500 may be a mobile computing device such as, but not limited to, a laptop computing device, a tablet computing device, a netbook, an ultrabook, a smartphone, an AR / VR glasses, etc. In various embodiments, system may have more or less components, and / or different architectures. Where appropriate, methods described herein may be implemented as a computer program. The computer program may be stored on a storage medium, such as a non-transitory storage medium.Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT

[0079] A person having ordinary skill in the art understands that each of the units, algorithm, and steps described and disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are realized using electronic hardware or combinations of software for computers and electronic hardware. Whether the functions run in hardware or software depends on the condition of application and design requirement for a technical plan. A person having ordinary skill in the art can use different ways to realize the function for each specific application while such realizations should not go beyond the scope of the present disclosure. It is understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art that he / she can refer to the working processes of the system, device, and unit in the above-mentioned embodiment since the working processes of the above-mentioned system, device, and unit are basically the same. For easy description and simplicity, these working processes will not be detailed.

[0080] It is understood that the disclosed system, device, and method in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be realized with other ways. The above-mentioned embodiments are exemplary only. The division of the units is merely based on logical functions while other divisions exist in realization. It is possible that a plurality of units or components are combined or integrated in another system. It is also possible that some characteristics are omitted or skipped. On the other hand, the displayed or discussed mutual coupling, direct coupling, or communicative coupling operate through some ports, devices, or units whether indirectly or communicatively by ways of electrical, mechanical, or other kinds of forms.

[0081] The units as separating components for explanation are or are not physically separated. The units for display are or are not physical units, that is, located in one place or distributed on a plurality of network units. Some or all of the units are used according to the purposes of the embodiments. Moreover, each of the functional units in each of the embodiments can be integrated in one processing unit, physically independent, or integrated in one processing unit with two or more than two units.

[0082] If the software function unit is realized and used and sold as a product, it can be stored in a readable storage medium in a computer. Based on this understanding, the technical plan proposed by the present disclosure can be essentially or partially realized as the form of a software product. Or, one part of the technical plan beneficial to the conventional technology can be realized as the form of a software product. The software product in the computer is stored in a storage medium, including a plurality of commands for a computational device (such as a personal computer, a server, or a network device) to run all or some of the steps disclosed by the embodiments of the present disclosure. The storage medium includes a USB disk, a mobile hard disk, a readonly memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a floppy disk, or other kinds of media capable of storing program codes.

[0083] While the present disclosure has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the disclosed embodiments but is intended to cover various arrangements made without departing from the scope of the broadest interpretation of the appended claims.

Claims

Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCTWhat is claimed is:

1. A method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, performed by the A-IoT device in a wireless communication system, comprising:receiving, from a network entity, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message comprises a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device; andcorrecting an operational state of the A-IoT device based on the first code.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the A-IoT paging message further comprises a paging identifier, and correcting the first RF transmission capability comprises: determining that the paging identifier matches an identifier stored in the A-IoT device.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein correcting the first RF transmission capability comprises:comparing the first code with a stored code stored in the A-IoT device; andwhen the first code matches the stored code, correcting the first RF transmission capability.

4. The method of claim 3, further comprising replacing the stored code in the A-IoT device with the second code after correcting the first RF transmission capability.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the A-IoT paging message is transmitted from the network entity via an intermediate user equipment (UE) or via a base station (BS).

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising transmitting a response message to the network entity after correcting the first RF transmission capability.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the response message comprises a device-to-reader (D2R) data transmission.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein when the first code and the second code are identical and match the stored code of the A-IoT device, the method further comprises permanently adjusting the first RF transmission capability.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the A-IoT device transmits a confirmation message to the network entity before permanently adjusting the first RF transmission capability.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the A-IoT device operates in a temporarily adjusted mode in which the A-loT device is capable of receiving at least one RF transmission and remains unable to transmit at least one RF signal until corrected by the first code.

11. A method for correcting an ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, performed by a network entity in a wireless communication system, comprising:transmitting, to the A-IoT device, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message comprises a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the A-IoT paging message further comprises a paging identifier for identifying the A-IoT device.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the network entity is configured to transmit the A-IoT paging message via an intermediate user equipment (UE) or via a base station (BS).Atty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT 14. The method of claim 11, wherein the first code included in the A-IoT paging message corrects a temporarily adjusted RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the second code included in the A-IoT paging message is used for adjusting a future RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

16. The method of claim 11, further comprising receiving a response message from the A-IoT device after transmitting the A-IoT paging message.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the response message comprises a device-to-reader (D2R) data transmission.

18. The method of claim 11 , wherein when the first code and the second code are identical, a permanent adjusting of the first RF transmission capability is performed by the A-IoT device.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the network entity receives a confirmation message from the A-IoT device prior to the permanent adjusting of the first RF transmission capability.

20. The method of claim 11, wherein the A-IoT device operates in a temporarily adjusted mode in which the A-loT device is capable of receiving at least one RF transmission and remains unable to transmit at least one RF signal until corrected by the first code.

21. An ambient Intemet-of-Things (A-IoT) device, comprising:a receiver configured to receive, from a network entity, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message comprises a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device; anda controller configured to correct an operational state of the A-IoT device based on the first code.

22. A network entity, comprising:a transmitter configured to transmit, to the A-IoT device, an A-IoT paging message, wherein the A-IoT paging message comprises a first code and a second code, the first code is associated with correcting a first radio frequency (RF) transmission capability of the A-IoT device, and the second code is associated with adjusting a second RF transmission capability of the A-IoT device.

23. An ambient intemet-of-things (A-IoT) device, comprising:a memory;a transceiver; anda processor coupled to the memory and the transceiver;wherein the A-IoT device is configured to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 10.

24. A network entity, comprising:a memory;a transceiver; anda processor coupled to the memory and the transceiver;wherein the network entity is configured to perform the method of any one of claims 11 to 20.

25. A non-transitory machine-readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 20.

26. A chip, comprising:a processor, configured to call and run a computer program stored in a memory, to cause a device in which theAtty. Dkt. No. 10085-01-0192-PCT chip is installed to execute the method of any one of claims 1 to 20.

27. A computer readable storage medium, in which a computer program is stored, wherein the computer program causes a computer to execute the method of any one of claims 1 to 20.

28. A computer program product, including a computer program, wherein the computer program causes a computer to execute the method of any one of claims 1 to 20.

29. A computer program, wherein the computer program causes a computer to execute the method of any one of claims 1 to 20.

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