5G Priority Access Identity Switching for MPS and MCS Calls

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing 5G communication systems lack a mechanism to dynamically change multimedia priority service (MPS) and mission critical service (MCS) priorities, leading to inefficient use of priority network resources as all calls are made with high priority, even when not necessary.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method to dynamically enable and disable MPS and MCS using AT commands and triggers to the Non-Access-Stratum layer, allowing priority access only when needed, and enabling network-based dynamic updates through messages like CONFIGURATION UPDATE COMMAND.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If all calls are made with high priority (MPS/MCS) in existing 5G systems, then priority access is guaranteed for all calls, but network resources are wasted when priority access is not necessary

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepriority access guaranteeVSAvoidnetwork resource waste
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic switching between normal and high priority access modes based on real-time call requirements. The system transitions from static priority assignment (all calls always use MPS/MCS) to dynamic priority assignment (priority enabled only when needed), allowing the network to adapt resource allocation to actual service demands and eliminate waste while maintaining reliability when required

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the priority parameter state dynamically by enabling or disabling MPS/MCS access identity based on service type and user requirements. This parameter switching mechanism allows the system to optimize network resource utilization by assigning high priority status only to calls that genuinely require it, rather than maintaining high priority for all calls continuously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If dynamic MPS/MCS enabling and disabling is implemented, then network resource efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resource efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the system automatically determines when to enable or disable priority access based on pre-defined criteria and service types. The automatic priority management eliminates the need for manual configuration and reduces control overhead, allowing the system to optimize resource efficiency through self-driven decisions rather than complex external control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes pre-configured priority access rules and service type classifications before operation. By preparing priority management policies in advance, the system can make rapid priority decisions during call setup without requiring complex real-time analysis, thereby improving resource efficiency while minimizing the complexity of runtime control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12598572B2Dynamic multimedia priority service (MPS) and mission critical service (MCS) access identity setting
Publication Date: 2026.04.07 APPLE INC
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AI summary

Methods and apparatuses for dynamically enabling and disabling one or more of a multimedia priority service (MPS) and a mission critical service (MCS) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a user equipment device (UE) comprises: at least one antenna; at least one radio coupled to at least one antenna, wherein at least one radio is configured to perform cellular communication; and one or more processors coupled to the at least one radio, wherein the one or more processors and at least one radio are configured to dynamically enable and disable use of a service from a group of services that includes a MPS and MCS.