Group Paging for MTC User Equipment
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no effective solution for paging one group of Machine Type Communication (MTC) user equipment in existing technologies, leading to inefficiencies in network resource usage and operation complexity.
Innovation Solution
The network side transmits group paging information and indication at designated occasions, allowing MTC user equipment groups to determine whether to read group trigger information, thereby optimizing the paging process and reducing network resource occupancy through simultaneous paging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If individual paging is used for each MTC user equipment, then each device can be paged independently, but network resource usage increases and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual paging operations into a single group paging operation. MTC user equipment is divided into different groups, and each group is paged together using one paging message instead of multiple individual messages. This merging approach maintains the ability to page specific devices while reducing overall network resource consumption and operational complexity.
2Loss of energy
If group paging is implemented for MTC user equipment, then network resource usage is reduced, but the ability to page individual devices independently is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments MTC user equipment into different groups based on their paging requirements. By creating distinct groups, the system can apply group paging to reduce resource usage while maintaining the flexibility to target specific groups or individuals when needed. This segmentation allows the system to balance between efficiency and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic paging mechanism where the system can switch between individual paging and group paging based on real-time requirements. The grouping is not fixed but can be adjusted dynamically, allowing the network to optimize resource usage while maintaining the capability to page individual devices when specific conditions arise.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional paging methods are used for MTC, then existing network infrastructure can be utilized, but the specific requirements of MTC services are not met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal paging mechanism that can serve both traditional individual paging needs and MTC-specific group paging requirements. The group paging function is built upon existing network infrastructure, allowing the system to maintain compatibility with current networks while adding new functionality to support MTC services effectively.
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AI summary
Provided are a paging method and device for MTC user equipment. The method includes: the MTC user equipment in an MTC user equipment group receives group paging indication information and group paging information transmitted at one or more paging occasions by a network side, where the one or more paging occasions are notified to the MTC user equipment group by the network side or acquired by calculation according to an MTC user equipment group identity, the group paging indication information is used for indicating presence of the group paging information, and the group paging information is used for indicating a change in group trigger information; and, the MTC user equipment determining, according to the group paging information, on whether or not further reading of the group trigger information is needed. In the technical solution, the network side transmits the group paging information and the group paging indication information at one or more designated occasions, the MTC user equipment group determines, according to the group paging indication information and the group paging information, whether or not to read the group trigger information, thus communicating with an MTC server, implementing simultaneous paging of a group of MTC user equipment, optimizing group paging process, and reducing network resources occupied during the group paging process.