Master Server Scheduling for Shared MBMS Bearers

The patent introduces a master server as an intermediary entity that mediates between multiple content providers and the BM-SC. The master server receives scheduling requests from content providers, determines priority based on predefined policies, and controls the scheduling process. This intermediary structure enables multiple organizations to share the same MBMS bearer while maintaining centralized scheduling control and priority handling capabilities.

The master server implements self-service mechanisms by automatically determining priority based on predefined scheduling policies and service types. When receiving data from multiple content providers, the master server autonomously evaluates the data against stored policies (such as MCPTT high priority, MCData normal priority) and schedules transmissions without requiring complex real-time negotiations or manual intervention, thereby maintaining reliable priority handling while limiting system complexity growth.

The system implements preliminary action by pre-configuring scheduling policies and priority levels for different service types before actual data transmission occurs. The master server stores predefined policies (e.g., MCPTT communications receive high priority, MCData receives normal priority) and automatically applies these pre-established rules when scheduling data from multiple content providers. This approach enables efficient resource sharing while maintaining precise transmission priority control through预先 established guidelines.