MME Network Connectivity via HSS Connection Parameters

The patent segments user devices into different categories (e.g., M2M devices, IoT devices, mobile devices) based on their communication needs. Each category is assigned specific connection parameters such as bearer requirements, interface types (SGi, SGs, SGsLite), and network device IP addresses. This segmentation allows the network to provide tailored connectivity for each device type without requiring a completely different system for each category.

The patent applies local quality by provisioning different connection parameters for different device categories within the same network infrastructure. The HSS stores category-specific parameters and provides appropriate configurations to the MME based on the device category. This enables each device category to receive locally optimized network parameters matching its specific communication requirements while using the same overall network system.

The patent changes network parameters dynamically based on device category. The HSS stores multiple sets of connection parameters (bearer requirements, interface types, IP addresses) and selects the appropriate parameters based on the device category. For example, M2M devices may receive parameters indicating no bearer requirement and use of SGs interface, while mobile devices receive parameters for full bearer establishment with SGi interface. This parameter adaptation ensures resources are allocated according to actual needs.

The patent introduces dynamics into the resource allocation process by making connection parameters adaptable rather than static. The system dynamically selects and applies appropriate connection parameters based on the device category identified during authentication. This dynamic approach allows the network to optimize resource allocation in real-time, allocating minimal necessary resources to devices that don't require full connectivity while providing comprehensive resources to devices that need them.

The patent achieves universality by creating a single HSS that handles provisioning for all device categories through a unified interface. The HSS stores multiple categories of connection parameters and provides the appropriate ones based on device category identification. The MME uses a standard authentication and parameter retrieval process for all devices, but the system universally supports multiple device types through this single provisioning mechanism. This eliminates the need for separate provisioning systems for each device category.

The HSS acts as an intermediary between the network infrastructure and diverse device categories. It receives authentication requests from the MME, determines the device category, and provides the appropriate connection parameters. This intermediary role simplifies the overall system by centralizing the complexity of parameter management in one component, allowing the MME and other network elements to operate with standardized interfaces while still supporting multiple device types.