Neutral Host eMBMS Access with Geofenced Enterprise UE Prioritization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication networks face challenges in allowing user equipment (UE) to receive broadcast and multicast services via an enterprise network acting as a neutral host, particularly for enterprise network members, while blocking access for non-members and providing preferential resource allocation to employees.
Innovation Solution
Implementing geofencing, Radio Access Technology/Frequency Selection Priority (RFSP) provisioning, MNO authorization procedures, S6a/S8 interface management, and preferential resource allocation based on UE identifiers to enable enterprise network members to access eMBMS broadcasts and receive preferential treatment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the enterprise network allows all UEs to access broadcast services, then service coverage is improved, but network security and access control deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing different access control mechanisms for different UE types. Enterprise UEs receive preferential treatment with direct access to eMBMS broadcasts, while non-enterprise UEs are blocked or redirected. This differentiated approach allows the network to provide comprehensive service coverage to authorized users while maintaining security through localized access policies at the base station level.
2Productivity
If preferential resource allocation is implemented for enterprise employees, then resource utilization efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring RFSP (Radio Frequency Selection Priority) parameters and geofencing information in UEs before they enter the enterprise network coverage area. This allows the system to automatically differentiate between enterprise and non-enterprise UEs without requiring complex real-time authentication, thereby improving resource allocation efficiency while minimizing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces RFSP as an intermediary mechanism that simplifies preferential resource allocation. Instead of implementing complex access control logic throughout the network, the RFSP parameter acts as a mediator that automatically directs enterprise UEs to preferential resources (eMBMS broadcasts) while non-enterprise UEs are naturally routed to standard services, reducing overall system complexity.
3Measurement precision
If geofencing and RFSP provisioning are implemented, then access control precision is improved, but implementation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by implementing geofencing and RFSP provisioning through existing 3GPP standardized mechanisms that can be deployed across multiple enterprise networks. These multi-functional features serve both location-based access control and service prioritization simultaneously, improving access control precision while reducing implementation complexity by leveraging established protocols rather than creating proprietary solutions.
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AI summary
Methods and apparatus for Neutral Host Enhanced Features are disclosed. One of the features that are addressed by the presently disclosed methods and apparatus is used when receiving eMBMS broadcasts. Another enhanced feature provided to the Neutral Host and enabled by the presently disclosed methods and apparatus regards the Preferential Treatment of Enterprise Network Employees.