UE MBMS Interest Indication Timer Mechanism

The patent implements periodic action by introducing a timer mechanism that restricts MBMS interest indication transmissions to occur only at specific intervals. When the UE's interest in MBMS changes, the indication is transmitted, but a timer is started that prevents further transmissions until the timer expires. This periodic restriction reduces excessive signaling while still allowing the network to respond to genuine changes in UE MBMS reception needs, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and network efficiency.

The patent applies partial action by selectively transmitting MBMS interest indications only when necessary - specifically when the UE's MBMS interest actually changes. The timer mechanism ensures that not every interest change triggers a transmission, but only significant changes that occur after the timer expires. This partial transmission approach maintains essential MBMS interest information updates while reducing unnecessary signaling resource consumption, thereby resolving the contradiction between information completeness and energy efficiency.