US20170013554A1 - User equipment power savings for machine type communications - Google Patents
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- Embodiments pertain to wireless cellular communications. More particularly, embodiments relate to saving power in User Equipment (UE).
- UE User Equipment
- FIG. 1 illustrates cellular communications in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of user equipment (UE) in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 3 illustrates UE states in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 4 illustrates various discontinuous reception cycles (DRX) in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 5 illustrates UE states in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 6 illustrates UE state transition in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an example (portion) of a wireless communications network 100 shown in a homogeneous network deployment according to some embodiments.
- the wireless communications network 100 comprises an evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (EUTRAN) using the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) long-term evolution (LTE) standard.
- the wireless communications network 100 includes a first enhanced Node B (eNodeB or eNB or base station) 110 and a second eNodeB 112 .
- eNodeB or eNB or base station 3rd Generation Partnership Project
- LTE long-term evolution
- the first eNodeB 110 (also referred to as eNodeB 1 , eNB 1 , a first base station, or a first macro base station) serves a certain geographic area that includes at least a first cell 114 .
- a plurality of UEs 116 , 118 located within the first cell 114 is served by the first eNodeB 110 .
- the first eNodeB 110 communicates with the UEs 116 , 118 on a first carrier frequency 120 (F 1 ) and optionally, one or more secondary carrier frequencies, such as a second carrier frequency 122 (F 2 ).
- the second eNodeB 112 is similar to the first eNodeB 110 except it serves a different cell from that of the first eNodeB 110 .
- the second eNodeB 112 (also referred to as eNodeB 2 , eNB 2 , a second base station, or a second macro base station) serves another certain geographic area that includes at least a second cell 124 .
- the plurality of UEs 116 , 118 located within the second cell 124 is served by the second eNodeB 112 .
- the second eNodeB 112 communicates with the UEs 116 , 118 on the first carrier frequency 120 (F 1 ) and optionally, one or more secondary carrier frequencies, such as the second carrier frequency 122 (F 2 ).
- the first and second cells 114 , 124 may or may not be immediately co-located next to each other. However, the first and second cells 114 , 124 may be situated close enough to be considered neighboring cells, such that the user traffic pattern and UL/DL configuration of one of the first or second cells 114 , 124 may be relevant to the other cell. For example, one of the UE 116 , 118 served by the first eNodeB 110 may move from the first cell 114 to the second cell 124 , in which case a hand-off takes places from the first eNodeB 110 to the second eNodeB 112 with respect to the particular UE 116 , 118 . Further, the inter-cell interference characteristics can be affected by the UL/DL configurations in the respective cells. As another example, the respective coverage areas of the first and second cells 114 , 124 may be distinct or isolated from each other.
- the UEs 116 , 118 may comprise a variety of devices that communicate within the wireless communications network 100 including, but not limited to, cellular telephones, smart phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, personal computers, servers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), web appliances, set-top box (STB), a network router, switch or bridge, and the like.
- the UEs 116 , 118 can comprise Release 8, 9, 10, 11, and/or later releases.
- UEs 116 , 118 may comprise various characteristics pertaining to mobility, communication data load, and communication type. Mobility, for example, may be that normally associated with movable devices such as smart phones or the like (e.g.
- Communication data load may be characterized with that typically associated with any UE device. For example, mobile phones, personal computers, etc. all have typical or “normal” data characteristics (which may, none the less, vary significantly individual device to individual device). Other devices, such as smart meters or the like, may have only infrequent periods of small amounts of data to be sent and/or received (e.g. “limited” data characteristics).
- Communication type may be adapted specifically, as in the case of machine type communications (MTC) or may be more general, such as that used by a phone where some may be more MTC type of communication and other may carry voice or other data (e.g. human type communications where a person initiates the call or data transfer instead of a machine).
- MTC machine type communications
- Wireless communication network 100 may also include other elements, for example one or more Mobility Management Entities (MME), Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway (P-GW), Serving Gateways (S-GW), Home Subscriber Servers (HSS) or other network operators or entities.
- MME Mobility Management Entities
- PDN Packet Data Network
- P-GW Packet Data Network Gateway
- S-GW Serving Gateways
- HSS Home Subscriber Servers
- MME Mobility Management Entities
- P-GW Packet Data Network Gateway
- S-GW Serving Gateways
- HSS Home Subscriber Servers
- MME and S-GW are connected to eNodeBs (e.g. eNB 110 , 112 ) through S1-MME (for control) and S1-U (for user data), respectively. In FIG. 1 , these simply labeled S1, for simplicity. Similarly, other interfaces exist that are not explicitly shown. S-GW and P-GW are connected by an S5 interface. MME and HSS are connected by S6a, and UE and eNB are connected by LTE-Uu (e.g. air interface). The interface connecting eNB 110 and 112 is illustrated in FIG. 1 as X2.
- the wireless communications network 100 includes more than two eNodeBs. It is also understood that each of the first and second cells 114 , 124 can have more than one neighboring eNodeB. As an example, cell 114 may have six or more neighboring macro cells.
- the UEs 116 , 118 located in respective first or second cells 114 , 124 transmits data to its respective first or second eNodeB 110 , 112 (uplink transmission) and receives data from its respective first or second eNodeB 110 , 112 (downlink transmission) using radio frames comprising Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) frames configured for time division duplexing (TDD) or frequency division duplexing (FDD) operations.
- OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access
- TDD time division duplexing
- FDD frequency division duplexing
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram showing details of each of eNodeBs 110 , 112 and UE 116 , 118 according to some embodiments.
- eNodeBs 110 , 112 and UE 116 , 118 include a processor 200 , a memory 202 , a transceiver 204 , one or more antennas 208 , instructions 206 , and possibly other components (not shown) which may depend on whether the devices is an eNodeB or a UE. While similar from a block diagram standpoint, it will be apparent to those of skill in the art that the configuration and details of operation of eNodeBs 110 , 112 and UE 116 , 118 are substantially different, as described herein.
- the eNodeBs 110 , 112 can be similar to each other in hardware, firmware, software, configurations, and/or operating parameters. Differences can also exist, depending on exact configuration and other factors.
- UE 116 and 118 can be similar to each other in hardware, firmware, software, configurations, and/or operating parameters, although differences can also exist.
- UE 116 and 118 are similar, while in another example, UE 116 can represent one type of UE, such as a cellular telephone, smart phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, personal computer, server, PDA, web appliance, STB, network router, switch or bridge, or the like, while UE 118 can comprise a different type of device, such as a smart meter with different characteristics in terms of mobility (e.g. nomadic), communication data load (e.g. infrequent periods of low amounts of data transfer), and/or communication type (e.g. MTC).
- mobility e.g. nomadic
- communication data load e.g. infrequent periods of low amounts of data transfer
- the processor 200 comprises one or more central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), accelerated processing units (APUs), or various combinations thereof.
- the processor 200 provides processing and control functionalities for the eNodeB or the UE, depending on the device.
- Memory 202 comprises one or more transient and static memory units configured to store instructions and data for the eNodeB or UE.
- the transceiver 204 comprises one or more transceivers including, for an appropriate eNodeB or UE, and at least one antenna 208 such as a multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) antenna to support MIMO communications.
- MIMO multiple-input and multiple-output
- the transceiver 204 receives uplink transmissions and transmits downlink transmissions, among other things, from and to the UEs respectively.
- the transceiver 204 receives transmissions from eNodeBs (or other UE in direct link communications) and transmits data back to eNodeBs (or other UE in direct link communications).
- the instructions 206 comprises one or more sets of instructions or software executed on a computing device (or machine) to cause such computing device (or machine) to perform any of the methodologies discussed herein.
- the instructions 206 (also referred to as computer- or machine-executable instructions) may reside, completely or at least partially, within the processor 200 and/or the memory 202 during execution thereof by the eNodeB, or UE depending on the device.
- the processor 200 and memory 202 also comprise machine-readable media.
- processing and control functionalities are illustrated as being provided by processor 200 along with associated instructions 206 .
- processing circuitry that comprise programmable logic or circuitry (e.g., as encompassed within a general-purpose processor or other programmable processor) that is temporarily configured by software or firmware to perform certain operations.
- processing circuitry may comprise dedicated circuitry or logic that is permanently configured (e.g., within a special-purpose processor, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or array) to perform certain operations.
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- a decision to implement a processing circuitry mechanically, in dedicated and permanently configured circuitry, or in temporarily configured circuitry (e.g., configured by software) may be driven by, for example, cost, time, energy-usage, package size, or other considerations.
- processing circuitry should be understood to encompass a tangible entity, be that an entity that is physically constructed, permanently configured (e.g., hardwired), or temporarily configured (e.g., programmed) to operate in a certain manner or to perform certain operations described herein.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of UE states in accordance with some embodiments.
- UE such as UE 116 or UE 118
- has overall UE state description 300 along the top row e.g. Off, Attaching, Idle/Registered, Connecting to EPC (Evolved Packet Core), Active.
- EMM EPS—Mobility Management
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- the EMM layer 302 has two states. When a UE is switched off or uses a different radio access network technology (e.g. GPRS or UMTS) it's state is EMM Deregistered 308 . Once the UE sees an LTE network it tries to register and if successful the state is changed to EMM Registered 310 . At the same time the UE is also assigned an IP address. As a consequence UE in EMM Registered state 310 always have an IP address. However, the EMM state is only influenced by UE management procedures such as Attach, Detach and Tracking Area Updates. While the UE is in EMM Registered 310 , the network knows the location of the UE either on a cell level or a tracking area level. Which of the two depends on the connection management state machine described below.
- a radio access network technology e.g. GPRS or UMTS
- ECM Registered state When a UE is registered (EMM Registered state) it can be in two ECM states. While a data transfer is ongoing the UE is in ECM Connected state 314 . For the UE this means that on the radio link a RRC connection is established. For the network, ECM connected 314 means that both the Mobility Management Entity (MME) and the Serving (User Data) Gateway (SGW) have a connection to the mobile device via the S1 interface (the physical and logical link between the core network and the radio access network). In ECM connected state 314 , the cell level knows the location of the mobile and cell changes are controlled by handovers.
- MME Mobility Management Entity
- SGW Serving (User Data) Gateway
- connection management state is then changed to ECM idle 312 .
- the use of the term “idle” does not mean the connection completely goes away. Logically, it is still there but the RRC connection to the UE is removed as well the S1 signaling and data link.
- the UE continues to be EMM registered 310 and the IP address it has been assigned remains in place.
- ECM idle state 312 the location of the UE is only known down to the tracking area level and the UE performs cell changes autonomously without any signaling exchanges with the network
- the base station eNB or the like
- the air interface can be fully activated for the UE so it has to continuously listen for incoming data.
- the base station can activate a discontinuous reception (DRX) mode so the UE devices can power down its transceivers for some time.
- the power down cycles range from milliseconds to a few seconds (2560 msec in the current standard—the longest DRX cycle defined). For some embodiments, modifications to the DRX cycle are illustrated in FIG. 4 and discussed below.
- ECM Connected state 314 From a UE point of view the main difference between being in ECM Connected state 314 with a DRX cycle the length of a paging interval and being in ECM Idle state 312 without a radio interface connection is how it's mobility is controlled.
- ECM Connected state 314 handovers are performed.
- ECM Idle state 312 UE can change its serving cell autonomously and only has to report to the network when it leaves the current tracking area.
- the base station is likely to keep the UE in ECM Connected state 314 for as long as possible by using DRX so data transfers can be resumed very quickly before cutting the link entirely and setting the state to ECM Idle 312 .
- power savings opportunities using DRX under the present standard are limited.
- the RRC protocol is responsible for the main controlling functions between UE and eNB, for example radio bearer establishment, lower layer configuration and transfer of NAS information. This entails: 1) broadcasting system level information; and 2) maintaining connection layer bi-directional control.
- RRC has two states, RRC Idle 316 and RRC Connected 318 .
- the RRC manages the transmission/reception of all UE and control data in the upload/download slots (UL/DL).
- RRC Idle state 316 RRC does various tasks for radio link management such as: 1) cell selection/reselection; 2) monitoring paging channels, acquiring system information broadcast in a cell. Under the current 3GPP standard, opportunities for power savings are limited, even during the RRC Idle state 416 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates an example DRX cycle, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
- the DRX cycle has an “on” time 400 and “off” time 402 .
- the UE is relieved of responsibilities such as monitoring PDCCH (DL control channel), in an attempt to save power. Due to decreases in overall bandwidth produced by a longer DRX cycle time, some UE characteristics may demand a shorter DRX cycle 404 , rather than a long DRX cycle.
- PDCCH DL control channel
- MTC Mobility Management Entities
- 3GPP TR 22.888 Study on Enhancements for MTC, and include smart grid, automotive, mobile rescue team, device-to-device type communications, cargo tracking, and other examples.
- a new DRX cycle 406 extends the “off” time to significant amounts of time, from the few seconds of the existing standard to multiple deci-hours or even longer in the case of appropriate UE.
- Such a new DRX cycle can be defined within the current DRX cycles and paging cycles or as part of a new Passive Paging message. Additionally, or alternatively, the new Passive Paging message (or changes to the current DRX cycles and paging cycles) may affect additional behavior of UEs, such as UE 116 and/or UE 118 .
- Passive Paging messages allow the UE to make less frequent Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurements if the UE is stationary most of the time. Additionally, or alternatively, the Passive Paging message may reduce other procedures the UE may need to do, or change the data the UE keeps stored, depending on the characteristics of the UE.
- RRM Radio Resource Management
- a controlling entity such as eNodeB 110 or eNodeB 112 of FIG. 1 or a MME, can receive (or otherwise know) UE characteristic information including mobility characteristic information and/or data transmission characteristic information (e.g. communication data load and/or communication type). Based on the UE characteristic information, the controlling entity can decide on a power savings configuration for the UE, which modify UE behavior while in the RRC idle state 316 and/or the ECM Idle state 308 .
- UE characteristic information including mobility characteristic information and/or data transmission characteristic information (e.g. communication data load and/or communication type).
- the controlling entity can decide on a power savings configuration for the UE, which modify UE behavior while in the RRC idle state 316 and/or the ECM Idle state 308 .
- Modifying the behavior of the UE while in the RRC Idle state 316 and/or ECM Idle state 312 can include modifying the DRX cycle time to be outside the parameters of the existing standard and/or modifying the work the UE performs (or data the UE keeps) during the RRC Idle state 316 and/or ECM Idle state 312 . As noted above, these modifications may be communicated to the UE through a Passive Paging message, or a message according a current standard (e.g. current paging message or other message).
- a current standard e.g. current paging message or other message.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a UE in accordance with some embodiments.
- the example of FIG. 5 adds additional states to those described in FIG. 3 , namely ECM Deep Idle state 520 and RRC Deep Idle state 522 .
- ECM Deep Idle state 520 and/or RRC Deep Idle state 522 represent additional power savings functionality that can be utilized either alone or in conjunction with other power savings functionality as described above in conjunction with FIG. 3 and/or FIG. 4 .
- ECM Deep Idle state 520 and/or RRC Deep Idle state 522 reduce the circuitry powered up, the data stored, the processing load (e.g. procedures performed) or some combination thereof, as described more fully below.
- FIG. 6 illustrates examples of an RRC Deep Idle state (such as RRC Deep Idle state 522 ) and its relationship between an RRC Idle state (such as RRC Idle state 516 ) and an RRC Connected state (such as RRC Connected state 518 ) according to some examples in more detail.
- RRC Deep Idle state such as RRC Deep Idle state 522
- RRC Connected state such as RRC Connected state 518
- FIG. 6 illustrates RRC Connected state 610 .
- various UE activities can are performed. Examples of UE activities include active data transmission and/or reception, monitoring network paging activity, and/or monitoring system information broadcasts.
- the network controls mobility of the UE.
- Other optional activities can include DRX configuration (including an extended DRX cycle like 406 of FIG. 4 ), Deep Idle state 614 configuration (discussed more fully below), and configuration for RRC Idle state 612 workload reduction (e.g. reducing the procedures performed during RRC Idle state 614 , and/or reducing the data or other information kept by UE while in the RRC Idle state 614 ).
- the UE enters RRC Idle state 612 in a variety of ways, such as when RRC Connection Release (illustrated by 616 ) is received from an eNodeB (such as eNodeB 110 or eNodeB 112 ). While in RRC Idle state 612 , the UE can perform various activities such as monitoring network paging activity, and/or monitoring system information broadcasts. The UE controls mobility in the RRC Idle state 612 . Other optional activities or characteristics can include Deep Idle state 614 configuration (discussed more fully below). Finally, depending on the configuration of RRC Idle state 612 , RRC Idle may reduce the procedures performed and/or the data or other information kept by the UE while in the RRC Idles state 614 .
- RRC Idle may reduce the procedures performed and/or the data or other information kept by the UE while in the RRC Idles state 614 .
- the normal cell selection/reselection procedures can be modified or eliminated all together. Modification can include either eliminating things that are typically done as part of the procedure (e.g. RRM measurements), or reducing the frequency and/or changing the methodology associated with them. As an example only, if a device is nomadic or stationary, mobility related procedures may only need to be rarely performed.
- cell selection may simply use the stored value of the prior cell (as that is the most likely location) until additional information illustrates a need for other cell selection procedures to be performed. Finally, it may be that security or other information normally kept and/or updated as part of the RRC Idle state 612 can be reduced or eliminated.
- Transition from the RRC Idle state 612 or RRC Connected 610 to RRC Deep Idle state 614 can be based on a variety of triggers (illustrated by 618 ).
- One trigger may be information received as part of RRC Connection Release (like 616 ).
- Other triggers may be the expiration of an inactivity timer (which happens when there is no UL/DL data detected during the “on” portion of a DRX cycle), or expiration of a length of time or some other mechanism.
- RRC Deep Idle state 614 the intent is to reduce power consumption to a minimum. Therefore, various processing circuitry can be put in a low power or off position. During such time, no or perhaps reduced mobility measurements may be made, no paging may be monitored, and no system information broadcasts may be monitored, or combinations thereof.
- transceiver and related processing circuitry are powered off.
- provisions are made for paging or other information directed to the UE while in the RRC Deep Idle state 614 . Such received information can be either discarded (such as when the transceiver and related circuitry is powered off) or retained in a buffer or other storage area for later processing when the UE transitions out of RRC Deep Idle state 614 .
- transition from RRC Deep Idle 614 to RRC Idle 612 occurs upon expiration of a particular length of time (illustrated by 620 ).
- This length of time maybe configured either by a controlling entity (such as MME or eNodeB) or may be defined at the time of manufacture. Furthermore, it may be more or less static, depending on the characteristics of the UE, or may be dynamically configured to suit the characteristics and needs of the current time. In one example, the length of time is configured by an eNodeB as part of the RRC Connection Release.
- the length of time is configured by an eNodeB in a paging message (Passive paging or other paging).
- the length of time can be configured as part of an of Open Mobile Alliance Device Management (OMA-DM) procedure or as part of subscriber identity module, over-the-air (SIM-OTA) procedure or as part of an HLR/HSS subscription.
- OMA-DM Open Mobile Alliance Device Management
- SIM-OTA over-the-air
- the length of time can be configured as part of a broadcast by an eNodeB for a special category of devices (perhaps those with certain mobility characteristic information and/or data transmission characteristic information (e.g. communication data load and/or communication type)).
- UE may transition out of the RRC Deep Idle state 614 when the UE has UL data that it determines should not wait until the expiration of the length of time. In such a situation, transition may be out of RRC Deep Idle state 614 to RRC Connected state 610 (illustrated by 622 ) or to RRC Idle state 612 and from there to RRC Connected state 610 (illustrated by 624 ).
- some embodiments may transition directly from RRC Connected 610 to RRC Deep Idle 614 or may pass through RRC Idle 612 , either as part of a defined set of circumstances or as an alternative to transitioning from RRC Connected 610 to RRC Idle 612 and then to RRC Deep Idle 614 .
- machine-readable medium should be taken to include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized or distributed database, and/or associated caches and servers) that store the one or more sets of instructions.
- the terms shall also be taken to include any medium that is capable of storing, encoding or carrying a set of instructions for execution by the machine and that cause the machine to perform any one or more of the methodologies of the present disclosure.
- machine-readable medium shall accordingly be taken to include both “computer storage medium,” “machine storage medium” and the like (tangible sources including, solid-state memories, optical and magnetic media, or other tangible devices and carriers but excluding signals per se, carrier waves and other intangible sources) and “computer communication medium,” “machine communication medium” and the like (intangible sources including, signals per se, carrier wave signals and the like).
Abstract
Embodiments of user equipment (UE) and base stations (eNodeB) and method for reducing power consumption in UE in a wireless network are generally described herein. In some embodiments, characteristics of UE including mobility, communication data load, and communication type are used by base stations, MME or other controlling entities to configure power saving features of the UE. Power saving features can include a new Radio Resource Control (RRC) layer state where circuitry is powered off for extended periods of time, extended Discontinuous Reception (DRX) cycles, reduced workloads in existing RRC, EPC Connection Management (ECM) and/or EPS Mobility Management (EMM) states or combinations thereof.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/718,334, filed Dec. 18, 2012, which claims priority under 35 USC 119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/646,223, filed May 11, 2012, each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- Embodiments pertain to wireless cellular communications. More particularly, embodiments relate to saving power in User Equipment (UE).
- An ongoing problem in devices that connect to wireless networks is to reduce power consumption during operation. This is particularly true for devices that rely on batteries for their primary power source. However, there is always a tradeoff between power savings and other considerations such as data throughput or adherence to standards such as the current 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) long term evolution (LTE) standard.
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FIG. 1 illustrates cellular communications in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of user equipment (UE) in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIG. 3 illustrates UE states in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIG. 4 illustrates various discontinuous reception cycles (DRX) in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIG. 5 illustrates UE states in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIG. 6 illustrates UE state transition in accordance with some embodiments. - The following description and the drawings sufficiently illustrate specific embodiments to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may incorporate structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in, or substituted for, those of other embodiments. Embodiments set forth in the claims encompass all available equivalents of those claims.
- Various modifications to the embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the scope of the invention. Moreover, in the following description, numerous details are set forth for the purpose of explanation. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will realize that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without the use of these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not shown in block diagram form in order not to obscure the description of the embodiments of the invention with unnecessary detail. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an example (portion) of awireless communications network 100 shown in a homogeneous network deployment according to some embodiments. In one embodiment, thewireless communications network 100 comprises an evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (EUTRAN) using the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) long-term evolution (LTE) standard. Thewireless communications network 100 includes a first enhanced Node B (eNodeB or eNB or base station) 110 and asecond eNodeB 112. - The first eNodeB 110 (also referred to as eNodeB1, eNB1, a first base station, or a first macro base station) serves a certain geographic area that includes at least a
first cell 114. A plurality of UEs 116, 118 located within thefirst cell 114 is served by the first eNodeB 110. The first eNodeB 110 communicates with theUEs - The second eNodeB 112 is similar to the first eNodeB 110 except it serves a different cell from that of the first eNodeB 110. The second eNodeB 112 (also referred to as eNodeB2, eNB2, a second base station, or a second macro base station) serves another certain geographic area that includes at least a
second cell 124. The plurality of UEs 116, 118 located within thesecond cell 124 is served by the second eNodeB 112. The second eNodeB 112 communicates with theUEs - The first and
second cells second cells second cells first cell 114 to thesecond cell 124, in which case a hand-off takes places from the first eNodeB 110 to the second eNodeB 112 with respect to the particular UE 116, 118. Further, the inter-cell interference characteristics can be affected by the UL/DL configurations in the respective cells. As another example, the respective coverage areas of the first andsecond cells - The UEs 116, 118 may comprise a variety of devices that communicate within the
wireless communications network 100 including, but not limited to, cellular telephones, smart phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, personal computers, servers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), web appliances, set-top box (STB), a network router, switch or bridge, and the like. The UEs 116, 118 can compriseRelease 8, 9, 10, 11, and/or later releases. Furthermore, UEs 116, 118 may comprise various characteristics pertaining to mobility, communication data load, and communication type. Mobility, for example, may be that normally associated with movable devices such as smart phones or the like (e.g. “normal” mobility), or may be more infrequent or nomadic where mobility occurs occasionally, if at all, perhaps such as a smart meter, or even stationary. Communication data load may be characterized with that typically associated with any UE device. For example, mobile phones, personal computers, etc. all have typical or “normal” data characteristics (which may, none the less, vary significantly individual device to individual device). Other devices, such as smart meters or the like, may have only infrequent periods of small amounts of data to be sent and/or received (e.g. “limited” data characteristics). Communication type may be adapted specifically, as in the case of machine type communications (MTC) or may be more general, such as that used by a phone where some may be more MTC type of communication and other may carry voice or other data (e.g. human type communications where a person initiates the call or data transfer instead of a machine). -
Wireless communication network 100 may also include other elements, for example one or more Mobility Management Entities (MME), Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway (P-GW), Serving Gateways (S-GW), Home Subscriber Servers (HSS) or other network operators or entities. These are illustrated inFIG. 1 as MME, P-GW, S-GW, HSS 126 and indicate that these, or other network operator or entities can interact with entities withinwireless communication network 100, including, without limitation, eNodeBs 110, 112, UEs 116, 118 or other entities. Given their ability to control various aspects of the network or entities within the network, MMEs, P-GW, S-GW, HSS, network operators, eNodeBs or other such entities are sometimes referred to herein as a “controlling entity”. - In
FIG. 1 , MME and S-GW are connected to eNodeBs (e.g. eNB 110, 112) through S1-MME (for control) and S1-U (for user data), respectively. InFIG. 1 , these simply labeled S1, for simplicity. Similarly, other interfaces exist that are not explicitly shown. S-GW and P-GW are connected by an S5 interface. MME and HSS are connected by S6a, and UE and eNB are connected by LTE-Uu (e.g. air interface). The interface connecting eNB 110 and 112 is illustrated inFIG. 1 as X2. - It is understood that the
wireless communications network 100 includes more than two eNodeBs. It is also understood that each of the first andsecond cells cell 114 may have six or more neighboring macro cells. - In one embodiment, the UEs 116, 118 located in respective first or
second cells second eNodeB 110, 112 (uplink transmission) and receives data from its respective first orsecond eNodeB 110, 112 (downlink transmission) using radio frames comprising Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) frames configured for time division duplexing (TDD) or frequency division duplexing (FDD) operations. Depending on the exact configuration, the downlink and uplink communication opportunity (subframe or slots) for an eNodeB to communicate information to a particular UE will happen at different instants. -
FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram showing details of each ofeNodeBs UE eNodeBs UE processor 200, amemory 202, atransceiver 204, one ormore antennas 208,instructions 206, and possibly other components (not shown) which may depend on whether the devices is an eNodeB or a UE. While similar from a block diagram standpoint, it will be apparent to those of skill in the art that the configuration and details of operation ofeNodeBs UE - The
eNodeBs UE UE UE 116 can represent one type of UE, such as a cellular telephone, smart phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, personal computer, server, PDA, web appliance, STB, network router, switch or bridge, or the like, whileUE 118 can comprise a different type of device, such as a smart meter with different characteristics in terms of mobility (e.g. nomadic), communication data load (e.g. infrequent periods of low amounts of data transfer), and/or communication type (e.g. MTC). - The
processor 200 comprises one or more central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), accelerated processing units (APUs), or various combinations thereof. Theprocessor 200 provides processing and control functionalities for the eNodeB or the UE, depending on the device.Memory 202 comprises one or more transient and static memory units configured to store instructions and data for the eNodeB or UE. Thetransceiver 204 comprises one or more transceivers including, for an appropriate eNodeB or UE, and at least oneantenna 208 such as a multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) antenna to support MIMO communications. For eNodeBs, thetransceiver 204 receives uplink transmissions and transmits downlink transmissions, among other things, from and to the UEs respectively. For UE, thetransceiver 204 receives transmissions from eNodeBs (or other UE in direct link communications) and transmits data back to eNodeBs (or other UE in direct link communications). - The
instructions 206 comprises one or more sets of instructions or software executed on a computing device (or machine) to cause such computing device (or machine) to perform any of the methodologies discussed herein. The instructions 206 (also referred to as computer- or machine-executable instructions) may reside, completely or at least partially, within theprocessor 200 and/or thememory 202 during execution thereof by the eNodeB, or UE depending on the device. Theprocessor 200 andmemory 202 also comprise machine-readable media. - In
FIG. 2 , processing and control functionalities are illustrated as being provided byprocessor 200 along with associatedinstructions 206. However, these are only examples of processing circuitry that comprise programmable logic or circuitry (e.g., as encompassed within a general-purpose processor or other programmable processor) that is temporarily configured by software or firmware to perform certain operations. In various embodiments, processing circuitry may comprise dedicated circuitry or logic that is permanently configured (e.g., within a special-purpose processor, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or array) to perform certain operations. It will be appreciated that a decision to implement a processing circuitry mechanically, in dedicated and permanently configured circuitry, or in temporarily configured circuitry (e.g., configured by software) may be driven by, for example, cost, time, energy-usage, package size, or other considerations. - Accordingly, the term “processing circuitry” should be understood to encompass a tangible entity, be that an entity that is physically constructed, permanently configured (e.g., hardwired), or temporarily configured (e.g., programmed) to operate in a certain manner or to perform certain operations described herein.
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FIG. 3 is a block diagram of UE states in accordance with some embodiments. In the example ofFIG. 3 , UE (such asUE 116 or UE 118) has overallUE state description 300 along the top row (e.g. Off, Attaching, Idle/Registered, Connecting to EPC (Evolved Packet Core), Active). Also illustrated are states for illustrated for an EPS—Mobility Management (EMM)layer 302, an EPS—Connection Management (ECM)layer 304 and a Radio Resource Control (RRC)layer 306. - The
EMM layer 302 has two states. When a UE is switched off or uses a different radio access network technology (e.g. GPRS or UMTS) it's state isEMM Deregistered 308. Once the UE sees an LTE network it tries to register and if successful the state is changed toEMM Registered 310. At the same time the UE is also assigned an IP address. As a consequence UE in EMMRegistered state 310 always have an IP address. However, the EMM state is only influenced by UE management procedures such as Attach, Detach and Tracking Area Updates. While the UE is inEMM Registered 310, the network knows the location of the UE either on a cell level or a tracking area level. Which of the two depends on the connection management state machine described below. - When a UE is registered (EMM Registered state) it can be in two ECM states. While a data transfer is ongoing the UE is in ECM
Connected state 314. For the UE this means that on the radio link a RRC connection is established. For the network, ECM connected 314 means that both the Mobility Management Entity (MME) and the Serving (User Data) Gateway (SGW) have a connection to the mobile device via the S1 interface (the physical and logical link between the core network and the radio access network). In ECM connectedstate 314, the cell level knows the location of the mobile and cell changes are controlled by handovers. - If there is no activity for some time, the network can decide that it is no longer worthwhile to keep a logical and physical connection in the radio network. The connection management state is then changed to ECM idle 312. The use of the term “idle” does not mean the connection completely goes away. Logically, it is still there but the RRC connection to the UE is removed as well the S1 signaling and data link. The UE continues to be EMM registered 310 and the IP address it has been assigned remains in place. In ECM
idle state 312 the location of the UE is only known down to the tracking area level and the UE performs cell changes autonomously without any signaling exchanges with the network - From the base station (eNB or the like) and UE point of view there is a lot of room for maneuvering between ECM connected 314 and ECM idle 312. While a lot of data is exchanged, the air interface can be fully activated for the UE so it has to continuously listen for incoming data. In times of lower activity or even no activity at all, the base station can activate a discontinuous reception (DRX) mode so the UE devices can power down its transceivers for some time. The power down cycles range from milliseconds to a few seconds (2560 msec in the current standard—the longest DRX cycle defined). For some embodiments, modifications to the DRX cycle are illustrated in
FIG. 4 and discussed below. - From a UE point of view the main difference between being in ECM
Connected state 314 with a DRX cycle the length of a paging interval and being in ECMIdle state 312 without a radio interface connection is how it's mobility is controlled. In ECM Connectedstate 314, handovers are performed. In ECMIdle state 312, UE can change its serving cell autonomously and only has to report to the network when it leaves the current tracking area. For many UE, the base station is likely to keep the UE in ECMConnected state 314 for as long as possible by using DRX so data transfers can be resumed very quickly before cutting the link entirely and setting the state to ECM Idle 312. Thus, power savings opportunities using DRX under the present standard are limited. - The RRC protocol is responsible for the main controlling functions between UE and eNB, for example radio bearer establishment, lower layer configuration and transfer of NAS information. This entails: 1) broadcasting system level information; and 2) maintaining connection layer bi-directional control. RRC has two states, RRC Idle 316 and RRC Connected 318. In the RRC
Connected state 318, the RRC manages the transmission/reception of all UE and control data in the upload/download slots (UL/DL). In the RRCIdle state 316, RRC does various tasks for radio link management such as: 1) cell selection/reselection; 2) monitoring paging channels, acquiring system information broadcast in a cell. Under the current 3GPP standard, opportunities for power savings are limited, even during the RRC Idle state 416. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an example DRX cycle, according to some embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated inFIG. 4 , the DRX cycle has an “on”time 400 and “off”time 402. During the off time, the UE is relieved of responsibilities such as monitoring PDCCH (DL control channel), in an attempt to save power. Due to decreases in overall bandwidth produced by a longer DRX cycle time, some UE characteristics may demand ashorter DRX cycle 404, rather than a long DRX cycle. - However, for certain UE characteristics, even the long DRX cycle may not provide sufficient power savings. Furthermore, a base station bias to keeping UE in the ECM Connected state adds to the problem. This is particularly true for UE with certain characteristics in mobility (e.g. nomadic), communication data load (e.g. infrequent periods of low amounts of data transfer), and/or communication type (e.g. MTC). Some MTC type examples are described in 3GPP TR 22.888, Study on Enhancements for MTC, and include smart grid, automotive, mobile rescue team, device-to-device type communications, cargo tracking, and other examples.
- In situations where long DRX cycle do not provide sufficient power savings, a
new DRX cycle 406 extends the “off” time to significant amounts of time, from the few seconds of the existing standard to multiple deci-hours or even longer in the case of appropriate UE. Such a new DRX cycle can be defined within the current DRX cycles and paging cycles or as part of a new Passive Paging message. Additionally, or alternatively, the new Passive Paging message (or changes to the current DRX cycles and paging cycles) may affect additional behavior of UEs, such asUE 116 and/orUE 118. In one example, Passive Paging messages (or changes to the current DRX cycles and paging cycles) allow the UE to make less frequent Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurements if the UE is stationary most of the time. Additionally, or alternatively, the Passive Paging message may reduce other procedures the UE may need to do, or change the data the UE keeps stored, depending on the characteristics of the UE. - According to some embodiments, a controlling entity, such as
eNodeB 110 oreNodeB 112 ofFIG. 1 or a MME, can receive (or otherwise know) UE characteristic information including mobility characteristic information and/or data transmission characteristic information (e.g. communication data load and/or communication type). Based on the UE characteristic information, the controlling entity can decide on a power savings configuration for the UE, which modify UE behavior while in the RRCidle state 316 and/or the ECMIdle state 308. Modifying the behavior of the UE while in the RRCIdle state 316 and/or ECMIdle state 312 can include modifying the DRX cycle time to be outside the parameters of the existing standard and/or modifying the work the UE performs (or data the UE keeps) during the RRCIdle state 316 and/or ECMIdle state 312. As noted above, these modifications may be communicated to the UE through a Passive Paging message, or a message according a current standard (e.g. current paging message or other message). -
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a UE in accordance with some embodiments. The example ofFIG. 5 adds additional states to those described inFIG. 3 , namely ECM DeepIdle state 520 and RRC DeepIdle state 522. These two states, either singly or in conjunction with one another, represent additional power savings functionality that can be utilized either alone or in conjunction with other power savings functionality as described above in conjunction withFIG. 3 and/orFIG. 4 . ECM DeepIdle state 520 and/or RRC DeepIdle state 522 reduce the circuitry powered up, the data stored, the processing load (e.g. procedures performed) or some combination thereof, as described more fully below. -
FIG. 6 illustrates examples of an RRC Deep Idle state (such as RRC Deep Idle state 522) and its relationship between an RRC Idle state (such as RRC Idle state 516) and an RRC Connected state (such as RRC Connected state 518) according to some examples in more detail. -
FIG. 6 illustrates RRC Connectedstate 610. In this state, various UE activities can are performed. Examples of UE activities include active data transmission and/or reception, monitoring network paging activity, and/or monitoring system information broadcasts. In addition, the network controls mobility of the UE. Other optional activities can include DRX configuration (including an extended DRX cycle like 406 ofFIG. 4 ), DeepIdle state 614 configuration (discussed more fully below), and configuration for RRCIdle state 612 workload reduction (e.g. reducing the procedures performed during RRCIdle state 614, and/or reducing the data or other information kept by UE while in the RRC Idle state 614). - The UE enters RRC
Idle state 612 in a variety of ways, such as when RRC Connection Release (illustrated by 616) is received from an eNodeB (such aseNodeB 110 or eNodeB 112). While in RRCIdle state 612, the UE can perform various activities such as monitoring network paging activity, and/or monitoring system information broadcasts. The UE controls mobility in the RRCIdle state 612. Other optional activities or characteristics can include DeepIdle state 614 configuration (discussed more fully below). Finally, depending on the configuration of RRCIdle state 612, RRC Idle may reduce the procedures performed and/or the data or other information kept by the UE while in theRRC Idles state 614. - As examples of workload reduction (e.g. reducing the procedures performed and/or the data or other information kept by the UE), in situations where the UE has nomadic mobility or is stationary (perhaps in the case of a smart meter, network router, or other device that moves only occasionally or not at all), the normal cell selection/reselection procedures can be modified or eliminated all together. Modification can include either eliminating things that are typically done as part of the procedure (e.g. RRM measurements), or reducing the frequency and/or changing the methodology associated with them. As an example only, if a device is nomadic or stationary, mobility related procedures may only need to be rarely performed. Even then, cell selection may simply use the stored value of the prior cell (as that is the most likely location) until additional information illustrates a need for other cell selection procedures to be performed. Finally, it may be that security or other information normally kept and/or updated as part of the RRC
Idle state 612 can be reduced or eliminated. - Transition from the RRC
Idle state 612 or RRC Connected 610 to RRC DeepIdle state 614 can be based on a variety of triggers (illustrated by 618). One trigger may be information received as part of RRC Connection Release (like 616). Other triggers may be the expiration of an inactivity timer (which happens when there is no UL/DL data detected during the “on” portion of a DRX cycle), or expiration of a length of time or some other mechanism. - In RRC Deep
Idle state 614, the intent is to reduce power consumption to a minimum. Therefore, various processing circuitry can be put in a low power or off position. During such time, no or perhaps reduced mobility measurements may be made, no paging may be monitored, and no system information broadcasts may be monitored, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, transceiver and related processing circuitry are powered off. In another embodiment, provisions are made for paging or other information directed to the UE while in the RRC DeepIdle state 614. Such received information can be either discarded (such as when the transceiver and related circuitry is powered off) or retained in a buffer or other storage area for later processing when the UE transitions out of RRC DeepIdle state 614. - UE may transition out of the RRC Deep
Idle state 614 in a variety of ways, depending on the particular example. In one example, transition from RRC Deep Idle 614 to RRC Idle 612 occurs upon expiration of a particular length of time (illustrated by 620). This length of time maybe configured either by a controlling entity (such as MME or eNodeB) or may be defined at the time of manufacture. Furthermore, it may be more or less static, depending on the characteristics of the UE, or may be dynamically configured to suit the characteristics and needs of the current time. In one example, the length of time is configured by an eNodeB as part of the RRC Connection Release. In another example, the length of time is configured by an eNodeB in a paging message (Passive paging or other paging). In yet another example, the length of time can be configured as part of an of Open Mobile Alliance Device Management (OMA-DM) procedure or as part of subscriber identity module, over-the-air (SIM-OTA) procedure or as part of an HLR/HSS subscription. In still another example, the length of time can be configured as part of a broadcast by an eNodeB for a special category of devices (perhaps those with certain mobility characteristic information and/or data transmission characteristic information (e.g. communication data load and/or communication type)). - Alternatively, or additionally, UE may transition out of the RRC Deep
Idle state 614 when the UE has UL data that it determines should not wait until the expiration of the length of time. In such a situation, transition may be out of RRC DeepIdle state 614 to RRC Connected state 610 (illustrated by 622) or to RRCIdle state 612 and from there to RRC Connected state 610 (illustrated by 624). - Although not illustrated in
FIG. 6 , some embodiments may transition directly from RRC Connected 610 to RRC Deep Idle 614 or may pass through RRC Idle 612, either as part of a defined set of circumstances or as an alternative to transitioning from RRC Connected 610 to RRC Idle 612 and then to RRCDeep Idle 614. - The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. Section 1.72(b) requiring an abstract that will allow the reader to ascertain the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit or interpret the scope or meaning of the claims. The following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment.
- The term “computer readable medium,” “machine-readable medium” and the like should be taken to include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized or distributed database, and/or associated caches and servers) that store the one or more sets of instructions. The terms shall also be taken to include any medium that is capable of storing, encoding or carrying a set of instructions for execution by the machine and that cause the machine to perform any one or more of the methodologies of the present disclosure. The term “computer readable medium,” “machine-readable medium” shall accordingly be taken to include both “computer storage medium,” “machine storage medium” and the like (tangible sources including, solid-state memories, optical and magnetic media, or other tangible devices and carriers but excluding signals per se, carrier waves and other intangible sources) and “computer communication medium,” “machine communication medium” and the like (intangible sources including, signals per se, carrier wave signals and the like).
- It will be appreciated that, for clarity purposes, the above description describes some embodiments with reference to different functional units or processors. However, it will be apparent that any suitable distribution of functionality between different functional units, processors or domains may be used without detracting from embodiments of the invention. For example, functionality illustrated to be performed by separate processors or controllers may be performed by the same processor or controller. Hence, references to specific functional units are only to be seen as references to suitable means for providing the described functionality, rather than indicative of a strict logical or physical structure or organization.
- Although the present invention has been described in connection with some embodiments, it is not intended to be limited to the specific form set forth herein. One skilled in the art would recognize that various features of the described embodiments may be combined in accordance with the invention. Moreover, it will be appreciated that various modifications and alterations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.
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2. An apparatus for a user equipment (UE), the apparatus comprising:
memory; and
processing circuitry to:
enter a power saving mode, in which the UE is not available for paging, upon expiration of a timer after a transition from an Evolved Packet System (EPS) Connection Management (ECM) CONNECTED state to an ECM_IDLE state, while remaining in an EPS Mobility Management (EMM) REGISTERED state, wherein a mobility management entity (MME) knows a location of the UE to a cell level in the ECM CONNECTED state and wherein the MME knows the location of the UE to a tracking area level in the ECM IDLE state.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry is configured to exit the power saving mode subsequent to determining to transmit uplink data.
4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry is configured to exit the power saving mode to provide a tracking area update (TAU).
5. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including:
transceiver circuitry, and
two or more antennas coupled to the transceiver circuitry.
6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is included in a device configured to perform machine-type communications (MTC).
7. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to control the discontinuous reception cycle (DRX).
8. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein UE data transmission characteristics comprise either normal data characteristics associated with non-Machine Type Communications (non-MTC) or limited data characteristics associated with Machine Type Communications (MTC).
9. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores instructions for execution by processing circuitry of a user equipment (UE), the instructions to configure the UE to:
enter a power saving mode, in which the UE is not available for paging, upon expiration of a timer after a transition from an Evolved Packet System (EPS) Connection Management (ECM) CONNECTED state to an ECM_IDLE state, while remaining in an EPS Mobility Management (EMM) REGISTERED state.
10. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 9 , wherein a mobility management entity (MME) knows a location of the UE to a cell level in the ECM CONNECTED state and wherein the MME knows the location of the UE to a tracking area level in the ECM IDLE state.
11. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein a value for the timer is configured by a Mobility Management Entity (MME).
12. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein the instructions configure the UE to exit the power saving mode subsequent to determining to transmit uplink data.
13. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein the instructions configure the UE to exit the power saving mode to provide a tracking area update (TAU).
14. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein the UE is included in a device configured to perform machine-type communications (MTC).
15. The -transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein the instructions configure the UE to control the discontinuous reception cycle (DRX).
16. The -transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein UE data transmission characteristics comprise either normal data characteristics associated with non-Machine Type Communications (non-MTC) or limited data characteristics associated with Machine Type Communications (MTC).
17. A method comprising:
entering an Evolved Packet System (EPS) Connection Management (ECM) IDLE state;
enter a power saving mode, in which the UE is not available for paging, upon expiration of a timer after entering the ECM_IDLE state, while remaining in an EPS Mobility Management (EMM) REGISTERED state.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein a mobility management entity (MME) knows a location of the UE to a cell level in an ECM CONNECTED state and wherein the MME knows the location of the UE to a tracking area level in the ECM IDLE state.
19. The method of claim 17 , further comprising:
exiting the power saving mode subsequent to determining to transmit uplink data.
20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising:
providing a tracking area update (TAU) after exiting the power saving mode.
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