Efficient signaling for machine type communication

摘要

Disclosed herein are embodiments for Machine Type Communication (MTC). The techniques disclosed may reduce signaling by transmitting MTC data over control planes and avoiding a full cycle of connection procedures typically required for transmission. MTC data may be directly appended to a control plane message, in addition, in order to reduce the signaling load, a WTRU may autonomously release the connection without being told, by the network. Techniques may be used to indicate a network provider's machine type communication (MTC) capability. The MTC services or capabilities that may be provided by a respective network operator may be communicated to a WTRU.

主权项

1. A method of machine type communication (MTC) for a wireless transmit/control unit (WTRU), the method comprising:
appending a first indication to a first message, the first indication indicating a capability of the WTRU for MTC small data transfer capability, the MTC small data transfer capability including the capability to send user data via a control plane; sending, via a transmitter, the first message to a communication network; receiving, via a receiver, a second message from the communication network, the second message including a second indication, the second indication including a capability of the communication network for the MTC small data transfer; and sending, via the transmitter, a third message to the communication network, the third message including appended MTC small data, the MTC small data including user data, at least the user data being sent via the control plane.