CONTROLLING BACKGROUND DATA TRAFFIC IN A CELLULAR NETWORK

摘要

Apparatus, systems, and methods provide for the cellular network to indicate preferences for controlling/regulating the background data traffic. Specifically, the network communicates a message to UEs that request that the UEs control background data transmissions. In response to the UEs receiving the message, the UEs reconfigure to control background date transmissions, such as controlling the volume of background data transmissions (e.g., reducing the volume of background data transmissions or the like). In specific embodiments the UE reconfigures by queuing background data and subsequently transmitting the queued background data at time intervals. As a result of such background data traffic control, the network experiences less radio traffic and problems related to cell overloading can be mitigated.

主权项

1. A method for controlling background data traffic in a cellular network, the method comprising:
receiving, by a User Equipment (UE), a message, communicated from a base station, that requests that the UE controls background data transmissions; and in response to receiving the message, reconfiguring the UE to control background data transmissions, wherein background data transmissions are data transmissions conducted when the User Interface (UI) of the UE is inactive.