Power saving mode optimizations and related procedures

摘要

Embodiments of an eNodeB and method for Machine Type Communication in a Wireless Network are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a method performed by circuitry of an evolved Node B (eNodeB) can include receiving, by the eNodeB, a notification that a User Equipment (UE) is configured to be used for Machine Type Communication (MTC). The method can include determining whether the UE is in a Radio Resource Control Connected (RRC_Connected) state and determining whether the UE can enter a power saving mode. The method can include configuring the UE to change to an RRC Deep Idle mode, in response to determining that the UE is in the RRC_Connected state and the UE can enter the power saving mode.

主权项

1. An evolved Node B (eNodeB) comprising:
processing circuitry and memory configured to: receive a notification that a User Equipment (UE) is configured to be used for Machine Type Communication (MTC); in response to receiving the notification that the UE is configured to be used for MTC;
determine whether the UE is in a connected state, wherein the connected state comprises a Radio Resource Control Connected (RRC Connected) state;determine whether the UE can enter a power saving mode, wherein the power saving mode comprises a Radio Resource Control (RRC) Deep Idle mode; andsend a power savings release message to the UE in response to determining that the UE is in the connected state and the UE can enter the power saving mode, the power savings release message including instructions to the UE to release the connected state and to enter a power saving mode and disable access stratum signaling.