Network selection support for wireless communication devices

摘要

In an LTE network, an MME processes network status information to transfer aggregated data to an ANDSF. The ANDSF processes a request from a wireless communication device that indicates device location and the aggregated data to generate an information response indicating a priority between the LTE network and a non-LTE network at the device location. The ANDSF transfers the information response for delivery to the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device processes the information response to select between the LTE network and a non-LTE network at the device location.

主权项

1. A method of operating a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network comprising:
in a Mobility Management Entity (MME), receiving LTE network status data, wherein the LTE network status data comprises Radio Frequency (RF) status data transferred from a plurality of eNodeBs; in the MME, processing the LTE network status data to generate aggregated LTE network data and transferring the aggregated LTE network data for delivery to an Access Network Discovery and Selection Function (ANDSF); in the ANDSF, receiving the aggregated LTE network data; in the ANDSF, receiving an information request transferred by a wireless communication device, wherein the information request that indicates a user identifier and a device location for the wireless communication device; in the ANDSF, processing the user identifier, the device location, and the aggregated LTE network data to generate an information response indicating a priority between the LTE network and a non-LTE network at the device location and transferring the information response for delivery to the wireless communication device.