ENHANCEMENTS TO EMBMS FOR GROUP COMMUNICATION

摘要

Various communications may benefit from enhancements for group communication. For example, evolved packet system including an evolved multimedia broadcast/multicast service may benefit from such enhancements. For example, a method may include preparing a list of area names, identities, or both area names and identities to a network element. Moreover, a method may also include requesting the network to broadcast data to a broadcast area defined by the list. The list can define an allowed area, a broadcast area, or both.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
preparing a list of area names, identities, or both area names and identities to a network element; and requesting the network to broadcast data in a broadcast area defined by the list.