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:
a processor arranged to:
receive a notification that a User Equipment (UE) is configured to be used for Machine Type Communication (MTC);determine whether the UE is in a connected state;determine whether the UE can enter a power saving mode; andconfigure the UE to change to a power saving mode, in response to determining that the UE is in the connected state and the UE can enter the power saving mode.