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Managing network-initiated quality of service setup in mobile device and network
Assignee: Qualcomm Inc
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Filing: 2009-06-12
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Granted: 2012-06-19
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Expires: 2029-06-12
Abstract
Abstract Systems, methodologies, and devices are described that manage employment of network (NW)-initiated resource allocation and user equipment (UE)-initiated resource allocation for a UE. To employ NW-initiated resource allocation, a core network can transmit an indicator to the UE indicating that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) is supported by a network associated with the UE. The UE receives the indicator and other information, such as indicator regarding whether the current access network supports NW-initiated resource allocation and whether the current application prefers NW-initiated resource allocation, determines that NW-initiated resource allocation is to be employed, and the core network initiates resource allocation for the UE. If any indicator is not received by the UE, or the UE receives an indicator that indicates PCC is not supported or not preferred, the UE determines that UE-initiated resource allocation is to be employed, and transmits a request for resource allocation to the core network.
Inventors
- 👤 Haipeng Jin
- 👤 Osok Song
- 👤 Parag A. Agashe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:15
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W28/00; H04W28/02; H04W28/0268; H04W72/00; H04W72/20; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/02; H04L12/14; H04L12/1403; H04L12/1407; H04L41/00; H04L41/08; H04L41/0894; H04L47/00; H04L47/70; H04L47/80; H04L47/805; H04W28/0252; H04W76/00; H04W76/10; H04W76/12; H04W84/00; H04W84/02; H04W84/04; H04W84/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method that facilitates communication by a mobile communication device in a wireless network environment, comprising: receiving at least one indicator that indicates at least whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network to facilitate determining whether resource allocation for the mobile communication device is to be initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network; receiving at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile communication device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and establishing a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method that facilitates communication by a mobile communication device in a wireless network environment, comprising: receiving at least one indicator that indicates at least whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network to facilitate determining whether resource allocation for the mobile communication device is to be initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network; receiving at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile communication device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and establishing a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining that the core network is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1 , the at least one indicator is received by the mobile communication device when an application that prefers network-initiated resource allocation but also supports mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation is being employed with the communication device, wherein such application is an operator controlled application.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device when at least one of the at least one indicator is not received by the mobile communication device or the at least one indicator indicates that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device; generating a request for resource allocation; and transmitting the request for resource allocation to the core network to facilitate establishing the bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 4 , further comprising: employing an application that supports only mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation with the mobile communication device in accordance with mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation based at least in part on the at least one indicator, wherein such application is operator controlled or is not operator controlled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining that the mobile communication device is roaming; determining that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device based at least in part on determining that the mobile communication device is roaming and the at least one indicator indicates Policy and Charging Control (PCC) is not supported by the roaming network; generating a request for resource allocation; and transmitting the request for resource allocation to the core network to facilitate establishing the bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 6 , further comprising: employing at least one of an application supporting mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation or an application preferring network-initiated resource allocation but also supporting mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation with the mobile communication device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the resource allocation relates to Quality of Service (QoS) associated with the mobile communication device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
A wireless communications apparatus, comprising: a memory that retains instructions related to reception of at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for a mobile communication device is to be initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network, reception of at least one other indicator that indicates whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application associated with the mobile communication device, and set up of a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators; and a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
A wireless communications apparatus, comprising: a memory that retains instructions related to reception of at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for a mobile communication device is to be initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network, reception of at least one other indicator that indicates whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application associated with the mobile communication device, and set up of a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators; and a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The wireless communications apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the application is an application that prefers network-initiated resource allocation but supports mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation and the application that is an operator controlled application.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
103 words
The wireless communications apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the memory retains instructions related to: connection to an access network; determination that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device when at least one of the indicators is not received by the mobile communication device or indicates that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device; generation of a request for resource allocation; and transmission of the request for resource allocation to the core network to facilitate establishing the bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
124 words
A wireless communications apparatus that facilitates communication associated with a mobile device, comprising: means for receiving at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for the mobile device is to be initiated by the mobile device or the core network; means for receiving at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and means for establishing a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
124 words
A wireless communications apparatus that facilitates communication associated with a mobile device, comprising: means for receiving at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for the mobile device is to be initiated by the mobile device or the core network; means for receiving at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and means for establishing a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
99 words
The wireless communications apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising: means for determining that the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile device when at least one of the at least one indicator is not received by the mobile device or the at least one indicator indicates that the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile device; means for generating a request for resource allocation; and means for transmitting the request for resource allocation to the core network to facilitate establishing the bearer between the mobile device and the core network.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
146 words
A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: a first set of codes for causing a computer to receive at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for the mobile communication device is to be initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network; a second set of codes for causing a computer to receive at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile communication device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and a third set of codes for causing the computer to set up a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
146 words
A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: a first set of codes for causing a computer to receive at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for the mobile communication device is to be initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network; a second set of codes for causing a computer to receive at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile communication device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and a third set of codes for causing the computer to set up a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
129 words
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 14 , further comprising: a fourth set of codes for causing a computer to determine that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device when at least one of the at least one indicator is not received by the mobile communication device or the at least one indicator indicates that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation for the mobile communication device; a fifth set of codes for causing a computer to generate a request for resource allocation; and a sixth set of codes for causing a computer to transmit the request for resource allocation to the core network to facilitate establishing the bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a wireless communications system, an apparatus comprising: a processor configured to: receive at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for a mobile device is to be initiated by the mobile device or the core network, and to receive at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile communication device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and establish a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the at least one indicator.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a wireless communications system, an apparatus comprising: a processor configured to: receive at least one indicator that indicates whether Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported by a core network and resource allocation for a mobile device is to be initiated by the mobile device or the core network, and to receive at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether an application employed with the mobile communication device prefers initiation of the resource allocation by the core network; and establish a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the at least one indicator.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
140 words
A method that facilitates communication associated with a mobile device, comprising: transmitting at least one indicator to the mobile device to facilitate indicating to the mobile device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile device or the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile device; transmitting at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile device, the at least one other indicator indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile device; and establishing a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
140 words
A method that facilitates communication associated with a mobile device, comprising: transmitting at least one indicator to the mobile device to facilitate indicating to the mobile device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile device or the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile device; transmitting at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile device, the at least one other indicator indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile device; and establishing a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 17 , further comprising: configuring a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) for a Type 2 application, where the Type 2 application is an operator controlled application to facilitate employing network-initiated resource allocation as a preferred mode of operation but also supports mobile-device-initiated resource allocation.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
76 words
The method of claim 18 , further comprising: setting up a gateway control session between the Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) and a signaling gateway (SGW), associated with the core network, wherein support for network-initiated resource allocation is indicated; setting up an internet protocol connectivity access network between the Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) and a Public Data Network Gateway (PGW), associated with the core network, wherein support for network-initiated resource allocation is indicated.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 19 , further comprising: receiving service information comprising information indicating that the Type 2 application is being employed with the mobile device; provisioning Policy and Charging Control (PCC) rules; and provisioning Quality of Service (QoS) rules to facilitate establishing the bearer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
134 words
The method of claim 17 , further comprising: receiving service information indicating that an application supporting mobile-device-initiated resource allocation only is employed with the mobile device; at least one of: transmitting the at least one indicator to the mobile device, wherein the at least one indicator indicates that the Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is not supported and resource allocation is to be initiated by the mobile device, or omitting transmission of the at least one indicator to the mobile device, wherein the at least one indicator indicates that initiation of the resource allocation by the core network is supported and preferred; determining that the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation; and receiving a request for the resource allocation from the mobile device to facilitate establishing the bearer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 17 , further comprising: receiving information indicating that the mobile device is roaming, wherein an application that supports mobile-device-initiated resource allocation only or an application that prefers network-initiated resource allocation but supports mobile-device-initiated resource allocation is employed with the mobile device; determining that the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation; and receiving a request for the resource allocation from the mobile device to facilitate establishing the bearer.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
151 words
A wireless communications apparatus, comprising: a memory that retains instructions related to transmission of at least one indicator to a mobile device to facilitate indicating to the mobile device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile device or the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile device, transmission of at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application associated with the mobile device, and establishment of a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators; and a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
151 words
A wireless communications apparatus, comprising: a memory that retains instructions related to transmission of at least one indicator to a mobile device to facilitate indicating to the mobile device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile device or the mobile device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile device, transmission of at least one other indicator or configuration that indicates whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application associated with the mobile device, and establishment of a bearer between the mobile device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators; and a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
159 words
A wireless communications apparatus that facilitates communication associated with a mobile communication device, comprising: means for transmitting at least one indicator to the mobile communication device to facilitate indicating to the mobile communication device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device or the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device; means for transmitting at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile communication device, the at least one other indicator indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile communication device; and means for setting up a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
159 words
A wireless communications apparatus that facilitates communication associated with a mobile communication device, comprising: means for transmitting at least one indicator to the mobile communication device to facilitate indicating to the mobile communication device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device or the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device; means for transmitting at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile communication device, the at least one other indicator indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile communication device; and means for setting up a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
173 words
A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: a first set of codes for causing a computer to transmit at least one indicator to a mobile communication device to facilitate indicating to the mobile communication device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device or the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device; a second set of codes for causing a computer to transmit at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile communication device, the at least one other indicator indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile communication device; and a third set of codes for causing a computer to establish a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
173 words
A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: a first set of codes for causing a computer to transmit at least one indicator to a mobile communication device to facilitate indicating to the mobile communication device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device or the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device; a second set of codes for causing a computer to transmit at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile communication device, the at least one other indicator indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile communication device; and a third set of codes for causing a computer to establish a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
61 words
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 25 , further comprising: a fourth set of codes for causing a computer to configure a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) for a Type 2 application, where the Type 2 application is an operator controlled application to facilitate employing network-initiated resource allocation as a preferred mode of operation but also supports mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
88 words
The non-transitory computer-readable medium computer program product of claim 26 , further comprising: a computer readable medium comprising code for: an fifth set of codes for causing a computer to receive service information comprising information indicating that the Type 2 application is being utilized with the mobile communication device; a sixth set of codes for causing a computer to provision Policy and Charging Control (PCC) rules; and a seventh set of codes for causing a computer to provision Quality of Service (QoS) rules to facilitate establishing the bearer.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
171 words
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 25 , further comprising: a fourth set of codes for causing a computer to receive service information indicating that a Type 1 application that supports only mobile-communication-device-initiated resource allocation is utilized with the mobile communication device; a fifth set of codes for causing a computer to at least one of: transmit the at least one indicator to the mobile communication device, wherein the at least one indicator indicates that the resource allocation is to be initiated by the mobile communication device, or omit transmission of the at least one indicator to the mobile communication device, wherein the at least one indicator indicates that initiation of the resource allocation by the core network is supported and preferred; a sixth set of codes for causing a computer to determine that the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation; and a seventh set of codes for causing a computer to receive a request for the resource allocation from the mobile device to facilitate establishing the bearer.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a wireless communications system, an apparatus comprising: a processor configured to: transmit at least one indicator to the mobile communication device to facilitate indicating to the mobile communication device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device or the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device; transmit at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile device indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile device; and set up a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a wireless communications system, an apparatus comprising: a processor configured to: transmit at least one indicator to the mobile communication device to facilitate indicating to the mobile communication device that Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for network-initiated resource allocation is supported and at least one of a core network is to initiate resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device or the mobile communication device is to initiate the resource allocation associated with the mobile communication device; transmit at least one other indicator or configuration to the mobile device indicating whether network-initiated resource allocation is preferred by an application employed with the mobile device; and set up a bearer between the mobile communication device and the core network in accordance with the resource allocation initiated by the mobile communication device or the core network based at least in part on the indicators.
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