Methods and Devices for Broadcasting System Information on Demand
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1. A method implemented by a device, comprising:
- broadcasting essential system information and a resource configuration of a demand channel, the essential system information being required to access a cell of the device;
monitoring, on the demand channel, a request for at least a part of optional system information other than the essential system information; and
in response to receiving the request, broadcasting the part of the optional system information.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and devices for broadcasting system information on demand. In example embodiments, the system information is classified as essential and optional system information. The essential information is broadcasted periodically, and the optional system information is broadcasted in response to the request by UEs. In this way, the system information can be in an effective and efficient way, thereby saving significant resource and energy can be saved especially in the case of no load or low load.
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1. A method implemented by a device, comprising:
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broadcasting essential system information and a resource configuration of a demand channel, the essential system information being required to access a cell of the device; monitoring, on the demand channel, a request for at least a part of optional system information other than the essential system information; and in response to receiving the request, broadcasting the part of the optional system information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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23. A device, comprising:
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a transceiver configured to broadcast essential system information and a resource configuration of a demand channel, the essential system information being required to access a cell of the device; and a controller configured to monitor, on the demand channel, a request for at least a part of optional system information other than the essential system information, the transceiver being further configured to broadcast the part of the optional system information in response to receiving the request. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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