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Power saving mode optimizations and related procedures

  • US 9,564,958 B2
  • Filed: 06/27/2014
  • Issued: 02/07/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/08/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An evolved Node B (eNodeB) comprising:

  • processing circuitry and memory configured to;

    receive a notification that a User Equipment (UE) is configured to be used for Machine Type Communication (MTC);

    in response to receiving the notification that the UE is configured to be used for MTC;

    determine whether the UE is in a connected state, wherein the connected state comprises a Radio Resource Control Connected (RRC Connected) state;

    determine whether the UE can enter a power saving mode, wherein the power saving mode comprises a Radio Resource Control (RRC) Deep Idle mode; and

    send a power savings release message to the UE in response to determining that the UE is in the connected state and the UE can enter the power saving mode, the power savings release message including instructions to the UE to release the connected state and to enter a power saving mode and disable access stratum signaling.

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