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Power saving mode optimizations and related procedures

US9564958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

Intel IP Corporation · US

Inventors

Marta Martinez Tarradell · Munich, DE
Sangeetha L. Bangolae · Beaverton, US
Puneet Jain · Hillsboro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 27, 2014
Grant date	Feb 7, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02D30/70
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

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.

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