DE102004041167A1 - Method for configuring a subscriber station of a communications network - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transmitting configuration data (d1, du) from a network station (TR1) of a communication network (N1) for at least one subscriber station (MS, MS ', MS' ') via a channel of a radio interface (VB ) of the communication network (N1) for configuring the subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS' '), wherein the configuration data (d1; du) is provided via the channel formed as a broadcast and / or multicast channel (MBMS1) of a mobile radio system (UMTS) (sk · 1 · sk · 9 ·).

Description

The The invention relates to a method for transmitting configuration data for configuring a subscriber station of a communication network with the preamble features of claim 1, on a Method for configuring a subscriber station of a communications network with the preamble features of claim 2 and to a radio communication system, a subscriber station or a Network device of a mobile communication network for Carry out such procedures.

Generally known as the third generation mobile radio system is the so-called UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) in which to transmit of data from a network station of a communication network for at least a subscriber station a channel of a radio interface of the communication network is used. However, the data are rudimentary data for Communicate access for the Subscriber station to the radio interface of the communication network. For the actual exchange of configuration data for configuration the subscriber station is established a point-to-point connection and used.

Generally a cell broadcast service (CBS: Cell Broadcast Service) is known, which the transmission subscribe to low-bit-rate data to all subscribers, d. H. registered subscriber stations in a given cell area via a shared broadcast channel allows. Also known is a so-called IP multicast service, which mobile Subscriber stations to receive multicast traffic. This service allows However, several subscribed subscriber stations not, in common Radio or core network resources to use and also light no targeted use of resources within a radio network area over the entire wireless network.

Currently becomes a so-called Multimedia Broadcast / Multicast Service (MBMS) as a broadcast / multicast service for transmitting multimedia data developed to a variety of subscriber stations, like this 3GPP TS 22.146 V6.5.0 (2004-06), 3rd Generation Partnership Project, Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects, Multimedia Broadcast / Multicast Service, Stage 1, Release 6, and 3GPP TS 22.246 V6.1.0 (2004-03), 3rd Generation Partnership Project, Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects, Multimedia Broadcast / Multicast Service (MBMS) User Services, Stage 1, Release 6, is known. aim the MBMS is for some applications receive the same data at the same time several subscriber stations. The data will be on each connection once sent. A service hub sends data only once to a central instance in the network regardless of the number of connected network stations for establishing radio interfaces and the number of subscriber stations to be addressed. Instead of one Variety of individual data requests by the subscriber stations over each individual point-to-point connections are received by the subscriber stations desired Multimedia data about a common channel. Such multimedia data is for example Sequences of a football game, which due to the current timeliness of a Variety of participants are retrieved.

Such a broadcast / multicast service for multimedia data is a unidirectional point-to-multipoint service in which data is transmitted from a single data source to a group of subscribers in a specific area. The MBMS offers both a broadcast mode and a multicast mode. In contrast to the broadcast mode, with which data is transmitted receivable for all subscriber stations, the multicast service offers the possibility of transmitting data only to subscribers subscribed or subscriber stations of a subscription group. The data is transmitted via a corresponding broadcast / multicast channel, with the radio interface providing ²⁴ channels in the planned system 2.

A Multicast subscription and multicast reception are on request the subscriber of a subscriber station. The subscriber station searches the available channels according to data and the participant chooses a desired one Multicast service to be received by its subscriber station. Alternatively, it is planned the subscriber's home environment is the subscriber station Connecting the participant's event with a selected multicast group, after the subscriber station subscribes to this multicast group beforehand has been. The disadvantage here is the complicated input of addresses and data for configuring the subscriber station or an in identification device used by the subscriber station, like a smart card.

Planned is the transmission of multimedia data, ie image and sound data. In addition, data files may be transmitted to a subscriber station to download software over the communication network for subsequently updating the subscriber station software enable. For example, a network operator sends a text message to subscriber stations indicating a software problem, whereupon the subscriber selects and activates the corresponding MBMS application via his subscriber station so that the desired data file is downloaded in order to then update the subscriber station software. This approach is disadvantageous because an inexperienced participant may not make an update, misrepresent, or fail to make an update. In the case of a required error correction, there is also the danger that the error will be repaired over a longer period of time or not at all and may lead to serious malfunctions of the subscriber station.

The Use of services on the part of the subscriber station, in particular a mobile subscriber station is inefficient. For distribution There are two ways to know about network-related information. The first possibility consists in a transfer via a Variety of point-to-point connections every single affected subscriber station, resulting in an inefficient Using network resources leads. The other possibility consists in a transmission via broadcast channels of the radio interface, for example about the packet broadcast control channel (PBCCH: Packet Broadcast Control Channel) or the Cell Broadcast Channel (CBCH) for themselves known mobile radio systems. However, this has the disadvantage that the Data not securely encrypted transmitted over the radio interface can be. Reading the broadcast data in BOCH or other recent signaling channels requires a corresponding periodic reading of the channels and thus burdened with increasing frequency the energy supply of the battery. The broadcast on the broadcast channels off View of the base station requires a transmission with the cell-specific maximum transmission power. this leads to to an undesirable increase the interference power in the network.

Generally the transmission is known of data regarding Neighbor cells of the same communication network via a Broadcast channel to a mobile subscriber station switching to a To facilitate neighboring cell. Furthermore it is known to save a list of blocked or approved Providers in a subscriber station to only certain network resources Provider for the subscriber station available close. Such lists are prior to delivery of a subscriber station or an identification device to be inserted therein by the Provider stored.

For mobile radio systems the third generation is the possibility scheduled on 3GPP networks over wireless access networks (WLAN: Wireless Local Area Network) to be able to. It is considered that a network operator as operator a list with wireless network identification information which indicates a priority order, if a subscriber station searches the area for radio-based data networks via which access to the services of the operator could be enabled. A similar Scheme is for the future to pick other access networks than data networks to provide access to the network and the services of the operator to which a subscribed Attendees heard planned as announced in 3GPP according to Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects, # 24, Seoul, Korea, 7-10. June 2004, TSGS # 22 (04) 0306. However, the local approaches are based on a variety of Activities, which to initiate by a subscriber on his subscriber station are, which is also disadvantageous.

To is expected that network operator or operator of communication networks Preferential lists for Purposes of cooperation of different network operators or network providers also prefer to use local networks. Because contracts with operators of different Networks, in particular networks, based on different technologies for example, IEEE802.11, Hiper-LAN, CDMA 2000, Bluetooth, etc., over the Time changed are and can be different in different physical locations are rigid lists, which are stored in a subscriber station, but disadvantageous. It is intended for local data networks, information in terms of collaborating data networks in a particular region over the Network of the operator. Previous approaches fail due to the limited capabilities of the available broadcast channels of the networks, such as the so-called BOCH in GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) or the P-CCPCH in UMTS.

Generally known from the field of mobile communications systems is the use of subscriber station modules in technical facilities in which the ultimate recipient a message is not human. Be used for the transmission of Data point-to-point connections, so that an operator corresponding Facilities for data exchange for each of its facilities must build an individual point-to-point connection.

The The object of the invention is that transmission of configuration data for configuring a subscriber station of a communication network easier and more efficient.

This task is solved by a procedure ren for transmitting communication data for configuring a subscriber station of a communication network with the features of patent claim 1, by a method for configuring at least one subscriber station with the features of patent claim 2, by a mobile radio communication system for carrying out such a method having the features of patent claim 16, by a subscriber station for carrying out such a method having the features of patent claim 17 or by a network device of a mobile radio communication network for carrying out such a method having the features of patent claim 18.

Prefers Accordingly, a method for transmitting of configuration data from a network station of a communication network for at least a subscriber station over a channel of a radio interface of the communication network for configuring the subscriber station, the configuration data on the as a broadcast and / or multicast channel, in particular of a mobile radio system transmitted channel become.

Out View of a subscriber station is preferred according to a method for configuring at least one subscriber station at which the subscriber station from a network station of a communication network via a Channel of a radio interface the communication network receives configuration data and the subscriber station configures the configuration data used, the subscriber station the configuration data, which from the network station over as a broadcast and / or multicast channel in particular a mobile radio system transmitted channel be over the trained as a broadcast and / or multicast channel channel receives.

Of the Term subscriber station is to be understood and in particular a subscriber station as such, an identification and / or control device in the form of z. As a smart card or a Combination of a subscriber station with such deployed Include facility. In particular, under subscriber station in addition to a typical communication device, for example a mobile device, also a technical device to be understood, such as a positioning device according to the so-called GPS (Global Positioning System) or a stationary device like a vending machine to update its prices from time to time are. A subscriber station can also be considered a complex facility to be understood, which has a receiving module.

broadcast and multicast are in the sense of the usual Understand terms in the field of mobile communications systems. Especially they concern point-to-multipoint connections for data transmission. In particular multicast offers additional possibilities like a purposeful one Transmitting data in a localized area of a communication system, like a targeted sending of data to a limited group of people Subscriber stations, which are sub-scribed accordingly, and like a billing of resources claimed by a subscriber station.

Under Configuring is in addition to an initial configuration according to particular also to understand a reconfiguration of parameters and functionalities.

The parent Thought is not as a channel for transferring configuration data more just a point-to-point channel but a broadcast and / or multicast channel. In particular, a multicast channel offers a variety of advantages to highlight, such as the possibility an encryption, so that only certain subscribers subscribed to a service, in particular subscribed to a service the over the corresponding channel received data can be used. Also offers Multicast the advantage of a targeted transmission of configuration data not just about all Network stations of a possibly extensive Net but a selection for sending configuration data in a spatial limited Area. Thereby can the configuration data targeted to subscriber stations in one certain spatial Area and possibly additionally limited for one specified multicast group are sent out. A variety of individual Point-to-point connections is avoidable.

To carry out such methods, a radio communication system with at least one communication network with at least one network station for transmitting data, in particular communication data from and / or via a broadcast and / or multicast channel to at least one subscriber station for configuring the subscriber station, is accordingly preferred. For communicating in such a radio communication system using a corresponding method is preferably a subscriber station for transmitting data, in particular for receiving configuration data via a broadcast and / or multicast channel of a radio interface of a communication network, wherein the subscriber station comprises a control means for Performing a configuration of the subscriber station or a connected device itself based on the received configuration data has. On the network side, in accordance with the provision of corresponding configuration data, preference is given to a network device of a mobile radio communication network for providing configuration data for transmission to a subscriber station via a broadcast and / or multicast channel of a radio interface of the communication network and for configuring the subscriber station.

advantageous Embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data for Configure the subscriber station to change reception from Broadcast and / or multicast data from another network and / or to communicate over another Transfer network become. Under another network is in particular a physical to understand another network that belongs to another technology. For example can be a subscriber station both via a mobile network and via a local area network communication links to exchange, d. H. Send and / or receive data. advantageously, is through an appropriate transfer of configuration data prepares the subscriber station a targeted change to another network of the same or prepared for a different technology. The subscriber station no longer needs to aim aimlessly at the various theoretically available resources after data transfers to then provide the subscriber with a list of discovered networks for To offer selection. The subscriber station may be due to a preconfiguration using the configuration data targeted to one or more others available Communication networks seek what the resources of the subscriber station, in particular the available Save battery power of a mobile device.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data for Configure the subscriber station to receive broadcast and / or Multicast data over a particular channel, in particular a particular channel thereof Communication network, transmitted become. Advantageously, the efficient use of a Broadcast and in particular a multicast channel, because a subscriber station due to a respective temporally and / or locally suitable Preconfiguration by means of the configuration data targeted to specific channels of the communication network can search. For example, data can be different quality or kind about different Transmit channels become. On the one hand could only textual information and on the other hand a combined one Picture and sound sequence to a current event, such as a Football match, broadcast become. A participant, who for his subscriber station one inexpensive Service subscribes can, according to only the text information receive. Another participant, which is a more expensive service subscribed, the sound and image data sequence can be over for playback Select the display and a loudspeaker of his subscriber station. By the transfer In particular, the configuration data becomes a tedious search of a variety of channels or possibly transferred Lists for a desired Event avoided when the configuration data for automatic Configuration of the subscriber station on the desired service or on the Data of the desired and specific channels.

Particularly preferred is a method wherein the configuration data comprises a list for configuring the subscriber station according to defaults of the list, the list comprising data having various alternative configurations. It is advantageous to transfer a list as configuration data in many ways. A list offers a variety of alternative configurations, from which a subscriber or preferably the subscriber station itself can automatically select a suitable configuration. Particularly preferred is a method in which the list comprises configuration data for receiving data corresponding to one another and / or for communication via different networks, in particular via networks of different communication systems. In such a list, for example, a subscriber station can search specifically for specific communication networks in the local environment, so that the effort for the search for alternative communication networks is reduced. Advantageously, the subscriber or user of the subscriber station in an automation of the configuration in the subscriber station does not become active, since the subscriber station after receiving a current list of available networks automatically according to the user's specifications regarding, for example, incurred fees or benefits targeted to a suitable alternative network searches and reconfigures for data reception or data exchange with this network. In the case of the initial communication via a telecommunication network according to, for example, UMTS, a reconfiguration to the reception of corresponding data or a communication for access to, for example, the Internet could be switched to a corresponding transmitting and / or receiving device for access to local data networks. Particularly preferred is a method in which the list comprises configuration data for receiving data and / or for communication via different networks of different services and / or network operators. In addition to the listing of different types of networks, the list can in particular also information about operators of a network, providers of Internet access, which is accessible via the respective network, or even intermediary Contractual partners, for example, such intermediary contractors serve a variety of local data networks and conclude a framework agreement with a provider on behalf of the operators of the local networks.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data for the subscriber station represent optional default configuration data, which from the subscriber station for a targeted search for access to alternative networks, in particular to preferred alternative networks, are usable or used.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data on the network side provided and transmitted by an operator or entity become a change a utilization of the network. Represents the operator or operator a network determines that a plurality of individual subscriber stations accessing one and the same service over point-to-point connections, For example, the corresponding data can be initiated of the service over transmit a multicast or broadcast channel to the network resources to protect. The affected subscriber stations will be accordingly Transmit configuration data, which optionally over the existing point-to-point connection or via an appropriately established one and listened to by the subscriber stations broadcast or multicast channel can happen. The transferred Configuration data in the subscriber stations show their users in addition the possibility of reception over Broadcast or multicast. In particular, an automatic is preferred Reconfiguration of the subscriber station without an activity of theirs Users, so that the subscriber stations, which are the corresponding Want to receive data automatically to a specific broadcast or multicast channel be reconfigured over which the desired Transfer data become.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data Initiate an operator or user of the subscriber station on the network side by an operator or an entity for a corresponding one automatic configuration provided in the subscriber station and transmit become. An operator or user of a subscriber station may in this way a network operator or an entity in the Network configuration requests report. The instance in the network then provides corresponding configuration data ready and transfer this to the subscriber station, which is an automatic configuration performs. The participant no longer has a large number of parameters manually change in his subscriber station what for the subscriber a simplification and a minimization of a configuration error risk means.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data for Configure the subscriber station to communicate or receive over specific ones Network resources and / or networks transmitted become.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data for Configure the subscriber station to communicate with specific ones Services or to receive data of a particular service become. In a simple way are thus diverse Reconfiguration or reconfiguration of subscriber stations automatically possible. These relate in particular to network resources to be selected by the subscriber station, Networks or services. With regard to services, for example, from Receive data from a service over an expensive UMTS channel to receive corresponding data via a locally accessible Switched data network, which ultimately the same data provides. The configuration data can be next to physical Network information, such as frequencies, also logical network information consider, For example, operator information or network information for Selection of a particular data network of a variety of locally accessible Data networks of the same technology.

In addition, can by means of the configuration data the transmission of further information and Data performed which are needed to receive, for example, a service, so that too encrypted Data through the transmission a corresponding key be received and decrypted using the configuration data can. In contemplated multicast systems is divided into channels in particular by the use of one individual key per channel. These keys can all be deposited in the subscriber station or, if necessary, to the Transfer subscriber station become. When establishing a communication with a local data network become common, especially when using a point-to-point connection, between the Subscriber station and the local data network key for encryption exchanged the present connection. However, by one in the background service provider who only indirectly through the local data network is available, services offered, so are from this the appropriate data usually encoded provided, allowing more visitors to the local data network the encrypted Data can not be used. The subscribed subscriber station gets accordingly, if not already available, using the configuration data a suitable Key transferred.

Particularly preferred is a method in which data for configuring communication-independent parameters of the subscriber station or a device connected thereto are transmitted as the configuration data. Such a method can be used, for example, for the remote setting of prices, so that the prices of a drinks vending machine are remotely updated without the establishment of a multiplicity of point-to-point connections via a broadcast or preferably a multicast channel for a multiplicity of vending machines can be. Another particularly preferred application is the utilization of the multicast service in conjunction with local broadcast of configuration data. For example, locally valid information can be transmitted to a navigation or positioning device in accordance with GPS via satellites that can currently be reached at this location. The navigation or positioning device receives in this way with the configuration data transmitted parameters which are used by the device automatically without further intervention needs of the user of the device to configure the current situation. The accuracy of location determinations by means of such a device is thereby automatically increased in a simple manner.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data Data, especially in the case of a missing broadcast and / or multicast channel, additionally or alternatively via transmit a point-to-point connection become.

Especially preferred is a method in which the configuration data a Functionality of Subscriber station, a communication of the subscriber station on certain Optionally activate networks and / or receive certain data or can disable. A subscriber station must be correspondingly only temporarily a particular channel over which transmit configuration data will, listen or establish a point-to-point connection to their associated network, to receive configuration data, so that a variety of functionalities can be deactivated is if not desired or suitable offers are available.

Out Service view, it is very advantageous to have lists which Identification information about access networks can be found in the Network selection procedures of a subscriber station by a corresponding Support configuration. advantageously, is also the search procedure in a network selection by targeted Search according to one Configuration accelerated by the configuration data, as the Chances of success to find a suitable communication network by the interaction or provision of correspondingly suitable configuration data cheaper by the operator than in the case of an aimless search for any available communication networks. It can be ensured by a corresponding configuration Also, the subscriber always has access with his subscriber station on the services of their own provider or operator and not accidentally worse or more expensive services from another provider used. Also for the provider is cheaper Situation when the subscriber station is always in his or her log in to friendly networks. A list of priorities allows one Evaluation of the available Nets according to the participant of the subscriber station desired criteria or according to the provider desired Criteria. Lists, especially preferred lists are therefore both for the Subscriber as well as a network operator or provider advantageous.

Advantageous is in particular the regular updating such a list over the time in view of changing Collaboration agreements between various network operators and providers and overlooking the room different physical locations in the case of a moving Subscriber station to the subscriber station always possible advantageous connections and other configurations provide can. Looking at the benefits for the network operator is in particular justifiable, one or more channels a variety of channels a broadcast and / or multicast service for the transmission of such configuration data to reserve.

The efficient distribution of reliable information regarding co-operating networks or other information about the functionality and network accesses advantageous to the subscriber station is advantageously solved by using a broadcast / multicast service bearer for broadcast relevant information to the subscriber stations. The use of Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) as an exemplary broadcast and / or multicast service has the advantage that the resources allocated to it are not so limited as when using the known cell broadcast channel, such as the BOCH in GSM or the P-CCBCH in UMTS. However, since the use of radio resources is of great importance to network operators and providers, and since the dynamics of information relating to co-operating networks may change very rapidly, it is advantageous to use a low-bit-rate carrier for the distribution of such co-work information, which in the background the subscriber station can be collected. After complete reception, the subscriber station can then appropriately evaluate the corresponding data, in particular use it for reconfiguration. A corresponding network collaboration information It can be advantageously multiplexed onto an MBMS transport bearer, including other information relevant to network operators. Advantageously, in such a case, the subscriber station can even enter a standby operating state and only be activated when relevant information is transmitted via the radio interface so that power can be saved in the subscriber station. For example, information about the individual available network accesses, which may be used by a subscriber station, in addition to or as an alternative to the mobile radio network, may be transmitted over a network collaboration information service at a time interval. For example, they may be CDMA 2000 systems, IEEE 802.11 systems or local area networks. In particular, the operator or a corresponding network device can make a selection and compile and transmit complete lists for certain types of cooperating networks when the network resources are claimed only to a small extent, for example during the night, when only a small amount of traffic is recorded. In such a manner, efficiently updating or reconfiguring a subscriber station can be performed fully constantly. On the other hand, the network operator may decide to transfer only those information regarding locally available cooperating networks, which are not present in the list or preferred list in the subscriber station. Advantageously, this is feasible in the case of an MBMS service which allows reduction to a single sector of a single cell. Also, with such a policy by the network operator, the load on various access technologies available in the particular area can be controlled.

In addition, can the network operator or provider segment its customers to one high quality access via to provide certain collaborative networks for premium subscribers, while for others Subscriber access networks are reserved with lower quality. The network operator or Provider can change the subscriber subscription in such a way and Configure the SIM / USIM output automatically Subscriber station for certain broadcast services registered to distribute Web collaboration information the abilities and / or take into account the subscription profile of the subscriber station. Dependent of roaming contracts is through the transmission corresponding configuration data possible that a network operator or provider for subscribed Subscriber stations of other network operators or providers, which in their network roaming, information or lists of preferred collaboration networks offers. This can easily be done by extending services which about the MBMS Bearer be distributed by means of suitable configuration data.

Advantageous is the approach of information distribution via configuration data for in particular automatic configuration of subscriber stations with the help of a broadcast and / or Multicast service, in particular according to 3GPP, to improve the capacity of a mobile radio system in terms of resource management as also to simplify the handling of updates and use a subscriber station by their users or subscribers. Advantageously, can for the Implementation on a variety for known methods and components are used.

advantageously, In an automation, any interaction of the participant can or user of a subscriber station are avoided. Advantageous is in addition to the use of the control device of the subscriber station itself in addition Alternatively, an application can be used, which in the USIM (UMTS Subscriber Identity Module) is included, for example as part of the known Universal Application Tool Kit (USAT).

advantageously, the network operator can use the configuration data commands send the application, which in the so-called user equipment, d. H. sit the UMTS subscriber station. For example, the Network operator according to the request of the subscriber from certain Services of the network operator, the application using the configuration data instruct the subscriber station for a particular system information broadcast service to subscribe. This service supplies the subscriber station or the user equipment then with system information, which the provision of the Service, which was commissioned by the participant, allows or improved.

For the transmission the commands by means of the configuration data to the application or Application in the subscriber station can advantageously already on available Procedures are accessed. For The special case of the application in the USIM may be based on mechanisms be accessed as the possibility the USIM, Multimedia Messaging Services (MMSs: Multimedia Messaging Services) to use for sending / receiving or unstructured additional Service Data (USSD: Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) use. If the application in the so-called mobile equipment, d. H. the subscriber station outside can be deployed to the USIM, clients already available and telephony mechanisms are used.

If the subscriber contracts certain subscriber services, for example access via Wi-Fi hotspots, the network operator associates a given one with this subscriber service MBMS system information service identification information, which transmitted by means of the configuration data to the subscriber station becomes. This is especially an access point name (APN: Access Point Name) in MBMS terminology, which is transmitted via the radio interface as temporary Multicast group identification information (TMGI: Temporary Multicast Group Identifier). The network operator or Provider can then a command or prepared accordingly Send configuration data to the application in the subscriber station, to prompt or configure them to the particular one MBMS service to subscribe to which system information regarding the Service which the subscriber has just commissioned. After subscribing to the MBMS System Information Service and the corresponding automatic configuration of the subscriber station begins the subscriber station to receive notifications whenever new system information is available for distribution over the MBMS and be sent.

The same procedure can be used when the subscriber station or the terminal certain skills required. For example, information regarding dynamically changing Terminal capabilities, like a deployed WLAN card, the communication network under Use of generic subscriber profile protocol (GUP: Generic User Profile Protocol) or the device management (Device Management / DM) become. Accordingly, it is also possible that the network operator or provider the application in the subscriber station for removal subscribing to a particular service by sending it corresponding configuration data causes, for example, then if the subscriber station from the information, which via a certain MBMS system information service is transmitted, no advantages can pull. This functionality can also be used in particular in the case the cancellation of the subscription to the subscriber service or for the However, the terminal or subscriber station does not exist for the service required Functionality. This avoids paging the subscriber station and local resources, For example, calculation power, battery power, etc., by receiving unneeded or wasteful information is wasted.

advantageously, the network operator and / or provider can determine the distribution area, the contents and the frequency the distribution of the transmission of the system information service or determine the corresponding configuration data. To the signaling load To keep it low, it seems beneficial if an updated Data element of system information is sent to a subscriber station, if this is the communication network first enters or logs into it, for example when Switching on the subscriber station, or if this is the local Area changes by a movement. The initial update can advantageously also by a point-to-point connection is made, which is set up in such cases is or is. This can be a required update in particular of MBMS identification information more specific channels include, to which the subscriber station should be subscribed, to the MBMS system information services from that point on to recieve.

Advantageous is in particular an automatic configuration of the subscriber station, as this activities made preventable by an inexperienced participant. Costs and Effort can be saved if the subscriber does not try unnecessarily long, his subscriber station to configure, or via a Telephone consultation from the network operator or provider requesting assistance.

advantageously, can the network operator or the provider at any time the subscription status of the application in the subscriber station the sending of orders over the Change configuration data. this makes possible efficient handling of the resources in the subscriber station with regard to, for example, battery performance and billing performance, what kind of the subscriber is of interest and with an eye to increased customer satisfaction also for the network operator or provider is advantageous. Is the subscriber station while the broadcast over MBMS off, so may be a transmission of the non-received Configuration data later as part of a connection setup via a point-to-point connection respectively.

The Implementing the procedure in the USIM provides various Advantages. Already existing or planned network operator applications, for example as part of the USAT, which is already deployed in the USIM are, and mechanisms used to exchange data with the communication network can be used be used advantageously. It is also beneficial that the system receiving application is in the USIM, since this is taken by the participant, even if this is the USIM in use another subscriber station. Overlooking limited capacities however, the USIM may also require additional use of a controller and a memory device of the higher-level subscriber station advantageous be.

Advantageous is the use of MBMS existing broadcast channels, for example, PBCCH or CBCH, because of the capacity constraints such channels. Furthermore can be a limitation be made so that information is not available from all subscriber stations can be received or utilized in the reception area. In addition, will a closures ment allows so that the configuration data is not transmitted unencrypted via the radio interface have to. Particularly advantageous is the possibility of short-term dynamic Transfer configuration data, For example, if the network operator has an agreement for Use of local data network capacity has closed and corresponding Configuration data for the subscriber stations in this area can send. By encryption The network operator or provider can avoid having sensitive system information unauthorized subscriber stations arrive. It is possible even when using the same subscriber service, for example when accessing via a local data network, associated with different MBMS service identification information dependent of the subscriber classification into groups, in particular multicast groups transferred to, so that effective customer segmentation is enabled and even at Use of the same subscription service for different participants of the Access to various MBMS system information services released becomes.

The Using MBMS mechanisms also offers the advantage of having a Network operator for the Case that in a certain area not enough subscribers a service receive a broadcast transmission to make efficient the handling of the distribution of the system information service over point-to-point connections instead of over MBMS channels perform. Because the granularity MBMS is a single cell, MBMS is particularly beneficial for the Distribution of time-varying and location-dependent system information by means of the configuration data. about network management, the network operator or provider can the addressed area and the frequency of transmissions configure.

advantageously, can such a system information service using MBMS to transfer is implemented by configuration data, also used in the case of network roaming become. When the subscriber station visits the network, the subscription is to the services in the home network still available and the subscriber station can receive the appropriate information. Even more efficient is the case that the subscription or subscriptions of the subscriber station application to a service for roaming subscribers in a dedicated visitor network will be able to be updated when the home network operator finds that the subscriber station roams.

advantageously, the procedure is also for applications can be used, the ultimate recipient not a human but a technical device is. Such a technical device can Remotely controlled by means of the configuration data in a simple manner be, where appropriate, a variety of umkonkonfigurierender technical Facilities by sending control data over the MBMS can be configured together with a single control statement are. It is thus in the automated form of the procedure about a machine-to-machine communication to the broadcasting capabilities a z. B. GERAN and / or UTRAN system to expand. decisions or interference with the technical equipment to be configured or machine itself are therefore not necessarily by a Participants or users perform. The user initiates only with the network operator or provider that its technical Device which with a corresponding receiving module in Art a subscriber station is equipped, suitable configuration data be sent. The user or participant subscribes to this the appropriate subscriber station for a suitable service.

Thus, a technical device or a module for controlling an internal or external hardware or an application by means of z. GERAN and / or UTRAN, which requires additional information or configuration information to provide a better service or functionality. For example, an Assisted General Positioning System (A-GPS) for its position finding technique requires additional locally dependent data, such as satellites visible in that area, for greater accuracy or faster initial positioning. Such additional data may be transmitted as configuration data via the MBMS, since they are needed for a variety of devices, such as mobile terminals with corresponding functionality, in the particular area, so that today's point-to-point connections to a plurality of subscriber stations can be avoided. As a further example of location-dependent services or location-dependent applications, after determining an exact position of its module via MBMS, the subscriber station can receive cell-specific information from a database of a Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC) instead of the corresponding module for updating the location data of the device to the SMLC and to receive the specific application data there, as is known per se. Cell spe cifical application data may be received from the subscriber station after entering the cell or cell area via MBMS to map the location data in the facility itself locally to broadcast location service application data broadcast.

The Mobile station or a corresponding module in this is at a equipped such technical application, the subscription or Subscriptions of the device itself to different MBMS services to administer independently. The services to be handled can be coded in the module itself by the module provider or can over a Interface led into the module become.

Especially can the subscriber station or the module by the provider or Network operators can be reconfigured remotely. Not just services, to which the subscriber station or the module are subscribed, can be modified, but for example, the format of his Output data can be changed become. This can be done through configuration data and a subsequent automatic Configuration performed with the configuration data either as part of an MBMS transmission, via a single connection from the communication network to the module using other telephony mechanisms, eg. B. Short message service (SMS: Short Massage Service), Multimedia Messaging Services (MMSs: Multimedia Messaging services) or unstructured additional service data (USSD: Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) or through a local Action of the device, for example by a keyboard or transmit another input means become.

The Subscriber station or module for controlling the technical equipment has the advantage over the Radio frequency and / or baseband processing facilities the device itself to work interactively. This can do that Module rough blocks of data obtained via MBMS over transmit the radio interface be to the blocks later to a complete To assemble data sequence.

The Modul is in particular capable of the partial data blocks or rough blocks, which over the radio frequency and baseband processing equipment of the technical Device to be received, interpret. The configuration data can be manipulated be, for. B. decrypted and / or be processed and / or with already in the module or in a other unit of the technical equipment are combined and / or for one latter Use in the module or in another unit of the technical Facility to be stored. Based on information, previously available in the module is or over provided by MBMS or a combination of both the module will be able to determine what information to which Unit of the technical equipment is to be forwarded. By the Input / output capabilities of the module this is able to transfer data to other parts of the technical Facility to manage, which in particular also a software program or may affect a memory cell. In particular, do not have to all such units are physically connected to the module. Also an independent one (stand alone) module, which on a physical support, for. B. a smart card, is running, can integrate short-range radio communication interfaces according to, for example Bluetooth, RSID or NFC, which is a contact of the Radio frequency and baseband processing units or any other entity of the technical device.

Of the Use of the configuration, including in this case also a controller To understand, a technical device is in many ways Advantageous. In this way you can control technical equipment, which for a person poorly accessible are. Can be controlled too technical facilities, where the input of a variety of local parameters would be required in a simplified way and Way through the instruction to a network operator or provider, to provide a suitable set of configuration data and transfer to the technical facility. In particular, can the erroneous input of parameters by an inexperienced Users of the technical device are avoided.

For example, beverage machines can be controlled to set new prices. Positioning systems may receive additional data to improve location determination based on location-dependent information. The configuration of the browser of a mobile device can also be performed by a provider or network operator, which is more experienced and after a corresponding appointment remotely by the transfer of configuration data configuration can make the reconfiguration easier than when he made the phone to the user of the mobile device Explain steps. In addition, technical devices can always be kept up-to-date with software, especially with regard to the elimination of detected errors. In the end, the method can be implemented for a large number of technical devices that are equipped with, for example, GSM or UMTS communication options, whereby the use of a Point-to-point connection is avoidable. Even direct machine-to-machine communication scenarios can be implemented with appropriate addressing by a network operator or provider. In particular with regard to network utilization, the communication parameters can also be adapted as required by a network operator, a provider or the technical facilities themselves. For example, in the case of a beverage vending machine, the vending machine could temporarily disable subscribing to a coke-price MBMS service when coke has gone out and only water can be sold. In extreme cases, even the corresponding module or the technical device itself can be updated to avoid transport of the technical equipment or a visit by a customer service on site.

The Use of MBMS mechanisms is particularly advantageous because of a plurality of modules in one area use the MBMS can be implemented advantageously while otherwise automatic a point-to-point connection is established. In multicast mode also offers MBMS Chiffrierungsfähigkeiten, if necessary, an additional Ciphering can be performed at the application level, with a corresponding Processing by the addressed module by prior equipment with corresponding keys allows becomes. In view of size, energy availability or for other reasons It may be advantageous that the module or the subscriber station the technical equipment own, possibly radio-supported interfaces so that they are operated separately from the receiving / transmitting part or possibly other parts of the technical equipment may include. In such a case thus becomes a splitting the functionality the mobile station in pure transmitting / receiving components and in functional components for Control of the technical equipment made, the latter allow for minimization. To activate or deactivate not currently or permanently needed Services is the subscriber station or its module advantageously able to recognize which specific units of technical Device are connected or at all with configuration data or control data to be supplied. For example, a corresponding Module, which in a mobile device without MMS capability is not subscribed to a service, which only distributed configuration settings for the MMS gateway.

One embodiment will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Show it:

1 schematically communication systems of two different technologies with corresponding communication networks, which communicate via radio interfaces with different subscriber stations;

2 an exemplary process flow for configuring a subscriber station; and

3 a list or table which contains, for example, configuration data for supporting a network search and network selection for a subscriber station.

1 shows an exemplary scenario with a first communication network N1 of a first communication system UMTS and two other communication networks N2, N3 of a relation to the first communication network N1 different technology WLAN. The first communication network N1 corresponds to a third generation mobile radio network, the second and the third communication network correspond to local data networks (WLAN).

Each of the communication networks has at least one central entity as network device NC1, NC2, NC3, which enables the functionality. In the case of the first communication network N1, the central entity is usually a plurality of interconnected devices with special functionalities, as is known per se. In addition, network stations TR1, TR1 * are connected to the first communication network N1 as transmitting and receiving devices or integrated therein. Each of the network stations TR1, TR1 * serves to set up at least one associated radio cell C1, C1 *, within which subscriber stations MS, MS *, MS 'via a connection V (ptp), VB or V * (ptp) of a radio interface the respective network station TR1 or TR1 * can communicate. The communication takes place either bidirectionally via a point-to-point connection V, V * or unidirectionally from the network station TR1, TR1 * to the subscriber stations MS, MS *, MS '. The unidirectional transmissions take place via a broadcast and / or multicast channel sk ⁷ , sk ¹ , sk ^{9 of} a corresponding broadcast and / or multicast connection VB. The exemplary broadcast and / or multicast channel MBMS1 offers a total of 2 ²⁴ individual channels sk ^j , j = 1, 2, 3, ... 2 ²⁴ . Preferably, the individual channels sk ^j differ by a different encryption to the other channels.

About the point-to-point connections V, V * data packets are usually transmitted with data d, which are encrypted with a key ik. The data d1, which are transmitted via the broadcast and / or multicast channel VB are either unencrypted or with a in transmitted encrypted individual key.

The Subscriber stations MS, MS ', MS * are devices such as common mobile devices or but also technical facilities, which are different in purpose Tasks as a communication with one at the communication involved person as a data sender or data receiver.

The Subscriber stations MS have one or more antennas A for transmitting, d. H. Sending and / or receiving data via the radio interfaces on. In the example of the subscriber station MS with two antennas A serves an antenna A and an associated transmitting / receiving device for communication with the first network N1 of the first technology and the other antenna A with a likewise correspondingly assigned Transceiver for communication with the second or third network N2, N3 of the second technology WLAN.

Usually the subscriber stations MS have a control device C, which internal control processes and control the external communication of the subscriber station MS. The control device C can also assume configuration tasks, in particular a reconfiguration of the subscriber station MS or in this components, software applications or data. To deposit Data and programs are usually used a memory device M in the subscriber station MS.

subscriber stations MS, which for communication a mobile communication network N1 are assigned as well an identification device in the form of a replaceable smart card on. In for well-known way such identification devices also be firmly integrated and, if necessary, independently a control device and a memory device comprising certain functionalities, Manage software applications and data. Such an identification device can also completely independent functionalities of the parent Take over the subscriber station MS, like this for is known. For Participating States MS, MS ', MS * of the telecommunication system UMTS is provided that the subscriber stations MS, MS ', MS * one module in this regard or a device under the name USIM (UMTS Subscriber Identity module). The USIM is usually with a so-called universal Application Tool Kit USAT as an application instance for at least equipped with simple control procedures.

In addition to mobile devices as a subscriber station MS, MS * can be controlled via the first communication network N1 and its network station TR1 * and technical equipment MS as a special embodiment of a subscriber station MS '. In addition to the possibility of establishing a point-to-point connection, in particular there is also the advantageous possibility of transmitting to such a subscriber station MS 'specific data du with an encryption with a key for a ninth channel sk ^9, for example. In this way, operating parameters for this particular subscriber station MS 'can be transmitted as configuration data. In the illustrated embodiment, the special subscriber station MS 'is a vending machine to which price data are transmitted via a broadcast and / or a ninth multicast channel sk ^{9 of} the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 *. In this way, at the same time, a plurality of vending machines can be supplied as special subscriber stations MS 'with new price data via a single connection VB of the radio interface in order to change the prices for a beverage dispensing, ie to reconfigure these technical devices.

In the illustrated scenario also communicate subscriber stations MS, MS '' with the second communication network N2, which is designed as a local area network WLAN. Via a first bidirectional connection VW (ptp), data dw is exchanged between the one subscriber station MS and a corresponding network station TR2 of the second communication network N2. These data dw are advantageously encrypted with a key wk ² , so that third stations can not do anything with the data dw. In addition, there is the possibility of a unidirectional transmission of data d2, you from the second communication network N2 via its network station TR2 to a first subscriber station MS or to the other subscriber station MS ''. Even these data d2, you can, if they are not in the sense of general broadcast data from any subscriber stations to be received and utilized, each with a key wk ⁶ and the ninth channel sk ⁹ corresponding key to be encrypted.

at the illustrated embodiment is it is at the one subscriber station MS again to the first subscriber station MS, which for communication with the first communication network N1 the first technology and as well for communication with the second network N2 of the second technology equipped and controlled. The further subscriber station MS '' in turn provides a technical facility like a drinks machine, to which as data you transfer current prices for the reconfiguration become.

The Both local data networks WLAN belong on the one hand to a network operator MUC, z. B. as a large local data network WLAN configured an airport operator, and on the other hand, to a network operator of a restaurant or bar Bar as a small-sized local data network. The central instances or network devices NC2, NC3 correspond to conventional servers or computers with a radio interface card as network station TR2 or TR3.

The exemplary first communication network N1 is nationwide as a mobile communication network operated by a network operator. This network operator offers, for example, his Communication network N1 not just a telephone communication but also a transport of data packets, as is known is. In particular, the network operator of the first communication network occurs N1 also as a provider D1, which has an Internet access www via the first communication network N1 offers. The subscriber stations MS, MS *, MS 'can thus over the first communication network N1 access the Internet www.

Besides, has the operator MUC of the second communication network N2 a corresponding Contract with the first provider D1 completed and offers over the first provider D1 also has an Internet access www for subscriber stations MS, MS '', which is in the second communication network register N2. Possibly. can for access on the internet www restrictions be imposed so that not every arbitrary subscriber station access to the Internet www via the second communication network N2 allows gets.

Of the Operator BAR of the third communication network N3 has a contract completed with a second provider D2, with the second provider D2 allows access to the Internet www for subscriber stations, which log in the third communication network N3.

shown are as well Instances U, S, U 'outside the communication networks N1, N2, N3, which as technical facilities directly with the network devices NC1, NC2, NC3 of one or more the communication networks N1, N2, N3 are connected. These external Instances U, S, U 'but can also be persons who a person assigned to the network or via a Input means of the respective network instructions in the form of to be transmitted or data to be processed d, you, ds, d2 submit.

For example the first external instance U is a participant or user of a mobile device in the form of the first subscriber station MS, which communicates with communication networks N1, N2 of different technologies can communicate. Of the participants U has concluded a corresponding contract with the first provider D1, so that the first provider D1 the identification device USIM the first subscriber station MS for communication with the first communication network N1 and for access to the Internet www via this first provider D1 switches to appropriate conditions. In particular, the subscriber station MS is used for the use of services, which over the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 are transmitted, in whole or in part unlocked and subscribed.

at the second instance S is, for example, a server or provider of a service S, for example, data to Sports events offers. These data ds, d2 can be simple depending on quality of service QoS News in the form of short informative texts, but also sound or Sound and image data include. The data ds are from the service S is supplied to the first communication network N1 and from the first network device NC1 provided for retrieval. The communicating in the first communication network N1 Subscriber stations MS, MS * can with a corresponding subscription for the service S to this data via either one Point-to-point connection V or, if provided via the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 access.

As long as only a single subscriber station MS accesses such data, the transmission over a point-to-point connection is usually advantageous in view of the network resources. If, however, several subscriber stations MS, MS * access the data ds of this service, transmission via the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 is more advantageous with regard to the system resources. Correspondingly, the first network device NC1 provides the data ds received by the service S as the first data d1 on an encrypted broadcast and / or multicast channel sk ⁷ predetermined by the first network device NC1. The purpose of the encryption is that subscriber stations MS subscribed only for the service S can receive and decrypt the data.

The service S additionally offers the transmission of the data ds via the second communication network N2. In order to allow access only to subscribers subscribed, the data ds are already encrypted by the service S with a corresponding key wk ⁶ and transmitted as such encrypted data d2 to the second communication network N2 for further transmission in the range of its radio cell C2.

Since the first subscriber station MS also for communication via a local area network out staltet is, accordingly, this encrypted data d2 of the service S via the second communication network N2 can be received.

2 describes in connection with 1 an exemplary procedure.

the introduction, d. H. in a first method step S1, the subscriber acquires U is a USIM card from the first provider D1 for communication over the first communication network N1. Furthermore subscriber U acquires the rights to access service S. The provider D1 leads an appropriate preprogramming of the USIM card in usual Fashion through and hands the USIM card to subscriber U. The user U sets the USIM card into its first subscriber station MS.

At a later time, in a second method step S2, a first or a renewed log-in of the first subscriber station MS via the first network station TR1 in the first communication network N1, using a point-to-point connection V is used. In the usual way data d are exchanged, the data d in the present case at this time or possibly at a later time configuration data d for configuring the first Teilneh merstation MS for the use of the seventh broadcast and / or multicast channel sk ⁷ include. After receiving this configuration data d via the point-to-point connection V or corresponding configuration data at a later time via a specially provided first channel sk ¹ , the first subscriber station MS automatically configures for the reception of the seventh broadcast and / or multicast Channels sk ⁷ . Subsequently, this channel transmitted data d1, sk ⁷ of the service S can therefore be received by the first subscriber station MS and decrypted.

Advantageously monitored the first subscriber station MS continuously or in predetermined time intervals the first broadcast and / or multicast channel to transmit configuration data transmitted thereon d1 to receive. After receiving such configuration data is preferably an automatic configuration of the first subscriber station MS performed without the required intervention by their users. Of course you can instead of an automatic configuration also a previous one confirmation to be requested by the user. In the illustrated embodiment the first subscriber station MS communicates according to a fourth method step, possibly parallel to the continuously operated third process step, with the first communication network N1 in a conventional manner via a point-to-point connection V and / or via a broadcast and / or multicast connection VB of the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1.

When the first subscriber station moves in the direction of the second communication network N2, it preferably receives an indication of the existence by means of the configuration data d1 or d via the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 or the point-to-point connection V of the second communication network N2. The reference also advantageously includes an indication that the data d2 of the service S are the second communication network N2 also transmitted which sk data d1, ⁷ correspond to that currently on the seventh channel sk ⁷ of the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 received via the first communication network N1. If required, further configuration data d1, d are also transmitted, which allow a reconfiguration of the first subscriber station MS for the subsequent reception of the desired data d2 via the second communication network N2. The first subscriber station MS configures itself accordingly and searches in a sixth method step S6 specifically for the second communication network N2 and, after a corresponding structure of a usually point-to-point connection VW, receives the desired data d2 via this second communication network N2.

Of course you can the first subscriber station MS optionally also the corresponding ones Data in addition to that receive first communication network N1, so as to data loss when receiving over be able to compensate for one of the radio interfaces VB and VW. Also can still have a point-to-point connection V between the first subscriber station MS and the first associated therewith Communication network N1 remain. It is also possible as an alternative a complete separation the first subscriber station MS from the first communication network N1.

For example, the service S is the transmission of a football game. At the conclusion of the football game, the soccer results are transmitted as data ds, d2 by the service S. The affected network devices NC1, NC2 of the first and the second communication network N1, N2 send via corresponding configuration data d1, d, dw, d2, wk ⁶ corresponding references to the transmission end and termination of a data transmission by this service S. In a subsequent eighth step S8 the first subscriber station MS configures itself in accordance with and stops the reception of data via the now no longer or at least temporarily no longer used channel or the corresponding connec tion to protect their battery power. Preferably, the first subscriber station receives MS subsequently only configuration data d1, sk ¹ via the connection VB of the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 or the point-to-point connection V from the first communication network N1 and / or configuration data via the connection VW from the second communication network N2 , In particular, the first MBMS channel sk ¹ can be assigned to this as a configuration channel of a multicast group for receiving football matches. As a result, it is possible for the first subscriber station MS to reconfigure and activate again, if necessary, to a corresponding new reception.

The third entity U 'outside the communication networks N1, N2, N3 represents an operator U' of the drinks machines as further subscriber stations MS ', MS''. The operator U' transmits configuration data du after completion of the transmission of football-related data. sk ⁹ with new pricing information to the various communication networks connected to it N1, N2, N3. The network device NC1 of the first communication network N1 transmits this configuration data du via a channel as configuration data du, sk ⁹ encrypted to the beverage machine as the further subscriber station MS 'in their corresponding radio cell C1'. In addition, the configuration data du, sk ^{9 are} transmitted in already correspondingly encrypted form to the local data networks as the second and third communication network N2, N3. Via the second communication network N2 and the connection VW of the corresponding radio interface receives the further subscriber station MS '' in the form of a beverage vending machine, which is located in the area of the radio cell C2 of the second communication network N2, the encrypted configuration data you sk. ⁹ The other two subscriber stations MS ', MS''decrypt the received configuration data du, sk ⁹ and change the price of Coke from EUR 1.00 to EUR 0.70 according to the data of the configuration data. The change is made automatically in the manner of a reconfiguration, so that the operator U 'of the other subscriber stations MS', MS 'configured as drinks machines only has one set of configuration data du, sk ⁹ to the respective communication networks N1, N2, N3 must send. The establishment of individual point-to-point connections per further subscriber station or even manual input of commands or instructions at the location of the respective further subscriber stations MS ', MS''by the operator U' is not required.

Preferably, the configuration data transmitted in this way can also be used to reconfigure the subscriber stations MS, MS ', MS'', MS * with regard to communication-relevant system parameters. For example, by means of the configuration data d, d1 the instruction can be given to switch from receiving data via a point-to-point connection to receiving corresponding data via a broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1. In particular, by means of the configuration data d, d1, sk ^1, the instruction for reconfiguration can be transmitted from a currently used channel to a certain other channel, so that the subscriber stations MS, which receive the configuration data, reconfigure themselves automatically or possibly after a subscriber confirmation. This allows an improved system utilization, which is selectively controlled nationwide or regionally by the network device NC1. Subscription groups of subscriber stations MS can also be addressed in a targeted manner.

Advantageously, the configuration data d, d1, sk ^{1 can} also transmit information to subscriber stations MS, which offer the subscriber stations information on different access options to different channels of the same network, an adjacent network of the same technology or even a network of foreign technology.

The example table 3 offers a list TAB for information of the first subscriber station MS, which is also in the communication area of the second communication network N2 or moves into this, via the available networks.

For example this is the information that is considered physical Network or as the underlying technology, a first communication network N1 according to UMTS achievable is and besides a second communication network N2 in the manner of a local data network Wi-Fi is available. It is also stated that as a network operator the first provider D1, in which the first subscriber station MS subscribes is behind the first communication network N1. Regarding the second reachable communication network N2 is indicated that it is the network operator MUC. additional Information can Information about Provider or provider contracting party, which behind the respective networks or over the respective networks can be reached, in this case, for example, the Service S.

In addition or as an alternative, individual configuration data can advantageously be transmitted as part of the list TAB constituting the actual configuration data. Regarding the first communication network N1, the individual configuration data may be the indication that the service S is connected to the connection VB of the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 via the seventh channel sk ⁷ on the connection VB Transmission of multimedia data is achievable and the corresponding data d1, sk ⁷ are transmitted with an intensity of 3. With regard to the second accessible and / or suitable communication network N2, the information is given by means of the individual configuration data that the service S can be reached via a point-to-point connection VW in the form of encrypted data d2, wk ⁶ with an intensity 5. The list TAB is the first subscriber station MS for targeted search for suitable network access, vorlie ing connected to the additional information that the currently received data d1, sk ⁷ with identical data content but better quality or higher intensity via the local area network of the network operator WLAN MUC can be received. Accordingly, the first subscriber station MS configures for the targeted search for the connection VW on the radio interface to the second communication network N2 and after the connection establishment for the reception of the corresponding data d2, wk ⁶ .

The List TAB can include mandatory reconfiguration information depending on the specification can make a suggestion list for possible configurations to reconfigure or may include only an informative Show list. Especially in the last two cases a prioritization can be specified by the order of the list entries or an additional ID. Possible is also dependent on a prioritization from the settings of the first subscriber station MS or equivalent Inputs by the user of the first subscriber station MS. For example can Networks with a high reception quality or high intensity of the transmission signal in particular to be favoured. Further parameters are a fee amount, a quality of service QoS or the type of connection or behind the communication network standing technology.

Further Posts of the TAB list other communication networks N3 affect which in the local area the first subscriber station MS are accessible, but for a Access uninteresting or of secondary importance, as they are only spatially are very limited access, as in the case of the local data network WiFi of a restaurant, d. H. of the network operator BAR.

Another group of exemplary list entries serves to configure the receiving subscriber station MS for accessing the Internet www. By way of example, the configuration data relating to the second communication network N2 include the information that it is a local data network WLAN of the operator MUC and that the contracting party or the provider of an Internet access behind the second communication network is the first provider D1. By means of the individual configuration data is also transmitted the information that a small fee for the use of Internet access at the same time a high quality of service QoS is offered. In addition, reference is made to the access type of a point-to-point connection VW of a local area network WLAN for the corresponding configuration of the subscriber station MS. The second list entry relating to an Internet access refers to the third communication network N3, which is also configured as a local area network WLAN, this third communication network N3 is assigned to the network operator BAR and allows Internet access via the second provider D2. Further information informs about a higher fee with lower quality of service. The third available Internet access, the first communication network N1 is listed, which is associated with the technology UMTS and the first provider D1 as a network operator and at the same Provider is cared for. As individual configuration data an expensive billing with high quality of service QoS is specified. In addition, the receiving subscriber station MS receives the information that a configuration via both a point-to-point connection V for an uplink data transmission and a connection VB over the seventy-seventh channel sk ^{77 of} the broadcast and / or multicast service MBMS1 for Downlink data transfers is to be established. Depending on the default setting of the receiving subscriber station MS, it can automatically configure itself for an Internet access via one of the offered communication networks N1-N3. It is also possible always or on request to be carried out by the user of the subscriber station MS, so that he can choose an expensive Internet access when needed a large amount of data to be transmitted, while ge ringem data transmission needs a cheaper Internet access is selected.

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Method for transmitting configuration data (d1, d2, d3, ... du) from a network station (TR1) of a communication network (N1) for at least one subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS'') via a channel of a radio interface ( VB) of the communication network (N1) for configuring the subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS''), characterized in that - the configuration data (d1; du) via the broadcast and / or multicast channel (MBMS1) of a mobile radio system (UMTS) trained channel (sk ¹ , sk ⁹ ) are transmitted. Method for configuring at least one subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS''), in which - the subscriber station (MS; MS', MS '') of a Network station (TR1) of a communication network (N1) via a channel of a radio interface (VB) of the communication network (N1) receives configuration data (d1; du) and - the subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS'') transmits the configuration data (d1; du) is used for the configuration, characterized in that - the subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS'') has the configuration data (d1; du) which is transmitted by the network station (TR1) via the broadcast and / or multicast channel ( MBMS1) formed channel (sk ^1, sk ⁹⁾ are transmitted via the broadcast as and / or multicast channel (MBMS1) of a mobile radio system (UMTS) formed channel (sk ^1; receives sk ^9). Method according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the configuration data (d1) for configuring the subscriber station (MS) to change a Receive broadcast and / or multicast data (d2) from another network (N1 to N2; UMTS to WLAN) and / or to communicate via another network (N1 to N2; UMTS to WLAN) become. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the configuration data (d1) for configuring the subscriber station (MS) to receive broadcast and / or multicast data (d1) via a specific channel (sk ⁷ ), in particular a specific channel (sk ⁷ ) of the same communication network (N1). Method according to any preceding claim, in which the configuration data (d1) is a list (TAB) for configuration the subscriber station (MS) according to specifications the list (TAB), wherein the list (TAB) data with different alternative configurations (UMTS, WLAN). The method of claim 5, wherein the list (TAB) configuration data for a reception to each other corresponding data (d1 sk, ⁷ and d2, sk ⁶⁾ and / or for communication via various networks (N1, N2), in particular networks ( N1, N2) of various communication systems (UMTS or WLAN). Method according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the list (TAB) configuration data for a reception of data (d1, d2) and / or for a communication over different Networks (N1, N2, N3) of different services and / or network operators (MUC, BAR, D1, D2). Method according to any preceding claim, in which the configuration data (d1) for the subscriber station (MS) optional default configuration data represent which of the subscriber station (MS) for a targeted Search for accesses to alternative networks, in particular to preferred alternatives Networks (N1, N2) can be used or used. Method according to any preceding claim, in which the configuration data (d1) on the network side by an operator o the an instance (NC1) is provided and transmitted to change a Utilization of the network (N1). A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the configuration data (d1) at the instigation of an operator or user (U) of the subscriber station (MS) on the network side by a Operator or instance (NC1) for a corresponding automatic Configuration in the subscriber station (MS) provided and transmitted become. Method according to Claim 9 or 10, in which the configuration data (d1) for the configuration of the subscriber station (MS) are transmitted for communication or reception via specific network resources (sk ⁶ ; sk ⁷ ; sk ⁹ ) and / or networks (N1, N2) become. Method according to one of claims 9 - 11, wherein the configuration data (d) for configuring the subscriber station (MS) for communication with certain services or for receiving data (ds, d1, sk ⁷ or d2, wk ⁶ ) of a particular Dienstes (S) are transmitted. Method according to one of Claims 9-12, in which data (du, sk ⁹ ) for configuring communication-independent parameters (Cola = 0.70 EUR) of the subscriber station (MS ', MS'') or a device connected thereto are transmitted as the configuration data , A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the configuration data from data (d; dw), especially in the case a missing broadcast and / or multicast channel, in addition or alternatively over transmit a point-to-point connection become. Method according to one of the preceding claims, in which the configuration data (d1) optionally activate or deactivate a functionality of the subscriber station (MS), a communication of the subscriber station (MS) via certain networks and / or a reception of specific data (d2, wk ⁶ ). Mobile radio communication system (UMTS) with at least one communication network (N1) with at least one network station (TR1) for transmitting data, in particular communication data (d1, du) from and / or via a broadcast and / or multicast channel of the mobile radio system (UMTS ) to a subscriber station (MS, MS ', MS'') for configuring the subscriber station (MS, MS', MS '') by means of a method according to any preceding claim. Subscriber station (MS, MS ', MS' ') for transmission of data, in particular for receiving configuration data (d1; you) over a broadcast and / or multicast channel (MBMS1) of a radio interface a communication network (N1), the subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS' ') control means (C) for performing a configuration the subscriber station (MS; MS ', MS '') or one connected Device itself based on the received configuration data (d1; you) by means of a method according to any one of claims 1-15 or for a Mobile communication system according to claim 16. Network device (NC) of a communication network (N1) for providing configuration data (d1; du) for transmission to a subscriber station (MS, MS ', MS' ') via a Broadcast and / or multicast channel of a radio interface of the Communication network (N1) and to configure the subscriber station (MS, MS ', MS' ') by a method according to one the claims 1 - 15 and / or for one The mobile radio communication system according to claim 16.