WO2013111906A1 - 移動通信システム、基地局、ユーザ端末、及びプロセッサ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a user terminal that supports MDT technology and a mobile communication system including the user terminal.
- Logged MDT is an idle user terminal that measures the wireless environment according to the measurement configuration information set from the network, and records the measurement results as position data and time information as measurement data. Will be reported to the network later.
- Immediate MDT is a method in which a connected user terminal measures the wireless environment according to the measurement configuration information set from the network, and immediately reports the measurement result to the network as position data along with the position information. is there.
- the current MDT technology has the following problems. Specifically, since the accuracy of the position information obtained at the user terminal is not guaranteed, the reliability of the measurement data reported from the user terminal to the network is low.
- the present invention aims to improve the MDT technology.
- the mobile communication system includes a base station and a user terminal that transmits a measurement report including a measurement result of a wireless environment to the base station.
- the base station transmits, to the user terminal, request information requesting to try to make detailed location information available using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).
- GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
- 1 shows a configuration of a mobile communication system according to an embodiment.
- 1 shows a protocol stack of a radio interface of a mobile communication system according to an embodiment.
- 1 shows a configuration of a radio frame used in a mobile communication system according to an embodiment.
- It is a block diagram of OAM concerning an embodiment.
- It is a block diagram of eNB which concerns on embodiment.
- It is a block diagram of UE which concerns on embodiment.
- the mobile communication system includes a base station and a user terminal that transmits a measurement report including a measurement result of a radio environment to the base station.
- the base station transmits, to the user terminal, request information requesting to try to make detailed location information using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) available.
- GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
- the user terminal when the GNSS receiver is in an off state when receiving the request information from the base station, the user terminal turns on the GNSS receiver in response to reception of the request information.
- the user terminal when the user terminal has received the request information from the base station but does not hold valid detailed position information, the user terminal transmits the measurement report not including the detailed position information to the base station. Send to the station.
- the base station applies the request information to Immediate MDT without applying the request information to Logged MDT.
- the base station transmits the request information to the user terminal together with setting information indicating that location information should be included in the measurement report.
- the user terminal receives the request information together with the setting information.
- the request information is an information element defined in a predetermined release number (3GPP standard release 11) of the communication standard.
- the setting information is an information element defined not only by the predetermined release number but also by a release number (3GPP standard release 10) older than the predetermined release number.
- the base station includes, from the user terminal, a reception unit that receives a measurement report including a measurement result of a wireless environment, and detailed location information using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is included in the measurement report.
- a transmitting unit that transmits request information requesting to make the detailed location information available to the user terminal.
- the user terminal requests the transmitter to transmit the measurement report including the measurement result of the wireless environment to the base station, and to try to make the detailed location information using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) available. Receiving the request information from the base station, and making the detailed location information available so that the detailed location information is included in the measurement report when the reception unit receives the request information. And a control unit to try.
- GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
- the processor is provided in the base station.
- the processor includes a process for receiving a measurement report including a measurement result of a radio environment from a user terminal, and the detailed report using the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) so that the detailed location information is included in the measurement report. Processing to send request information to the user terminal requesting to attempt to make the location information available.
- GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
- the processor according to the embodiment is provided in a user terminal.
- Request information requesting that the processor make a process for transmitting a measurement report including a measurement result of a wireless environment to a base station and making detailed location information using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) available And a process for attempting to make the detailed location information available so that the detailed location information is included in the measurement report when the request information is received.
- GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
- the user terminal includes positioning means for acquiring detailed position information indicating a detailed position of the user terminal.
- the user terminal turns on the positioning means at the timing of the instruction or the transition to the idle state. Control to be in the state.
- the user terminal can perform the MDT measurement process in a state where detailed position information that is highly accurate position information can be acquired.
- the user terminal transmits information indicating whether or not the detailed position information has been acquired together with the measurement result of the wireless environment to the network at a predetermined trigger.
- the network can determine whether or not the measurement data obtained from the user terminal includes detailed position information (that is, whether or not the measurement data is highly reliable).
- the mobile communication system may further include a network device that instructs the user terminal including the positioning means to perform the MDT measurement process and instructs the user terminal to turn on the positioning means. Thereby, after making a user terminal the state which can acquire detailed position information, the said user terminal can be made to perform an MDT measurement process.
- the network device is, for example, a base station or a network node higher than the base station.
- the user terminal may acquire the measurement result of the wireless environment without acquiring the detailed position information when the positioning unit is turned off. Good.
- the user terminal When the MDT measurement process is required, and when the detailed position information cannot be acquired even when the positioning means is on, the user terminal does not include the detailed position information, and Measurement data including measurement results of the wireless environment may be reported to the network.
- a user terminal is a user terminal that supports MDT technology, and includes positioning means for acquiring detailed position information indicating a detailed position of the user terminal, and the detailed position information together with a measurement result of a wireless environment.
- Control means for controlling the positioning means to be turned on at the timing of the instruction or the transition to the idle state when instructed by the network to perform the MDT measurement processing for acquiring And
- the user terminal includes positioning means for acquiring detailed position information indicating a detailed position of the user terminal.
- the user terminal determines whether the detailed position information can be acquired using the positioning unit, according to whether the detailed position information can be acquired. Control the measurement process.
- the user terminal can perform the MDT measurement process so as to guarantee the accuracy of the position information reported to the network in consideration of whether or not the detailed position information can be acquired using the positioning means.
- the user terminal transmits information indicating whether or not the detailed position information has been acquired together with the measurement result of the wireless environment to the network at a predetermined trigger.
- the network can determine whether or not the measurement data obtained from the user terminal includes detailed position information (that is, whether or not the measurement data is highly reliable).
- the mobile communication system further includes a network device that selects a user terminal to perform the MDT measurement process from among a plurality of user terminals whose positioning means are in an on state.
- the mobile communication system further includes a network device that instructs the user terminal including the positioning unit to perform the MDT measurement process and to turn on the positioning unit.
- the network device is, for example, a base station or a network node higher than the base station.
- FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a mobile communication system according to the present embodiment.
- the mobile communication system includes E-UTRAN (Evolved-UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network), a plurality of UEs (User Equipment), and EPC (Evolved Packet Core). .
- E-UTRAN and EPC constitute a network.
- E-UTRAN includes a plurality of eNBs (evolved Node-B).
- An eNB corresponds to a base station.
- the eNB manages a cell and performs radio communication with a UE that has established a connection with the cell.
- the “cell” is used as a term indicating the minimum unit of the radio communication area, and also used as a function of performing radio communication with the UE.
- the eNB has, for example, a radio resource management (RRM) function, a user data routing function, and a measurement control function for mobility control and scheduling.
- RRM radio resource management
- EPC includes MME (Mobility Management Entity), S-GW (Serving-Gateway), OAM (Operation and Maintenance), E-SMLC (Evolved Serving Mobile Location, and Center).
- MME Mobility Management Entity
- S-GW Serving-Gateway
- OAM Operaation and Maintenance
- E-SMLC Evolved Serving Mobile Location, and Center
- the MME is a network node that performs various types of mobility control for the UE, and corresponds to a control station.
- the S-GW is a network node that performs transfer control of user data, and corresponds to an exchange.
- ENBs are connected to each other via the X2 interface. Also, the eNB is connected to the MME and S-GW via the S1 interface.
- OAM is a server device managed by an operator, and performs maintenance and monitoring of E-UTRAN.
- the OAM can also control the UE.
- E-SMLC is a server device for generating and managing location information.
- the E-SMLC establishes a session (for example, a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) session) with a connected UE, and the UE operates in cooperation with the UE in order to generate location information.
- a session for example, a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) session
- GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
- 3GPP TS 36.305 3GPP TS 36.305.
- the UE is a mobile radio communication device, and performs radio communication with a cell (called a serving cell) that has established a connection.
- a serving cell a cell that has established a connection.
- the UE corresponds to a user terminal.
- the UE selects a standby cell in an idle state corresponding to the standby state, and waits for an instruction from the eNB in the selected cell.
- the process of changing the standby cell in the idle state is called cell reselection.
- the UE performs radio communication with the serving cell in a connected state corresponding to a state during communication.
- the process of changing the serving cell in the connected state is called handover.
- FIG. 2 shows the protocol stack of the radio interface of the mobile communication system.
- the radio interface protocol is divided into layers 1 to 3 of the OSI reference model, and layer 1 is a physical (PHY) layer.
- layer 2 includes a MAC (Media Access Control) layer, an RLC (Radio Link Control) layer, and a PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) layer.
- Layer 3 includes an RRC (Radio Resource Control) layer.
- the physical layer performs data encoding / decoding, modulation / demodulation, antenna mapping / demapping, and resource mapping / demapping.
- the physical layer provides a transmission service to an upper layer using a physical channel. Data is transmitted via a physical channel between the physical layer of the UE and the physical layer of the eNB.
- the physical layer is connected to the MAC layer through a transport channel.
- the MAC layer performs data priority control, retransmission processing by hybrid ARQ (HARQ), and the like. Data is transmitted through the transport channel between the MAC layer of the UE and the MAC layer of the eNB.
- the MAC layer of the eNB includes a MAC scheduler that determines a transport format and resource blocks for uplink and downlink.
- the transport format includes a transport block size, a modulation and coding scheme (MCS), and antenna mapping.
- the RLC layer transmits data to the RLC layer on the receiving side using the functions of the MAC layer and the physical layer. Data is transmitted via a logical channel between the RLC layer of the UE and the RLC layer of the eNB.
- the PDCP layer performs header compression / decompression and encryption / decryption.
- the RRC layer is defined only in the control plane. Data is transmitted via a radio bearer between the RRC layer of the UE and the RRC layer of the eNB.
- the RRC layer controls the logical channel, the transport channel, and the physical channel according to establishment, re-establishment, and release of the radio bearer. If there is an RRC connection between the RRC of the UE and the RRC of the eNB, the UE is in a connected state, otherwise the UE is in an idle state.
- the NAS (Non-Access Stratum) layer located above the RRC layer performs session management and mobility management.
- FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a radio frame used in the mobile communication system according to this embodiment.
- the mobile communication system employs OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Access) for the downlink and SC-FDMA (Single Carrier Division Multiple Access) for the uplink.
- OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Access
- SC-FDMA Single Carrier Division Multiple Access
- the radio frame is composed of ten subframes arranged in the time direction, and each subframe is composed of two slots arranged in the time direction.
- the length of each subframe is 1 ms, and the length of each slot is 0.5 ms.
- Each subframe includes a plurality of resource blocks (RB) in the frequency direction and includes a plurality of symbols in the time direction.
- a guard interval called a cyclic prefix (CP) is provided at the head of each symbol.
- the section of the first few symbols of each subframe is a control region mainly used as a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH).
- the remaining section of each subframe is a data area mainly used as a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH).
- both ends in the frequency direction in each subframe are control regions mainly used as a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH). Further, the central portion in the frequency direction in each subframe is a data region mainly used as a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH).
- PUCCH physical uplink control channel
- PUSCH physical uplink shared channel
- the mobile communication system according to the present embodiment supports MDT technology.
- the details of the MDT technique are described in Non-Patent Document 1, but an outline thereof will be described here.
- Logged MDT measures the wireless environment (reference signal received power (RSRP) and reference signal received quality (RSRQ), etc.) according to the measurement configuration (Logged Measurement Configuration) set from the network by the idle UE. Are recorded as measurement data together with position information and time information.
- RSRP reference signal received power
- RSSQ reference signal received quality
- the measurement configuration (Logged Measurement Configuration) includes various parameters such as a measurement trigger, a measurement period, and a network absolute time.
- the measurement trigger is a parameter that specifies a trigger (event) for performing measurement.
- the measurement period is a parameter that specifies a period from when the measurement configuration is set to when the MDT measurement process is terminated.
- the network absolute time is a parameter serving as a reference for time information.
- the UE When the UE receives the measurement configuration (Logged Measurement Configuration) in the connected state, the UE sets the measurement period included in the measurement configuration in the Duration timer inside the UE and starts the Duration timer.
- the UE detects an opportunity designated by the measurement trigger in the idle state, the UE performs measurement of the wireless environment and records measurement data including the measurement result, the position information, and the time information.
- the position information included in the measurement data (log) is the latest obtained within the valid time.
- the time information is generated based on the network absolute time among the measurement parameters.
- Availability Indicator transmission triggers include a transition from the idle state to the connected state (RRC connection establishment), handover (RRC connection re-establishment), and new settings in the upper layer (RRC). re-configuration).
- the UE when the UE receives a measurement data transmission request from the network in accordance with the Availability Indicator, the UE transmits (reports) the held measurement data to the network.
- the OAM finds a problem based on the measurement data obtained in this manner, the OAM can perform network optimization for notifying the operator of the found problem or for solving the problem.
- Immediate MDT is a method in which a connected UE measures a wireless environment according to a measurement configuration set from the network, and immediately reports a measurement result together with position information as measurement data to the network.
- the Immediate MDT is performed by extending the measurement report procedure.
- the eNB receives the measurement data from the UE, the eNB adds time information to the measurement data and transfers it to the OAM.
- the OAM finds a problem based on the measurement data obtained in this manner, the OAM can perform network optimization for notifying the operator of the found problem or for solving the problem.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of OAM. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the OAM includes a network communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a control unit 13.
- the network communication unit 11 performs communication with E-SMLC, eNB, and UE.
- the storage unit 12 stores information used for control by the control unit 13.
- the control unit 13 performs various controls described later.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the eNB.
- the eNB includes an antenna 101, a radio transceiver 110, a network communication unit 120, a storage unit 130, and a control unit (processor) 140.
- the antenna 101 and the wireless transceiver 110 are used for transmitting and receiving wireless signals.
- the network communication unit 120 performs communication on network interfaces (X2 interface and S1 interface).
- the storage unit 130 stores information used for control by the control unit 140.
- the control unit 140 performs processing in each layer described above and performs various controls described later.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the UE. Although the configuration of a UE with a GNSS receiver is described here, it should be noted that there are UEs that do not have a GNSS receiver.
- the UE includes an antenna 201, a radio transceiver 210, a GNSS receiver 220, a user interface 230, a battery 240, a storage unit 250, and a control unit (processor) 260. .
- the antenna 201 and the wireless transceiver 210 are used for transmitting and receiving wireless signals.
- the GNSS receiver 220 receives the GNSS signal and outputs the received signal to the control unit 260 in order to obtain detailed location information indicating the detailed location of the UE.
- the user interface 230 is an interface with the user who owns the UE, and includes, for example, a display, a microphone, a speaker, and various buttons.
- the user interface 230 receives an operation from the user and outputs a signal indicating the content of the operation to the control unit 260.
- the battery 240 is a rechargeable battery and stores power to be supplied to each block of the UE.
- the storage unit 250 stores information used for control by the control unit 260.
- the control unit 260 performs processing in each layer described above and processing in accordance with MDT, and performs various controls described later.
- the control unit 260 acquires detailed position information based on the output signal of the GNSS receiver 220.
- the control unit 260 may correct the detailed position information based on the output of the GNSS receiver 220 by establishing a session with the E-SMLC in the connected state. Thereby, highly accurate detailed position information can be obtained.
- Such a technique is referred to as network assisted GNSS.
- control unit 260 may execute a positioning method other than the GNSS receiver 220 (including network assisted GNSS).
- the control unit 260 may execute a positioning method (such as OTDOA) based on radio signals that the radio transceiver 210 receives from a plurality of eNBs (a plurality of cells).
- OTDOA positioning method
- the control unit 260 establishes a session with the E-SMLC in the connected state, and the E-SMLC calculates the UE position from the time difference information of the synchronization signals from the plurality of eNBs received from the UE, and then the measurement result To the UE. Thereby, detailed position information can be obtained.
- control unit 260 is a hybrid that uses a positioning method using the GNSS receiver 220 (including a network assisted GNSS) and a positioning method using radio signals received from a plurality of eNBs (a plurality of cells). A positioning method may be executed.
- the operation sequence according to the present embodiment includes an OAM-driven operation (signaling base) and an eNB-driven operation (management base).
- Each of the signaling base and the management base includes an operation related to Logged MDT and an operation related to Immediate MDT.
- approaches for obtaining detailed location information are an approach of selecting a UE that can obtain detailed location information (approach 1), and an “on-demand” type that requires location information for MDT.
- FIG. 7 is an operation sequence diagram in the case of adopting approach 1 in signaling-based Logged MDT.
- step S1100 the OAM inquires to the network node (eNB or MME) which UE is in the connected state.
- the network node eNB or MME
- step S1101 the network node (eNB or MME) that has received the inquiry in step S1100 notifies the OAM of the UE in the connected state as a response to the inquiry.
- step S1102 the OAM grasps which UE is in the connected state based on the notification received in step S1100.
- step S1103 the OAM inquires the E-SMLC about the positioning capability of the UE in the connected state and the ongoing session with the E-SMLC. Note that if another network node knows the positioning capability of the UE and the ongoing session with the E-SMLC, the OAM may make an inquiry to the other network node.
- step S1104 as a response to the inquiry in step S1103, the E-SMLC notifies the OAM about the positioning capability of the UE in the connected state and the currently ongoing session with the E-SMLC.
- step S1105 the OAM selects a UE capable of acquiring detailed location information for MDT, based on the notification received in step S1100. Specifically, the OAM selects a UE having a GNSS receiver 220 and having a session with an ongoing E-SMLC.
- the OAM sets the Logged MDT in the UE via the eNB. Specifically, the OAM transmits Logged MDT setting information (Logged Measurement Configuration) to the UE via the eNB.
- the OAM (or eNB) is information (for example, a 1-bit indicator) indicating the reason why the UE is selected (that is, the reason that detailed location information can be acquired or the reason why MDT of Release 11 or later is performed). May be included in the Logged Measurement Configuration.
- step S1107 the UE transitions from the connected state to the idle state.
- step S1108 the UE performs MDT measurement processing (Logged MDT measurement) according to the Logged Measurement Configuration.
- the UE performs one of the following controls (a1) to (e1) when the user performs an operation to turn off the GNSS receiver 220. However, if the reason for selecting the UE is not indicated in step S1106, the UE cannot select the controls (a1), (c1), and (d1).
- (A1) When the user turns off the GNSS receiver 220 before the transition from the connected state to the idle state, or the location information other than the MDT is not required, and the GNSS receiver 220 is kept on. If the GNSS receiver 220 is turned off (for example, when an application that requires location information is terminated), the UE automatically (i.e., the user) transitions to the idle state. GNSS receiver 220 is turned on (without notification to
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220. Then, the UE performs an MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) without acquiring detailed location information.
- an MDT measurement process Logged MDT measurement
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220. Then, the UE turns on the GNSS receiver 220 automatically (that is, without notifying the user) if it does not meet a predetermined standard (for example, a state where the remaining battery level is low).
- a predetermined standard for example, a state where the remaining battery level is low.
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220 and stops the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement). This is because the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) is not useful if the detailed position information cannot be acquired. At that time, the UE may delete the set Logged Measurement Configuration.
- step S1109 the UE transits from the idle state to the connected state.
- the UE transmits information (Availability Indicator) indicating that the measurement data obtained by the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) is held to the network.
- information for example, 1-bit indicator A
- first information for example, 1-bit indicator A
- the UE transmits (reports) the measurement data obtained by the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) to the network in response to a request from the network. Specifically, the UE transmits the response (UE Information Response) to the request including the measurement data. If the reason why the UE is selected is indicated in step S1106, the UE indicates that the measurement data includes the detailed location information when transmitting the UE Information Response including the measurement data to the network. (For example, 1-bit indicator A) may be included in the UE Information Response and transmitted.
- step S1108 when the control (b1) is performed after the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) is started, measurement data including detailed position information and measurement data not including detailed position information are displayed. Will be mixed.
- the UE uses the Availability Indicator or the UE Information as the second information (for example, 1-bit indicator B) indicating that measurement data including detailed location information and measurement data not including detailed location information are mixed. You may transmit with Response.
- the second information (for example, 1-bit indicator B) may be used in combination with the above-described first information (for example, 1-bit indicator A).
- FIG. 8 is an operation sequence diagram when approach 2 is adopted in the signaling-based Logged MDT.
- the OAM has a capability related to a positioning function of a UE in a connected state (for example, whether or not it has a GNSS receiver 220 (has a GNSS that operates in a stand-alone). Whether the network node (eNB or MME).
- a capability related to a positioning function of a UE in a connected state for example, whether or not it has a GNSS receiver 220 (has a GNSS that operates in a stand-alone).
- the network node eNB or MME
- step S1201 the network node (eNB or MME) that has received the inquiry in step S1200 notifies the OAM of the capability of the UE in the connected state as a response to the inquiry.
- step S1202 the OAM grasps which UE is in the connected state based on the notification received in step S1200.
- step S1203 the OAM makes an inquiry to the E-SMLC about the positioning capability of the connected UE and the session with the E-SMLC currently in progress. Note that if another network node knows the positioning capability of the UE and the ongoing session with the E-SMLC, the OAM may make an inquiry to the other network node.
- step S1204 as a response to the inquiry in step S1203, the E-SMLC notifies the OAM about the positioning capability of the connected UE and the session with the E-SMLC currently in progress.
- step S1203 and step S1204 are not essential, and the following steps may be performed without performing step S1203 and step S1204.
- the OAM selects a UE that can acquire detailed location information for MDT. Specifically, the OAM selects a UE having a GNSS receiver 220. The OAM may select a UE having a GNSS receiver 220 and having a session with an ongoing E-SMLC.
- the OAM sets the Logged MDT in the UE via the eNB. Specifically, the OAM transmits Logged MDT setting information (Logged Measurement Configuration) to the UE via the eNB.
- the OAM includes information (for example, 1-bit indicator) for requesting detailed position information in the Logged Measurement Configuration.
- information specifying a positioning method for example, GNSS
- GNSS positioning method
- the UE When the UE receives the Logged Measurement Configuration, the UE sets the logging period (measurement period) included in the Logged Measurement Configuration to the Duration timer and starts the Duration timer. In addition, when the GNSS receiver 220 is in an off state at the time of receiving the Logged Measurement Configuration, the UE turns on the GNSS receiver 220 in accordance with information requesting detailed location information (for example, a 1-bit indicator). To.
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220. Then, when the UE transitions to the idle state, the UE automatically turns on the GNSS receiver 220 (without notifying the user).
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220. Then, after the UE transitions to the idle state, the UE performs MDT measurement processing (Logged MDT measurement) without acquiring detailed location information.
- MDT measurement processing Logged MDT measurement
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220.
- the UE does not perform the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) after transitioning to the idle state.
- the UE may notify the network that the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) is being stopped.
- step S1207 the UE transitions from the connected state to the idle state.
- the UE when the UE returns to the connected state before the Duration timer expires, the UE performs the following control (e2) or (f2).
- the UE keeps the GNSS receiver 220 in the on state regardless of the transition between the connected state and the idle state.
- step S1208 the UE in the idle state performs MDT measurement processing (Logged MDT measurement) in accordance with the Logged Measurement Configuration.
- the UE performs one of the following controls (g2) to (i2) when the user performs an operation to turn off the GNSS receiver 220.
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220. Then, the UE performs an MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) without acquiring detailed location information.
- an MDT measurement process Logged MDT measurement
- step S1209 the UE transits from the idle state to the connected state.
- the UE stores information (Availability Indicator) indicating that the measurement data obtained by the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) is held.
- Availability Indicator indicating that the measurement data obtained by the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) is held.
- 1st information for example, 1-bit indicator A which shows that detailed positional information is requested
- step S1210 the UE transmits (reports) the measurement data obtained by the MDT measurement process (Logged MDT measurement) to the network in response to a request from the network. Specifically, the UE transmits the response (UE Information Response) to the request including the measurement data. If it is indicated in step S1206 that the detailed location information is requested, the UE first indicates that the detailed location information is requested when transmitting the UE Information Response including the measurement data to the network. (For example, 1-bit indicator A) may be included in the UE Information Response and transmitted.
- 1-bit indicator A may be included in the UE Information Response and transmitted.
- the UE uses the Availability Indicator or the UE Information as the second information (for example, 1-bit indicator B) indicating that measurement data including detailed location information and measurement data not including detailed location information are mixed. You may transmit with Response.
- the second information (for example, 1-bit indicator B) may be used in combination with the above-described first information (for example, 1-bit indicator A).
- FIG. 9 is an operation sequence diagram in the case where the mixed pattern 1 of approaches 1 and 2 is employed in the signaling-based Logged MDT.
- step S1300 the OAM inquires to the network node (eNB or MME) which UE is in the connected state.
- the network node eNB or MME
- step S1301 the network node (eNB or MME) that has received the inquiry in step S1300 notifies the OAM of the UE in the connected state as a response to the inquiry.
- step S1302 the OAM grasps which UE is in the connected state based on the notification received in step S1300.
- step S1303 the OAM makes an inquiry to the E-SMLC about the positioning capability of the connected UE and the session with the E-SMLC currently in progress. Note that if another network node knows the positioning capability of the UE and the ongoing session with the E-SMLC, the OAM may make an inquiry to the other network node.
- step S1304 as a response to the inquiry in step S1303, the E-SMLC notifies the OAM about the positioning capability of the connected UE and the session with the E-SMLC currently in progress.
- step S1305 the OAM selects a UE that can acquire detailed location information for MDT, based on the notification received in step S1300. Specifically, the OAM selects a UE having a GNSS receiver 220 and having a session with an ongoing E-SMLC.
- step S1305 When there is a UE having a GNSS receiver 220 and a UE having a session with an E-SMLC that is currently in progress (step S1305; YES), the subsequent processing is (1.1.1). The approach 1 described is followed (step S1306).
- step S1305 if there is no UE having a session with the E-SMLC currently in progress among UEs having the GNSS receiver 220 (step S1305; NO), the OAM advances the process to step S1307.
- step S1307 the OAM determines whether the GNSS receiver 220 is already activated, whether the GNSS receiver 220 can be activated, or cannot be activated for the UE having the GNSS receiver 220. Inquire.
- step S1308 the UE that has received the inquiry from the OAM, as a response to the inquiry, can determine whether the GNSS receiver 220 is already activated, whether the GNSS receiver 220 can be activated, or cannot be activated. This is notified to the OAM.
- step S1309 the OAM reselects (reselects) a UE that can acquire detailed location information for MDT based on the availability of the GNSS receiver 220 notified from the UE in step S1308. Specifically, the OAM selects a UE in which the GNSS receiver 220 has already been activated or a UE that can activate the GNSS receiver 220.
- steps S1310 to S1314 are the same as the processes in steps S1206 to S1210 of approach 2 described in (1.1.2).
- FIG. 10 is an operation sequence diagram when the mixed pattern 2 of approaches 1 and 2 is adopted in the signaling-based Logged MDT.
- the mixed pattern 2 is different from the mixed pattern 1 described above in that it does not inquire about the availability of the GNSS receiver 220 to the UE.
- steps S1400 to S1406 are the same as the processes in steps S1300 to S1306 of the mixed pattern 2 described above.
- step S1407 the OAM selects a UE having the GNSS receiver 220.
- steps S1408 to S1412 are the same as the processes in steps S1206 to S1210 of approach 2 described in (1.1.2).
- the UE since the UE performs MDT measurement processing in a connected state, it can maintain a session with the E-SMLC even during execution of the MDT measurement processing.
- FIG. 11 is an operation sequence diagram when approach 1 is adopted in signaling-based Immediate MDT.
- step S1500 the OAM inquires a network node (eNB or MME) which UE is in a connected state.
- eNB network node
- step S1501 the network node (eNB or MME) that has received the inquiry in step S1500 notifies the OAM of the UE in the connected state as a response to the inquiry.
- step S1502 the OAM grasps which UE is in the connected state based on the notification received in step S1500.
- step S1503 the OAM makes an inquiry to the E-SMLC regarding the positioning capability of the UE in the connected state and the session with the E-SMLC currently in progress. Note that if another network node knows the positioning capability of the UE and the ongoing session with the E-SMLC, the OAM may make an inquiry to the other network node.
- step S1504 as a response to the inquiry in step S1503, the E-SMLC notifies the OAM about the positioning capability of the UE in the connected state and the currently ongoing session with the E-SMLC.
- step S1505 based on the notification received in step S1500, the OAM selects a UE that can acquire detailed location information for MDT. For example, the OAM selects a UE having a session with an ongoing E-SMLC.
- the OAM sets Immediate MDT in the UE (Configuration) via the eNB.
- the OAM includes information (includeLocationInfo) requesting to transmit a measurement report including location information as setting information in the measurement report setting (reportConfig) and transmits the setting information.
- includeLocationInfo is an information element introduced in Release 10.
- the OAM (or eNB) is configured to provide information (for example, 1-bit information) indicating the reason why the UE is selected (that is, the reason that detailed location information can be acquired or the reason why MDT is performed after Release 11).
- An indicator may be included in the configuration (Immediate Measurement Configuration) as request information.
- information specifying a positioning method for example, GNSS) for acquiring detailed position information may be included in the configuration as request information.
- step S1507 the UE performs an MDT measurement process (immediate MDT measurement) in accordance with Immediate Measurement Configuration.
- the UE must maintain a session with the E-SMLC in the MDT measurement process (Immediate MDT measurement), except for the network assisted GNSS.
- step S1506 When the UE performs an MDT measurement process (Immediate MDT measurement) while acquiring detailed location information using the GNSS receiver 220, when the user performs an operation to turn the GNSS receiver 220 off, Any one of (a3) to (c3) is controlled. However, if the reason for selecting the UE is not indicated in step S1506, the UE cannot select the controls (b3) and (c3).
- the UE turns off the GNSS receiver 220 and continues to acquire detailed location information using another positioning method.
- the MDT measurement process (Immediate MDT measurement) is performed without acquiring detailed location information. )
- other positioning methods may be executed in order to obtain detailed position information.
- step S1508 the UE transmits a measurement report including measurement data obtained by the MDT measurement process (Immediate MDT measurement) to the network.
- FIG. 12 is an operation sequence diagram when approach 2 is adopted in signaling-based Immediate MDT.
- each processing from step S1600 to step S1605 is the same as each processing from step S1500 to step S1505 of approach 1 described in (1.2.1).
- the OAM sets Immediate MDT in the UE (Configuration) via the eNB.
- the OAM includes information (includedDetailedLocationInfo) for requesting transmission of a measurement report including location information as setting information and transmits the setting information (reportConfig).
- the OAM includes information (for example, a 1-bit indicator) requesting detailed location information (or requesting establishment of a session with the E-SMLC) as request information in the configuration (Immediate Measurement Configuration).
- information specifying a positioning method for example, GNSS, OTDOA
- a positioning method for example, GNSS, OTDOA
- step S1607 and step S1608 are the same as each process of step S1507 and step S1508 of approach 1 described in (1.2.1).
- FIG. 13 is an operation sequence diagram when the mixed pattern 1 of approaches 1 and 2 is adopted in signaling-based Immediate MDT.
- step S1700 the OAM inquires a network node (eNB or MME) which UE is in a connected state.
- eNB network node
- step S1701 the network node (eNB or MME) that has received the inquiry in step S1700 notifies the OAM of the UE in the connected state as a response to the inquiry.
- step S1702 the OAM grasps which UE is in the connected state based on the notification received in step S1700.
- step S1703 the OAM makes an inquiry to the E-SMLC about the positioning capability of the UE in the connected state and the ongoing session with the E-SMLC. Note that if another network node knows the positioning capability of the UE and the ongoing session with the E-SMLC, the OAM may make an inquiry to the other network node.
- step S1704 as a response to the inquiry in step S1703, the E-SMLC notifies the OAM about the positioning capability of the connected UE and the session with the E-SMLC currently in progress.
- step S1705 the OAM selects a UE capable of acquiring detailed location information for MDT based on the notification received in step S1700. Specifically, the OAM selects a UE that has a session with an ongoing E-SMLC.
- step S1705 When there is a UE having positioning capability and a UE having a session with an ongoing E-SMLC (step S1705; YES), the subsequent processing is described in (1.2.1).
- step S1706 follow approach 1 (step S1706).
- step S1705 if there is no UE having a session with the E-SMLC currently in progress among UEs having positioning capability (step S1705; NO), the OAM advances the process to step S1707.
- step S1707 the OAM inquires of the UE having positioning capability whether or not the session with the E-SMLC can be established.
- step S1708 the UE that has received the inquiry from the OAM notifies the OAM as to whether or not a session with the E-SMLC can be established as a response to the inquiry.
- step S1709 the OAM renews a UE capable of acquiring detailed location information for MDT based on the availability of the session with the E-SMLC notified from the UE in step S1708 (and the positioning capability of the UE). Select (reselect). Specifically, the OAM selects a UE that can establish a session with the E-SMLC.
- steps S1710 to S1712 are the same as the processes in steps S1606 to S1608 of approach 2 described in (1.2.2).
- FIG. 14 is an operation sequence diagram in the case where the mixed pattern 2 of approaches 1 and 2 is adopted in signaling-based Immediate MDT.
- the mixed pattern 2 is different from the mixed pattern 1 described above in that the UE does not inquire about the availability of a session with the E-SMLC.
- steps S1800 to S1806 are the same as the processes in steps S1700 to S1706 of the mixed pattern 2 described above.
- step S1807 the OAM reselects (reselects) a UE that can acquire detailed location information for MDT, based on the positioning capability of the UE. Specifically, a UE having positioning capability is selected.
- steps S1808 to S1810 are the same as the processes in steps S1606 to S1608 of approach 2 described in (1.2.2).
- FIG. 15 is an operation sequence diagram when approach 1 is adopted in management-based Logged MDT.
- the operation sequence is different from the operation sequence described in (1.1.1) in that the eNB executes the process that was performed by the OAM on the signaling base.
- the other points are the same as the operation sequence described in (1.1.1).
- FIG. 16 is an operation sequence diagram when approach 2 is employed in management-based Logged MDT.
- 16 is different from the operation sequence described in (1.1.2) in that the eNB executes a process that was performed by the OAM on a signaling basis, as shown in steps S2200 to S2209 in FIG.
- the other points are the same as the operation sequence described in (1.1.2).
- FIG. 17 is an operation sequence diagram when the mixed pattern 1 of approaches 1 and 2 is adopted in the management-based Logged MDT.
- FIG. 18 is an operation sequence diagram in the case where the mixed pattern 2 of approaches 1 and 2 is adopted in the management-based Logged MDT.
- FIG. 19 is an operation sequence diagram when approach 1 is adopted in management-based Immediate MDT.
- FIG. 20 is an operation sequence diagram when approach 2 is adopted in management-based Immediate MDT.
- the operation sequence is different from the operation sequence described in (1.2.2) in that the eNB executes the processing that was performed by the OAM on the signaling base.
- the other points are the same as the operation sequence described in (1.2.2).
- FIG. 21 is an operation sequence diagram when the mixed pattern 1 of approaches 1 and 2 is adopted in the management-based Immediate MDT.
- 21 is different from the operation sequence described in (1.2.3) in that the eNB executes the processing that was performed by the OAM on the signaling base, as shown in steps S2700 to S2711 of FIG. Other points are the same as the operation sequence described in (1.2.3).
- FIG. 22 is an operation sequence diagram in the case where the mixed pattern 2 of approaches 1 and 2 is adopted in the management-based Immediate MDT.
- Release 11 MDT differs from Release 10 MDT, especially in terms of handling location information. Release 10 MDT is acquisition of location information based on best effort, but Release 11 MDT requires detailed location information.
- MDT setting when detailed location information is requested (MDT configuration): In MDT of Release 10, the MDT measurement result is associated with the corresponding positioning information.
- the positioning information is for applications other than MDT, there is no guarantee that the UE will obtain detailed location information for all MDT measurement results. Therefore, even if the network knows that the UE is performing positioning, the network may expect that the selected UE will continue the positioning session and provide the required detailed location information. Can not. Therefore, it is important that the network informs the UE whether detailed location information is required, for example during MDT setup, and that the UE keeps the positioning means active for MDT.
- UE selection method if detailed location information is required in Immediate MDT or Logged MDT, whether or not detailed location information is required even if the UE has an ongoing positioning session. For example, the UE should be explicitly notified when MDT is set up (Proposal 1).
- Option 1 is that the UE continues the MDT measurement without detailed location information.
- Option 2 is that the UE stops the MDT measurement.
- the UE 100 may or may not retain the existing MDT settings and measurement results.
- Option 3 is to start the alternative positioning means and continue the MDT to obtain detailed position information.
- Option 4 is to depend on the UE implementation.
- Option 3 is complex and may not be applicable to Logged MDT.
- Option 2 is reasonable for the UE but deviates from the Release 10 MDT policy.
- Option 4 is not preferable for the network because it may be different for each UE.
- Option 1 is simple and consistent with existing MDT requirements. Therefore, option 1 is preferable. If the UE cannot acquire detailed location information, it should continue MDT measurement without detailed location information (Proposal 2).
- the usefulness of the location information that can be used and the location information on demand is described in the Immediate MDT and the Logged MDT when the UE is selected.
- a method for minimizing signaling load and reducing unnecessary MDT settings for UEs without detailed location information has been described.
- Approach 1 solution of available location information
- Approach 2 a solution called on-demand location information
- MDT location information for MDT
- Approach 1 The proposed solution of available location information is as follows.
- the network starts MDT when the UE is performing positioning (selects the UE for MDT), and the network knows the positioning status.
- the network initiates MDT to the UE when the UE is performing positioning (selects the UE for MDT), and the UE notifies the network of the positioning status.
- MDT measurement is performed when detailed position information is available.
- Solution method 3 is basically an existing solution method of Release 10, and solution method 3 should not be applied because it is not possible to know when the UE performs positioning. Therefore, in the following, the benefits of Solution Methods 1 and 2 are described and compared for Immediate MDT and Logged MDT.
- Solution Method 1 does not need to inquire the UE about the status of the current positioning because the network (E-SMLC or MME) knows the current positioning session .
- Solution 2 has to inform the eNB or network of the positioning that the UE is performing, resulting in additional RRC signaling.
- Solution 1 is preferable to Solution 2 in terms of signaling load.
- neither the eNB nor the network can determine the UE's stand-alone GNSS status (whether or not it is running).
- stand-alone GNSS in Logged MDT is one of the most useful positioning systems, so the eNB and / or network should be able to request the UE for feedback on ongoing positioning information.
- Option 1 is a combination of Solution 1 and Solution 2 (only when querying a stand-alone GNSS).
- Option 2 is only solution 2. Since option 2 notifies the eNB or network of all the positioning methods being executed by the UE, option 1 is preferable from the viewpoint of signaling load.
- option 1 is limited to RRC signaling because the network only inquires about the status of the UE's standalone GNSS.
- the eNB or the network sends a feedback on the in-progress positioning information at the time of UE selection or before UE selection in order to know whether or not a stand-alone GNSS is being executed. Should be available to the UE (Proposal 2).
- Approach 2 Need for on-demand location information: For RRC connected UEs, not only allows the network to request additional location information (on-demand location information) for MDT from the UE, but also idle UEs (ie, On-demand location information should also be supported for Logged MDT). This is because the Logged MDT based on the best effort location report is not useful because there are few UEs performing positioning, and requesting detailed location information only in the Immediate MDT deteriorates the accuracy of coverage mapping. When the on-demand location information resolution method is applied to both Immediate MDT and Logged MDT, the operator can expect detailed location information from all UEs configured with MDT. Can be determined more accurately.
- on-demand location information resolution techniques should also be applied (ie, hybrid resolution techniques). There is room for consideration as to whether or not there are any restrictions on triggering on-demand location information.
- a hybrid solution of available position information solvers and on-demand position information solutions should be applied (Proposal 3).
- GNSS positioning system
- the positioning system should be turned on so that even if the user agrees to do MDT, the low battery condition and / or the UE cannot detect the satellite for a long time (such as indoors) It can be a situation that is not.
- an on-demand positioning request should not be set for MDT if there is no feedback from the UE regarding whether it is desirable to start the positioning system. If the network does not receive feedback from the UE whether to allow an on-demand positioning request, the UE may end up failing to provide an MDT measurement with detailed location information.
- proposal 2 above it should be considered that a UE without an active positioning session notifies whether the positioning system is active when feedback of available location information.
- an on-demand positioning request for MDT Should not be set for the UE (Proposal 4).
- Proposal 2 above the UE activates positioning along with feedback on ongoing positioning with available location information requests (mainly applied to UEs without an ongoing positioning session) Feedback on whether it is preferable may also be sent.
- the UE holds the priority information of the positioning system to be used.
- the UE determines the positioning system based on the priority information and the operating positioning system information. Decide.
- the priority information may be specified in advance from the network, or the UE may have statically.
- the UE operation when the Duration timer expires is not particularly described.
- the UE does not need location information other than MDT, and GNSS.
- GNSS can be stopped when it is not necessary to keep the state on.
- UE selection for requested location information The availability of detailed location information is strengthened to avoid MDT measurement without detailed location information.
- the eNB can request the UE to perform GNSS measurements in order to obtain detailed location information.
- GNSS is applicable only to UEs that are already active or whether UEs that do not have active GNSS are also included. In the former case, the UE will keep the GNSS active, and in the latter case, the UE is required to turn on the GNSS receiver. It should be carefully planned for the eNB to select a UE that requires GNSS location information to be available. If the UE battery is low, the user may turn off the UE's GNSS receiver.
- UEs that are required by the eNB to make GNSS location information available should be limited to UEs whose positioning system is already active. Also, the UE operation should be considered when a UE whose GNSS receiver is already off is requested to perform GNSS measurement from the eNB. In this case, the UE without an active GNSS should be allowed to use Immediate MDT with only E-CID location information. When the MDT measurement response of the UE is returned together with the GNSS location information, the eNB can grasp that the GNSS is turned on.
- the eNB can request the UE to continue the GNSS measurement. If the report from the UE indicates that there is no GNSS location information, the eNB has the option of stopping MDT at the UE or not forcing the UE to MDT with GNSS measurement. Since Logged MDT does not allow the eNB to obtain immediate feedback from the UE, such processing can only be effective with Immediate MDT. If the eNB can determine the GNSS state of the UE before the MDT setting, the GNSS location information can be realized for the Logged MDT. When the eNB requests the availability of detailed location information or the UE does not notify, the eNB cannot use the GNSS state information of the UE. Therefore, the requested position information (detailed position information) should not be applied to the Logged MDT.
- Proposal 1 The request from the eNB to the UE to perform GNSS measurement should be limited to UEs with already active GNSS.
- Proposal 2 It is necessary to study the operation of the UE when a GNSS measurement request is received when the GNSS receiver is turned off. A UE that does not have an active GNSS may be allowed to perform Immediate MDT using E-CID location information.
- Proposal 3 When an eNB requests GNSS location information from a UE, a UE with an active GNSS should keep the GNSS active during MDT measurement (eg, periodic measurement interval).
- MDT measurement eg, periodic measurement interval
- Proposal 4 Requested location information should not be applied to Logged MDT.
- FIG. 23 shows the case where the location information is based on GNSS for each MDT periodic measurement (option 1).
- Option 1 it is practical for UE to include GNSS location information in all measurement results, especially for Report Intervals of small values such as ms120, ms240, ms480, and ms640, due to the timing problem of updating location information. Absent. Also, it is difficult for the UE to obtain GNSS location information in a room or the like.
- the UE should determine whether and when to include the new GNSS location information in the MDT measurement result.
- Such an option (option 2) is shown in FIG.
- the GNSS position information is attached to some of the MDT measurement results. It is necessary to examine whether or not the UE autonomously determines whether new GNSS location information is required based on the effectiveness of the newly obtained location information.
- Option 2 For requested location information, Option 2 should be applied as the basis for location measurement reports.
- the eNB configures Immediate MDT to the UE, and when the location information acquired using GNSS is included in the MDT report (some kind of feedback), the requested Location measurement (GNSS) to the UE. (Location information acquisition request using) can be performed.
- FIG. 25 flow diagram showing UE operation in Immediate MDT
- the UE is requested to perform a requested location measurement (location information acquisition request using GNSS)
- an effective GNSS When the position information is not held, the measurement result is reported without including the GNSS position information.
- the mobile communication system based on LTE has been described as an example.
- the present invention may be applied to other communication standards such as UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System).
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実施形態に係る移動通信システムは、基地局と、無線環境の測定結果を含む測定報告を前記基地局に送信するユーザ端末と、を有する。前記基地局は、GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System)を用いた詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みることを要求する要求情報を前記ユーザ端末に送信する。前記ユーザ端末は、前記基地局から前記要求情報を受信した場合に、前記詳細位置情報を前記測定報告に含めるように、前記詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みる。
本実施形態においては、リリース10以降の3GPP規格に基づいて構成される移動通信システムに対して本発明を適用する場合の実施形態を説明する。ただし、本実施形態は、リリース11以降において、詳細位置情報を得ることが可能なMDTを実現することに主眼を置いている。
図1は、本実施形態に係る移動通信システムの構成を示す。
本実施形態に係る移動通信システムは、MDT技術をサポートする。MDT技術の詳細は非特許文献1に記載されているが、ここではその概要を説明する。
次に、OAM、eNB、及びUEの内部構成を説明する。
以下において、本実施形態に係る動作シーケンスを説明する。
(1.1)Logged MDT
まず、シグナリングベースでのLogged MDTについて説明する。
図7は、シグナリングベースでのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図8は、シグナリングベースでのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図9は、シグナリングベースでのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図10は、シグナリングベースでのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。混合パターン2は、UEに対するGNSS受信機220の利用可能性の問い合わせを行わない点で、上述した混合パターン1とは異なる。
次に、シグナリングベースでのImmediate MDTについて説明する。
図11は、シグナリングベースでのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図12は、シグナリングベースでのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図13は、シグナリングベースでのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図14は、シグナリングベースでのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。混合パターン2は、UEに対するE-SMLCとのセッションの利用可能性の問い合わせを行わない点で、上述した混合パターン1とは異なる。
(2.1)Logged MDT
次に、マネジメントベースベースでのLogged MDTについて説明する。
図15は、マネジメントベースのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図16は、マネジメントベースのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図17は、マネジメントベースのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図18は、マネジメントベースのLogged MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
次に、マネジメントベースベースでのImmediate MDTについて説明する。
図19は、マネジメントベースのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図20は、マネジメントベースのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図21は、マネジメントベースのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン1を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
図22は、マネジメントベースのImmediate MDTにおいてアプローチ1,2の混合パターン2を採用する場合の動作シーケンス図である。
上記のようにして、Immediate MDT及びLogged MDTにおいて詳細位置情報の可用性を強化する。また、詳細位置情報を利用可能とすることができないMDT測定を避けることができる。特に、RRCコネクティッド状態のUEについて、MDTのための追加的な位置情報(MDTのためのオンデマンドの位置情報)を要求することを可能とする。Logged MDTについては、位置情報を得るためにUEがRRCコネクティッド状態に移行することを要しない。
提案する利用可能な位置情報という解決手法は、次のものである。解決手法1は、ネットワークはUEが測位を実行中である場合にMDTをUEに始動させ(MDTのためにUEを選択し)、ネットワークが測位の状況を把握している。解決手法2は、ネットワークはUEが測位を実行中である場合にMDTをUEに始動させ(MDTのためにUEを選択し)、UEが測位の状況をネットワークに通知する。解決手法3は、詳細位置情報が利用可能である場合にMDT測定が行われる。解決手法3は、基本的にはリリース10の既存の解決手法であり、UEがいつ測位を実行するかを特定するか把握できないため、解決手法3が適用されるべきではない。従って、以下において、解決手法1及び2による利益を記載し、Immediate MDT及びLogged MDTについて比較する。
オンデマンド位置情報の必要性: RRCコネクティッドのUEについてネットワークがUEからのMDTのための追加の位置情報(オンデマンドの位置情報)を要求できるようするだけでなく、アイドル状態のUE(すなわち、Logged MDT)についてもオンデマンドの位置情報がサポートされるべきである。測位実行中のUEが少なくベストエフォートの位置報告によるLogged MDTは役に立たず、Immediate MDTにおいてのみ詳細位置情報を要求することはカバレッジマッピングの精度が劣化するからである。オンデマンドの位置情報の解決手法がImmediate MDT及びLogged MDTの両方に適用される場合、オペレータはMDTが設定された全てのUEから詳細位置情報を期待できるため、MDTを要求すべきUEの数をより正確に決定できる。Logged MDTについてオンデマンド位置情報が無いと、いくつかのUEはMDTが無駄に設定されてしまう。さらに、Logged MDTについてオンデマンド位置情報が適用されない場合、いくつかのUE(すなわち、詳細位置情報の無いUE)はMDTが無駄に設定されてUEが何回も再選択されるため、エンドユーザにとって好ましくない。従って、Immediate MDT及びLogged MDTの両方について、利用可能な位置情報の解決手法に加えて、オンデマンドの位置情報の解決手法も適用されるべきである(すなわち、ハイブリッドの解決手法)。オンデマンドの位置情報のトリガについて何らかの制約が必要であるか否かについては、検討の余地がある。Immediate MDT及びLogged MDTの両方について、利用可能な位置情報の解決手とオンデマンドの位置情報の解決手法とのハイブリッドの解決手法を適用すべきである(提案3)。
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- 基地局と、
無線環境の測定結果を含む測定報告を前記基地局に送信するユーザ端末と、を有し、
前記基地局は、GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System)を用いた詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みることを要求する要求情報を前記ユーザ端末に送信し、
前記ユーザ端末は、前記基地局から前記要求情報を受信した場合に、前記詳細位置情報を前記測定報告に含めるように、前記詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みることを特徴とする移動通信システム。 - 前記ユーザ端末は、前記基地局から前記要求情報を受信した際にGNSS受信機がオフ状態である場合に、前記要求情報の受信に応じて前記GNSS受信機をオン状態にすることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の移動通信システム。
- 前記ユーザ端末は、前記基地局から前記要求情報を受信していても、有効な詳細位置情報を保持していない場合には、前記詳細位置情報を含まない前記測定報告を前記基地局に送信することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の移動通信システム。
- 前記基地局は、Logged MDTに前記要求情報を適用せずに、Immediate MDTに前記要求情報を適用することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の移動通信システム。
- 前記基地局は、前記測定報告に位置情報を含めるべきことを示す設定情報と共に、前記要求情報を前記ユーザ端末に送信し、
前記ユーザ端末は、前記設定情報と共に前記要求情報を受信することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の移動通信システム。 - 前記要求情報は、通信規格の所定のリリース番号において規定される情報要素であり、
前記設定情報は、前記所定のリリース番号だけでなく、前記所定のリリース番号よりも古いリリース番号においても規定される情報要素であることを特徴とする請求項5に記載の移動通信システム。 - ユーザ端末から、無線環境の測定結果を含む測定報告を受信する受信部と、
GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System)を用いた詳細位置情報が前記測定報告に含まれるように、前記詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みることを要求する要求情報を前記ユーザ端末に送信する送信部と、
を有することを特徴とする基地局。 - 無線環境の測定結果を含む測定報告を基地局に送信する送信部と、
GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System)を用いた詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みることを要求する要求情報を前記基地局から受信する受信部と、
前記受信部が前記要求情報を受信した場合に、前記詳細位置情報を前記測定報告に含めるように、前記詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みる制御部と、
を有することを特徴とするユーザ端末。 - 基地局に備えられるプロセッサであって、
ユーザ端末から、無線環境の測定結果を含む測定報告を受信するための処理と、
GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System)を用いた詳細位置情報が前記測定報告に含まれるように、前記詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みることを要求する要求情報を前記ユーザ端末に送信するための処理と、
を実行することを特徴とするプロセッサ。 - ユーザ端末に備えられるプロセッサであって、
無線環境の測定結果を含む測定報告を基地局に送信するための処理と、
GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System)を用いた詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みることを要求する要求情報を前記基地局から受信するための処理と、
前記要求情報を受信した場合に、前記詳細位置情報を前記測定報告に含めるように、前記詳細位置情報を利用可能にするよう試みる処理と、
を実行することを特徴とするプロセッサ。
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