WO2014188928A1 - 通信制御方法及びユーザ端末 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a communication control method and a user terminal used in a cellular communication system capable of cooperating with a wireless LAN system (WLAN system).
- WLAN system wireless LAN system
- 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
- RAN radio access network
- ANDSF Access Network Discovery and Selection Function
- NAS Non Access Stratum
- the cellular base station knows the geographical location of the WLAN access point (in particular, the WLAN access point provided in its own coverage area). It is preferable.
- the cellular base station can grasp the geographical position of the WLAN access point when the cellular base station acquires the access point position information regarding the geographical position of the WLAN access point from the ANDSF server.
- ANDSF is an optional function at the NAS level, and there is a possibility that no interface exists between the cellular base station and the ANDSF server. Therefore, it is assumed that the cellular base station cannot acquire the access point location information from the ANDSF server. In such a case, it is difficult for the cellular base station to know the geographical location of the WLAN access point.
- an object of the present invention is to enable the cellular base station to grasp the geographical position of the WLAN access point even when the cellular base station cannot acquire the access point position information from the ANDSF server.
- a communication control method includes a step A in which a user terminal that supports cellular communication and WLAN communication acquires access point position information regarding a geographical position of a WLAN access point, and the user terminal includes the access point Step B for transmitting location information to a cellular network, and Step C for a cellular base station included in the cellular network to obtain the access point location information.
- the user terminal supports cellular communication and WLAN communication.
- the user terminal includes a control unit that acquires access point location information related to a geographical location of a WLAN access point.
- the control unit transmits the access point location information to a cellular network.
- the communication control method includes a step A in which a user terminal that supports cellular communication and WLAN communication acquires access point position information related to a geographical position of a WLAN access point, and the user terminal Includes a step B of transmitting the access point position information to a cellular network, and a step C in which a cellular base station included in the cellular network acquires the access point position information.
- step A the user terminal located in the coverage area of the WLAN access point measures information indicating the geographical position of the user terminal.
- the access point position information is acquired.
- step A the user terminal acquires the access point location information based on MDT related information set from the cellular network.
- the MDT related information includes information for requesting measurement for the WLAN access point.
- the MDT related information includes an identifier indicating a WLAN access point provided in a coverage area of the cellular base station as a WLAN access point to be measured.
- step A the user terminal acquires received power information indicating received power from the WLAN access point together with the access point position information based on the MDT related information. To do.
- the step A includes a step in which the user terminal in the idle state of the cellular communication acquires the access point location information based on the MDT related information, and the user in the idle state.
- the user terminal transmits the access point location information to a server device included in the cellular network.
- the cellular base station acquires the access point location information from the server device.
- the step A includes a step in which the user terminal in the connection state of the cellular communication acquires the access point location information based on the MDT related information, and the user in the connection state.
- a terminal holding the access point location information is a step in which the user terminal in the connection state of the cellular communication acquires the access point location information based on the MDT related information, and the user in the connection state.
- step B before the said step B, it has further the step which transmits the notification information which shows that the said user terminal in the said connection state hold
- step A the user terminal in the cellular communication connection state acquires the access point location information based on the MDT related information.
- the user terminal transmits the access point position information to the cellular network without holding it.
- the MDT related information includes trigger information for triggering acquisition of the access point location information and / or transmission of the access point location information.
- step B the user terminal transmits the access point location information to the cellular base station.
- step C the cellular base station acquires the access point location information transmitted from the user terminal.
- step B the user terminal transmits the access point location information to a server device included in the cellular network.
- step C the cellular base station acquires the access point location information from the server device.
- step A the user terminal supporting ANDSF acquires ANDSF information including the access point location information from the ANDSF server.
- step B the user terminal transmits the access point location information included in the ANDSF information to the cellular base station in response to a request from the cellular base station.
- step C the cellular base station acquires the access point location information transmitted from the user terminal.
- the communication control method before the step B, includes information indicating whether the user terminal supports the ANDSF or the ANDSF information including the access point location information. It further has the step which transmits the information which shows whether it has to the said cellular base station.
- the communication control method further includes a step of transmitting the request from the cellular base station to the user terminal.
- the request from the cellular base station includes an identifier indicating a WLAN access point provided in the coverage area of the cellular base station.
- the step A includes a step in which the user terminal acquires the access point position information corresponding to a WLAN access point to which the user terminal has access right, and a list including the access point position information. Managing.
- the user terminal transmits the access point location information included in the list to the cellular base station in response to a request from the cellular base station.
- step B the user terminal transmits the access point location information included in the list to the cellular base station.
- step C the cellular base station acquires the access point location information transmitted from the user terminal.
- step B the user terminal transmits the access point location information to a server device included in the cellular network.
- step C the cellular base station acquires the access point location information from the server device.
- the communication control method uses information indicating whether the user terminal has the list including the access point location information before the step B, as the cellular base station. The method further includes transmitting to the station.
- the communication control method further includes a step of transmitting the request from the cellular base station to the user terminal.
- the request from the cellular base station includes an identifier indicating a WLAN access point provided in the coverage area of the cellular base station.
- the user terminals support cellular communication and WLAN communication.
- the user terminal includes a control unit that acquires access point location information related to a geographical location of a WLAN access point.
- the control unit transmits the access point location information to a cellular network.
- FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram according to the first embodiment.
- the cellular communication system includes a plurality of UEs (User Equipment) 100, an E-UTRAN (Evolved-UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network) 10, and an EPC (Evolved Packet Core) 20.
- UEs User Equipment
- E-UTRAN Evolved-UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network
- EPC Evolved Packet Core
- the E-UTRAN 10 corresponds to a radio access network (RAN).
- the EPC 20 corresponds to a core network.
- the E-UTRAN 10 and the EPC 20 constitute a network of a cellular communication system (that is, a cellular network).
- the UE 100 is a mobile radio communication device, and performs radio communication with a cell that has established a connection.
- UE100 is corresponded to a user terminal.
- the UE 100 is a terminal (dual terminal) that supports both cellular communication and WLAN communication methods.
- the E-UTRAN 10 includes a plurality of eNBs 200 (evolved Node-B).
- the eNB 200 corresponds to a cellular base station.
- the eNB 200 manages one or a plurality of cells, and performs radio communication with the UE 100 that has established a connection with the own cell.
- “cell” is used as a term indicating a minimum unit of a radio communication area, and is also used as a term indicating a function of performing radio communication with the UE 100.
- the eNB 200 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
- the eNB 200 is connected to each other via the X2 interface. Also, the eNB 200 is connected to an MME (Mobility Management Entity) / S-GW (Serving-Gateway) 500 included in the EPC 20 via the S1 interface.
- MME Mobility Management Entity
- S-GW Serving-Gateway
- the EPC 20 includes a plurality of MME / S-GWs 500.
- the MME is a network node that performs various types of mobility control for the UE 100, 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.
- the WLAN system includes a WLAN access point (hereinafter simply referred to as “AP”) 300.
- the AP 300 is an AP (Operator controlled AP) managed by an operator of the cellular communication system.
- the WLAN system is configured based on, for example, IEEE 802.11 standards.
- the AP 300 communicates with the UE 100 in a frequency band (WLAN frequency band) different from the cellular frequency band.
- the AP 300 is connected to the EPC 20 via a router or the like.
- the eNB 200 and the AP 300 are not limited to being individually arranged, and the eNB 200 and the AP 300 may be arranged at the same location (Collocated). As one form of Collated, the eNB 200 and the AP 300 may be directly connected by an arbitrary interface of the operator.
- the EPC 20 further includes an OAM (Operation and Maintenance) server 600.
- the OAM server 600 is a server device for maintenance and operation of a cellular network.
- the EPC 20 further includes an ANDSF server 700.
- the ANDSF server 700 manages ANDSF information related to the WLAN.
- the ANDSF server 700 provides ANDSF information related to the WLAN to the UE 100 by a NAS message.
- the ANDSF server 700 is not necessarily provided.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the UE 100.
- the UE 100 includes antennas 101 and 102, a cellular communication unit 111, a WLAN communication unit 112, a user interface 120, a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver 130, a battery 140, and a memory. 150 and a processor 160.
- the memory 150 and the processor 160 constitute a control unit.
- the UE 100 may not have the GNSS receiver 130.
- the memory 150 may be integrated with the processor 160, and this set (that is, a chip set) may be used as the processor 160 '.
- the antenna 101 and the cellular communication unit 111 are used for transmitting and receiving cellular radio signals.
- the cellular communication unit 111 converts the baseband signal output from the processor 160 into a cellular radio signal and transmits it from the antenna 101.
- the cellular communication unit 111 converts a cellular radio signal received by the antenna 101 into a baseband signal and outputs it to the processor 160.
- the antenna 102 and the WLAN communication unit 112 are used for transmitting and receiving WLAN radio signals.
- the WLAN communication unit 112 converts the baseband signal output from the processor 160 into a WLAN radio signal and transmits it from the antenna 102.
- the WLAN communication unit 112 converts the WLAN radio signal received by the antenna 102 into a baseband signal and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 160.
- the user interface 120 is an interface with a user who owns the UE 100, and includes, for example, a display, a microphone, a speaker, and various buttons.
- the user interface 120 receives an input from the user and outputs a signal indicating the content of the input to the processor 160.
- the GNSS receiver 130 receives a GNSS signal and outputs the received signal to the processor 160 in order to obtain position information indicating the geographical position of the UE 100.
- the battery 140 stores power to be supplied to each block of the UE 100.
- the memory 150 stores a program executed by the processor 160 and information used for processing by the processor 160.
- the processor 160 includes a baseband processor that performs modulation / demodulation and encoding / decoding of a baseband signal, and a CPU that executes programs stored in the memory 150 and performs various processes.
- the processor 160 may further include a codec that performs encoding / decoding of an audio / video signal.
- the processor 160 executes various processes and various communication protocols described later.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the eNB 200.
- the eNB 200 includes an antenna 201, a cellular communication unit 210, a network interface 220, a memory 230, and a processor 240.
- the memory 230 and the processor 240 constitute a control unit.
- the antenna 201 and the cellular communication unit 210 are used for transmitting and receiving cellular radio signals.
- the cellular communication unit 210 converts the baseband signal output from the processor 240 into a cellular radio signal and transmits it from the antenna 201.
- the cellular communication unit 210 converts a cellular radio signal received by the antenna 201 into a baseband signal and outputs it to the processor 240.
- the network interface 220 is connected to the neighboring eNB 200 via the X2 interface and is connected to the MME / S-GW 500 via the S1 interface.
- the network interface 220 is used for communication with the AP 300 via the EPC 20.
- the memory 230 stores a program executed by the processor 240 and information used for processing by the processor 240.
- the processor 240 includes a baseband processor that performs modulation / demodulation and encoding / decoding of a baseband signal, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the memory 230 and performs various processes.
- the processor 240 executes various processes and various communication protocols described later.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the AP 300. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the AP 300 includes an antenna 301, a WLAN communication unit 311, a network interface 320, a memory 330, and a processor 340.
- the antenna 301 and the WLAN communication unit 311 are used for transmitting and receiving WLAN radio signals.
- the WLAN communication unit 311 converts the baseband signal output from the processor 340 into a WLAN radio signal and transmits it from the antenna 301.
- the WLAN communication unit 311 converts the WLAN radio signal received by the antenna 301 into a baseband signal and outputs the baseband signal to the processor 340.
- the network interface 320 is connected to the EPC 20 via a router or the like.
- the network interface 320 is used for communication with the eNB 200 via the EPC 20.
- the memory 330 stores a program executed by the processor 340 and information used for processing by the processor 340.
- the processor 340 includes a baseband processor that performs modulation / demodulation and encoding / decoding of the baseband signal, and a CPU that executes programs stored in the memory 330 and performs various processes.
- FIG. 5 is a protocol stack diagram of a radio interface in the cellular communication system. As shown in FIG. 5, 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 (Medium 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.
- PHY physical
- Layer 2 includes a MAC (Medium 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.
- RRC Radio Resource Control
- the physical layer performs encoding / decoding, modulation / demodulation, antenna mapping / demapping, and resource mapping / demapping. Data is transmitted between the physical layer of the UE 100 and the physical layer of the eNB 200 via a physical channel.
- the MAC layer performs data priority control, retransmission processing by hybrid ARQ (HARQ), and the like. Data is transmitted via the transport channel between the MAC layer of the UE 100 and the MAC layer of the eNB 200.
- the MAC layer of the eNB 200 includes a uplink / downlink transport format (transport block size, modulation / coding scheme, and the like) and a scheduler that selects allocated resource blocks.
- 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 between the RLC layer of the UE 100 and the RLC layer of the eNB 200 via a logical channel.
- the PDCP layer performs header compression / decompression and encryption / decryption.
- the RRC layer is defined only in the control plane. Control messages (RRC messages) for various settings are transmitted between the RRC layer of the UE 100 and the RRC layer of the eNB 200.
- 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 a connection (RRC connection) between the RRC of the UE 100 and the RRC of the eNB 200, the UE 100 is in a cellular communication connection state (RRC connected mode). Otherwise, the UE 100 is in an idle state of cellular communication (RRC idle mode). ).
- the NAS layer located above the RRC layer performs session management and mobility management.
- the MME 300 and the ANDSF server 700 transmit / receive a NAS message to / from the UE 100.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operating environment according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of APs 300 are provided in the coverage area of the eNB 200.
- the AP 300 is an AP (Operator controlled AP) managed by an operator.
- a plurality of UEs 100 are located in the coverage area of the eNB 200 and in the coverage area of the AP 300.
- the UE 100 has established a connection with the eNB 200 and performs cellular communication with the eNB 200. Specifically, the UE 100 transmits and receives a cellular radio signal including traffic (user data) to and from the eNB 200. Or some UE100 does not need to establish the connection with eNB200.
- the eNB 200 knows the geographical position of the AP 300 (particularly, the AP 300 provided in the own coverage area). .
- the eNB 200 cannot acquire the AP position information from the ANDSF server 700. In such a case, it is difficult for the eNB 200 to grasp the geographical position of the AP 300.
- the function of “Logged MDT in Idle” is extended so that the eNB 200 can grasp the geographical location of the AP 300.
- the Logged MDT includes each processing of MDT measurement setting (Measurement configuration), MDT measurement (Measurement collection), and measurement result report (Measurement reporting).
- the UE 100 in the connected state receives the MDT setting message (Logged Measurement Configuration message) from the cellular network, and stores various MDT setting parameters included in the MDT setting message.
- the MDT setting parameters include a logging event, a logging period, a network absolute time, and the like.
- logging means a series of operations for measuring a wireless environment and storing measurement results.
- a logging event is an event that should be logged.
- periodic logging is specified, and the logging cycle is specified.
- the logging period is a period in which logging is to be performed, and a period from when the MDT measurement setting is performed to when the MDT measurement is terminated is designated.
- the network absolute time is a time serving as a reference for a time stamp added to a measurement result (hereinafter, simply referred to as “measurement result”) of the wireless environment.
- the UE 100 in the idle state performs logging according to the MDT setting parameter (Configuration). Specifically, the UE 100 measures the radio environment for the serving cell (and neighboring cells) when an event corresponding to the logging event occurs.
- the radio environment is, for example, reference signal reception power (RSRP) and reference signal reception quality (RSRQ).
- the UE100 memorize
- a combination of the measurement result, the position information, and the time stamp is referred to as a “measurement log”.
- the UE 100 ends the MDT measurement and starts a timer that defines a period (48 hours in the specification) in which the measurement result (measurement log) should be retained.
- the UE 100 is notified information (referred to as an “Availability indicator” in the specification) indicating that the UE 100 holds the measurement result when transitioning from the idle state to the connected state or during handover. Is transmitted from the UE 100 to the cellular network.
- the cellular network requests the UE 100 to transmit (report) the measurement result based on the availability indicator.
- the UE 100 transmits a measurement result (measurement log) to the cellular network in response to a request from the cellular network.
- the cellular network performs network optimization such as eliminating the coverage problem based on the measurement result (measurement log) from the UE 100.
- step S101 the OAM server 600 requests the eNB 200 included in the E-UTRAN 10 to execute Logged MDT in Idle.
- step S101 may be omitted.
- step S102 the eNB 200 transmits a Logged Measurement Configuration message to the UE 100 in the connected state.
- the Logged Measurement Configuration message corresponds to MDT related information.
- the Logged Measurement Configuration message may include information for requesting measurement for the AP 300 (hereinafter referred to as “AP measurement request”) in addition to the MDT setting parameter described above. Also, the Logged Measurement Configuration message may include an identifier (hereinafter referred to as “AP identifier”) indicating the AP 300 provided in the coverage area of the eNB 200 as the AP 300 to be measured.
- the AP identifier is an SSID (Service Set Identifier) or BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier).
- UE100 memorize
- step S103 the UE 100 that has transitioned from the connected state to the idle state performs logging according to the MDT setting parameter.
- the UE 100 performs logging for the AP 300 in addition to logging for the serving cell (and neighboring cell) for cellular communication or instead of logging for the serving cell (and neighboring cell) for cellular communication.
- the UE 100 may autonomously perform logging on the AP 300 as long as the WLAN communication unit 112 is on.
- the UE 100 In logging for the AP 300, the UE 100 measures the wireless environment of the measurable AP 300.
- the wireless environment for the AP 300 is, for example, reception power of a WLAN wireless signal (for example, a beacon signal) received from the AP 300.
- the UE 100 stores a measurement result for the AP 300 (hereinafter referred to as “AP measurement result”) together with position information and a time stamp.
- the AP measurement result includes an AP identifier.
- AP information the combination of the AP measurement result, the position information, and the time stamp
- the position information corresponding to the AP measurement result is referred to as “AP position information”.
- step S104 the UE 100 transmits an Availability indicator indicating that the measurement result is held to the eNB 200 included in the E-UTRAN 10 at the time of transition from the idle state to the connected state or at the time of handover.
- step S105 the eNB 200 that has received the availability indicator requests the UE 100 to transmit (report) the measurement result.
- steps S ⁇ b> 106 and S ⁇ b> 107 the UE 100 transmits the held measurement result (including AP information) to the OAM server 600 via the eNB 200 in response to a request from the eNB 200.
- the OAM server 600 acquires a measurement result (including AP information) from the UE 100.
- the OAM server 600 manages location information (AP location information) for each AP 300 based on the AP measurement result and location information included in the AP information.
- the OAM server 600 may manage the location information of the AP 300 in association with the coverage area (cell) including the AP 300 based on the cellular measurement result and the AP measurement result.
- the OAM server 600 provides the AP location information to the eNB 200.
- step S151 the eNB 200 requests the OAM server 600 to provide AP location information.
- step S151 may be omitted.
- the OAM server 600 transmits the AP position information to the eNB 200.
- the OAM server 600 transmits the location information of the AP 300 provided in the coverage area (cell) of the eNB 200 to the eNB 200. In this way, the eNB 200 acquires AP position information from the OAM server 600.
- the UE 100 in the idle state acquires the AP position information and holds the AP position information. Then, the UE 100 transmits AP location information to the OAM server 600 included in the cellular network.
- the eNB 200 acquires AP position information from the OAM server 600. Therefore, even when the ANDSF server 700 does not exist or when there is no interface between the ANDSF server 700 and the eNB 200, the eNB 200 grasps the geographical position of the AP 300 by extending the function of “Logged MDT in Idle”. it can.
- eNB200 enables grasping
- the system configuration and the operating environment are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- Logged MDT in Connected is a type of Logged MDT, and MDT measurement is performed by UE 100 in a connected state.
- MDT measurement is performed by UE 100 in a connected state.
- the difference between Logged MDT in Connected and Logged MDT in Idle is mainly described.
- the UE 100 in the connected state receives an MDT configuration message (Connected MDT Configuration message) from the cellular network, and stores various MDT configuration parameters included in the MDT configuration message.
- MDT configuration message Connected MDT Configuration message
- the UE 100 in the connected state performs logging according to the MDT setting parameter (Configuration).
- the UE 100 transmits the measurement result (measurement log) to the cellular network in response to a request from the eNB 200.
- the cellular network performs network optimization such as eliminating the coverage problem based on the measurement result (measurement log) from the UE 100.
- FIG. 9 is an operation sequence diagram according to the second embodiment.
- step S201 the eNB 200 transmits a Connected MDT Configuration message to the UE 100 in the connected state.
- the Connected MDT Configuration message corresponds to MDT related information.
- the Connected MDT Configuration message may include information (AP measurement request) for requesting measurement for the AP 300 in addition to the MDT setting parameters described above. Also, the Connected MDT Configuration message may include an identifier (AP identifier) indicating the AP 300 provided in the coverage area of the eNB 200 as the AP 300 to be measured. The UE 100 stores the MDT setting parameter included in the Connected MDT Configuration message.
- AP identifier an identifier indicating the AP 300 provided in the coverage area of the eNB 200 as the AP 300 to be measured.
- the Connected MDT Configuration message may include information for requesting the WLAN communication unit 112 to be turned on (hereinafter referred to as “WLAN on request”). Further, the Connected MDT Configuration message may include information for requesting to include detailed location information by the GNSS receiver 130. Alternatively, the eNB 200 may transmit information for requesting the UE 100 to include the detailed location information by the GNSS receiver 130 together with the Connected MDT Configuration message.
- step S202 the UE 100 in the connected state performs logging according to the MDT setting parameter.
- the UE 100 performs logging for the AP 300 in addition to logging for the serving cell (and neighboring cell) for cellular communication or instead of logging for the serving cell (and neighboring cell) for cellular communication.
- the UE 100 may autonomously perform logging on the AP 300 as long as the WLAN communication unit 112 is on even if the AP measurement request is not included in the MDT setting parameter. Further, when the AP identifier is included in the MDT setting parameter, the UE 100 may perform logging for the AP identifier. Furthermore, when the WLAN communication unit 112 is in the off state and the AP identifier is included in the MDT setting parameter, the UE 100 autonomously operates even if “WLAN on” is not explicitly requested. The WLAN communication unit 112 may be switched on.
- the UE 100 measures the wireless environment of the measurable AP 300.
- the wireless environment for the AP 300 is, for example, reception power of a WLAN wireless signal (for example, a beacon signal) received from the AP 300.
- UE100 memorize
- the AP measurement result includes an AP identifier.
- the combination of the AP measurement result, the position information, and the time stamp is referred to as “AP information”.
- the position information corresponding to the AP measurement result is referred to as “AP position information”.
- step S203 the eNB 200 requests the UE 100 to transmit (report) the measurement result. For example, when the eNB 200 determines to disconnect the connection with the UE 100, the eNB 200 requests the UE 100 to transmit (report) the measurement result before performing the process of disconnecting the connection with the UE 100.
- step S204 the UE 100 transmits the held measurement result (including AP information) to the eNB 200 in response to a request from the eNB 200.
- the eNB 200 receives the measurement result (including AP information) from the UE 100.
- the UE 100 in the connected state acquires the AP position information and holds the AP position information. And UE100 transmits AP position information to eNB200.
- the eNB 200 acquires the AP location information transmitted from the UE 100. Therefore, even when the ANDSF server 700 does not exist or when there is no interface between the ANDSF server 700 and the eNB 200, the eNB 200 can grasp the geographical position of the AP 300 by Logged MDT in Connected.
- the eNB 200 has acquired the AP information (including the AP position information) directly from the UE 100. However, as in the first embodiment described above, the eNB 200 transmits the AP information from the OAM server 600 to the eNB 200. May be provided. Specifically, the UE 100 transmits AP information to the OAM server 600. The eNB 200 acquires AP information from the OAM server 600.
- the eNB 200 requests the UE 100 to transmit (report) the measurement result in step S203.
- the UE 100 may transmit the measurement result or the availability indicator when, for example, the received power from the AP 300 that has been measured is equal to or less than the threshold value.
- the third embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment will be mainly described.
- the function of “Immediate MDT” is expanded so that the eNB 200 can grasp the geographical position of the AP 300.
- the third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment with respect to the system configuration and the operating environment.
- Immediate MDT is a kind of MDT, and is performed by adding location information to a measurement report for mobility control. That is, in Immediate MDT, UE100 does not hold
- the UE 100 in the connected state receives a measurement setting message (Measurement Configuration message) from the cellular network, and stores various measurement setting parameters included in the measurement setting message.
- the measurement parameter includes a report trigger that is a trigger for transmitting a measurement report.
- the Measurement Configuration message includes information for requesting to include location information (referred to as “Include Location Info” in the specification).
- the UE 100 in the connected state measures the radio environment for the serving cell (and the neighboring cell).
- the radio environment is, for example, reference signal reception power (RSRP) and reference signal reception quality (RSRQ).
- RSRP reference signal reception power
- RSRQ reference signal reception quality
- UE100 acquires position information.
- the UE 100 transmits a measurement report including a measurement result and position information to the eNB 200.
- FIG. 10 is an operation sequence diagram according to the third embodiment.
- step S301 the eNB 200 transmits a Measurement Configuration message including “Include Location Info” to the UE 100 in the connected state.
- the Measurement Configuration message including “Include Location Info” corresponds to the MDT related information.
- the report trigger included in the Measurement Configuration message is a trigger type that defines an event related to the wireless environment of the AP 300.
- the report trigger may be a trigger type that “AP 300 has a better wireless environment than the serving cell”.
- the Measurement Configuration message may include trigger information for triggering acquisition of AP position information and / or transmission of AP position information.
- the Measurement Configuration message may include an identifier (AP identifier) indicating the AP 300 provided in the coverage area of the eNB 200 as the AP 300 to be measured.
- AP identifier an identifier
- the Measurement Configuration message may include information for requesting the WLAN communication unit 112 to be turned on (WLAN on request). Furthermore, the Measurement Configuration message may include information for requesting to include detailed location information by the GNSS receiver 130.
- step S302 the UE 100 in the connected state performs measurement according to the Measurement Configuration message.
- the UE 100 performs the measurement for the AP 300 in addition to the measurement for the serving cell (and the neighboring cell) for the cellular communication or instead of the measurement for the serving cell (and the neighboring cell) for the cellular communication.
- the UE 100 autonomously transmits the WLAN communication unit even if “WLAN ON” is not explicitly requested. 112 may be switched on.
- the UE 100 measures the wireless environment for the measurable AP 300.
- the wireless environment for the AP 300 is, for example, reception power of a WLAN wireless signal (for example, a beacon signal) received from the AP 300.
- a WLAN wireless signal for example, a beacon signal
- the UE 100 may perform measurement for the AP identifier.
- step S303 the UE 100 transmits a measurement report including a measurement result (including an AP measurement result) and position information to the eNB 200.
- a measurement result including an AP measurement result
- position information is referred to as “AP information”.
- AP position information is referred to as “AP position information”.
- eNB200 receives the measurement report from UE100.
- UE100 in a connection state acquires AP position information.
- UE100 transmits to eNB200, without hold
- the eNB 200 acquires the AP location information transmitted from the UE 100. Therefore, even when the ANDSF server 700 does not exist or when no interface exists between the ANDSF server 700 and the eNB 200, the function of the Immediate MDT can be expanded so that the eNB 200 can grasp the geographical position of the AP 300.
- the eNB 200 acquires the AP information directly from the UE 100, but may provide the AP information from the OAM server 600 to the eNB 200 as in the first embodiment described above. Specifically, the UE 100 transmits AP information to the OAM server 600. The eNB 200 acquires AP information from the OAM server 600.
- the eNB 200 acquires AP location information from the UE 100 using ANDSF instead of using MDT.
- the fourth embodiment is the same as the first embodiment with respect to the system configuration and the operating environment.
- the ANDSF server 700 provides ANDSF information related to the AP 300 to the UE 100 by a NAS message.
- the ANDSF information includes a combination of an AP identifier and AP position information.
- the UE 100 can efficiently discover the AP 300 by performing the AP discovery process based on the ANDSF information. For example, the UE 100 switches the WLAN communication unit 112 to the on state in the vicinity of the geographical position indicated by the AP position information included in the ANDSF information. And UE100 discovers AP300 by searching for the beacon signal containing AP identifier contained in ANDSF information (scanning).
- FIG. 11 is an operation sequence diagram according to the fourth embodiment. Here, it is assumed that the UE 100 supports ANDSF.
- step S401 the ANDSF server 700 provides ANDSF information related to the AP 300 to the UE 100 by a NAS message.
- step S402 the UE 100 stores the ANDSF information from the ANDSF server 700.
- step S403 the eNB 200 transmits inquiry information regarding the AP position information to the UE 100.
- the inquiry information is information for inquiring whether to support ANDSF or whether to have ANDSF information including AP position information.
- the inquiry information may be information for inquiring whether or not there is ANDSF information including AP position information of a specific AP 300 provided in the coverage area of the eNB 200.
- the inquiry information includes the AP identifier of the specific AP 300.
- step S404 the UE 100 that has received the inquiry information transmits a response to the inquiry to the eNB 200. Specifically, the UE 100 transmits to the eNB 200 information indicating whether to support ANDSF or whether to have ANDSF information including AP location information.
- steps S403 and S404 the eNB 200 can determine whether or not the UE 100 can acquire the AP location information (ANDSF information).
- steps S403 and S404 are not essential and may be omitted.
- the eNB 200 requests the UE 100 to transmit ANDSF information including the AP position information.
- the eNB 200 may request the UE 100 to transmit AP location information (ANDSF information) for a specific AP 300 provided in its own coverage area.
- the request from the eNB 200 includes the AP identifier of the specific AP 300.
- the UE 100 transmits AP location information (ANDSF information) to the eNB 200 in response to a request from the eNB 200.
- the UE 100 transmits AP location information (ANDSF information) corresponding to the AP identifier to the eNB 200.
- the ANDSF information includes information on each AP 300 in an area over a wide range
- the UE 100 limits AP position information (ANDSF information) to the AP 300 in its vicinity (within a predetermined range from the current position). You may transmit to eNB200.
- the UE 100 that supports ANDSF acquires ANDSF information including AP location information from the ANDSF server 700.
- the UE 100 transmits the AP location information included in the ANDSF information to the eNB 200.
- the eNB 200 acquires the AP location information transmitted from the UE 100. Therefore, even when no interface exists between the ANDSF server 700 and the eNB 200, the eNB 200 can grasp the geographical position of the AP 300.
- the eNB 200 acquires the AP location information from the UE 100 by using the AP whitelist instead of using MDT or ANDSF.
- the fifth embodiment is the same as the first embodiment with respect to the system configuration and the operating environment.
- the UE 100 stores and manages an AP white list that is a list related to an AP 300 (such as an operator controlled AP) to which the UE 100 has access rights.
- the AP white list includes an AP identifier of the AP 300 and AP location information of the AP 300.
- the AP white list includes a case where the UE 100 updates autonomously, a case where the cellular network sets the UE 100, and a case where these are combined.
- the UE 100 autonomously updates the AP white list
- the UE 100 updates the AP white list when it is notified from the AP 300 that the AP 300 is an operator controlled AP after connecting to the AP 300.
- the UE 100 receives and stores the AP white list from the cellular network.
- the AP white list may be managed in units of eNB 200 (or in units of cells) or may be managed in units of tracking areas.
- the UE 100 switches the WLAN communication unit 112 to the on state in the vicinity of the geographical position indicated by the AP position information included in the AP white list. Then, the UE 100 discovers the AP 300 by searching (scanning) a beacon signal including the AP identifier included in the AP white list.
- FIG. 12 is an operation sequence diagram according to the fifth embodiment.
- step S501 the UE 100 manages the AP white list.
- eNB200 transmits the inquiry information regarding AP position information to UE100.
- the inquiry information is information for inquiring whether or not an AP white list including AP position information is included.
- the inquiry information may be information for inquiring whether or not there is an AP white list including AP position information of a specific AP 300 provided in the coverage area of the eNB 200.
- the inquiry information includes the AP identifier of the specific AP 300.
- step S503 the UE 100 that has received the inquiry information transmits a response to the inquiry to the eNB 200. Specifically, UE100 transmits the information which shows whether it has AP white list containing AP position information to eNB200.
- steps S502 and S503 the eNB 200 can determine whether or not the UE 100 is capable of acquiring AP location information (AP white list).
- steps S502 and S503 are not essential and may be omitted.
- the eNB 200 requests the UE 100 to transmit an AP white list including the AP position information.
- the eNB 200 may request the UE 100 to transmit AP location information (AP white list) for a specific AP 300 provided in its own coverage area.
- the request from the eNB 200 includes the AP identifier of the specific AP 300.
- the UE 100 transmits AP location information (AP white list) to the eNB 200 in response to a request from the eNB 200.
- AP white list AP location information
- the UE 100 transmits AP location information (AP white list) corresponding to the AP identifier to the eNB 200.
- the UE 100 limits the AP location information (ANDSF information) to the AP 300 in its vicinity (within a predetermined range from the current position). May be transmitted to the eNB 200.
- the UE 100 acquires AP location information corresponding to the AP 300 to which the UE 100 has access right, and manages an AP white list including the AP location information.
- the UE 100 transmits the AP location information included in the AP white list to the eNB 200.
- the eNB 200 acquires the AP location information transmitted from the UE 100. Therefore, even when the ANDSF server 700 does not exist or when no interface exists between the ANDSF server 700 and the eNB 200, the eNB 200 can grasp the geographical position of the AP 300.
- the eNB 200 acquires the AP information directly from the UE 100.
- the AP information may be provided from the OAM server 600 to the eNB 200 as in the first embodiment described above.
- the UE 100 transmits AP information to the OAM server 600.
- the eNB 200 acquires AP information from the OAM server 600.
- the OAM server 600 is acquired from a plurality of UEs 100 (and by a plurality of methods). Based on the obtained information, the position information of the AP 300 that seems statistically likely may be calculated.
- the AP 300 is information indicating the geographical position of the AP 300, for example, information indicating the longitude and latitude of the AP 300. is there.
- the altitude of the AP 300 may be included in the AP position information.
- the usage example of the AP location information in the eNB 200 is not particularly mentioned.
- the eNB 200 manages RAN level auxiliary information (RAN level WLAN discovery assistance information) for efficiently discovering the AP 300 based on the acquired AP location information.
- RAN level auxiliary information RAN level WLAN discovery assistance information
- the eNB 200 transmits the RAN level auxiliary information to the UE 100 by broadcasting. Thereby, each UE100 in the coverage area of eNB200 can discover AP300 efficiently by performing AP discovery process based on RAN level auxiliary information, even when ANDSF cannot be used.
- the RAN level auxiliary information is preferably received not only by the connected UE 100 but also by the idle UE 100, and is therefore a part of the system information block (SIB).
- the RAN level auxiliary information transmitted by the eNB 200 includes information regarding each AP 300 in the coverage area of the eNB 200.
- the RAN level auxiliary information includes an identifier of the AP 300, position information of the AP 300, and channel information of the AP 300.
- the eNB 200 may transmit the RAN level auxiliary information to the UE 100 by unicast.
- the UE 100 transmits request information for requesting transmission of the RAN level auxiliary information (hereinafter referred to as “RAN level auxiliary information request”) to the eNB 200.
- RAN level auxiliary information request can also be regarded as an interest notice for notifying an interest in the RAN level auxiliary information.
- the eNB 200 that has received the RAN level auxiliary information request transmits the RAN level auxiliary information to the UE 100 by unicast.
- the transmission of the RAN level auxiliary information by unicast can be realized by transmitting the RAN level auxiliary information by an RRC message.
- the LTE system has been described as an example of the cellular communication system.
- the present invention is not limited to the LTE system, and the present invention may be applied to systems other than the LTE system.
- the present invention is useful in the mobile communication field.
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第1実施形態乃至第5実施形態に係る通信制御方法は、セルラ通信及びWLAN通信をサポートするユーザ端末が、WLANアクセスポイントの地理的位置に関するアクセスポイント位置情報を取得するステップAと、前記ユーザ端末が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報をセルラネットワークに送信するステップBと、前記セルラネットワークに含まれるセルラ基地局が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得するステップCと、を有する。
以下、図面を参照して、3GPP規格に準拠して構成されるセルラ通信システム(LTEシステム)を無線LAN(WLAN)システムと連携させる場合の実施形態を説明する。
図1は、第1実施形態に係るシステム構成図である。図1に示すように、セルラ通信システムは、複数のUE(User Equipment)100と、E-UTRAN(Evolved-UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network)10と、EPC(Evolved Packet Core)20と、を含む。
以下において、第1実施形態に係る動作について説明する。
図6は、第1実施形態に係る動作環境を説明するための図である。図6に示すように、eNB200のカバレッジエリア内に複数のAP300が設けられている。AP300は、オペレータにより管理されるAP(Operator controlled AP)である。
MDT(Minimization of Drive Tests)では、UE100は、無線環境を測定(MDT測定)し、測定結果を自身の位置情報と共にセルラネットワーク側に報告する。
第1実施形態では、上述したように、Logged MDT(Logged MDT in Idle)の機能を拡張して、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握可能にする。図7及び図8は、第1実施形態に係る動作シーケンス図である。
第1実施形態では、アイドル状態にあるUE100は、AP位置情報を取得し、AP位置情報を保持する。そして、UE100は、セルラネットワークに含まれるOAMサーバ600に対して、AP位置情報を送信する。eNB200は、OAMサーバ600からAP位置情報を取得する。従って、ANDSFサーバ700が存在しない場合、又はANDSFサーバ700とeNB200との間にインターフェイスが存在しない場合でも、「Logged MDT in Idle」の機能を拡張することにより、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握できる。
第2実施形態について、上述した第1実施形態との相違点を主として説明する。第2実施形態では、「Logged MDT in Connected」により、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握可能にする。尚、第2実施形態は、システム構成及び動作環境については第1実施形態と同様である。
以下において、第2実施形態に係る動作について説明する。
Logged MDT in Connectedは、Logged MDTの一種であって、接続状態のUE100によりMDT測定が行われる。ここでは、Logged MDT in Connectedについて、Logged MDT in Idleとの相違点を主として説明する。
第2実施形態では、上述したように、Logged MDT in Connectedにより、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握可能にする。図9は、第2実施形態に係る動作シーケンス図である。
第2実施形態では、接続状態にあるUE100は、AP位置情報を取得し、AP位置情報を保持する。そして、UE100は、AP位置情報をeNB200に送信する。eNB200は、UE100から送信されたAP位置情報を取得する。従って、ANDSFサーバ700が存在しない場合、又はANDSFサーバ700とeNB200との間にインターフェイスが存在しない場合でも、Logged MDT in Connectedにより、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握できる。
上述した第2実施形態では、eNB200は、UE100から直接的にAP情報(AP位置情報を含む)を取得していたが、上述した第1実施形態と同様に、OAMサーバ600からeNB200にAP情報を提供してもよい。具体的には、UE100は、OAMサーバ600に対して、AP情報を送信する。eNB200は、OAMサーバ600からAP情報を取得する。
上述した第2実施形態では、ステップS203においてeNB200は、測定結果の送信(報告)をUE100に要求していた。しかしながら、ステップS203での要求を行なわずに、UE100は、例えば測定していたAP300からの受信電力が閾値以下になった場合に、測定結果を送信する、又はAvailabilityインジケータを送信してもよい。
第3実施形態について、上述した第1実施形態との相違点を主として説明する。第3実施形態では、「Immediate MDT」の機能を拡張して、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握可能にする。尚、第3実施形態は、システム構成及び動作環境については第1実施形態と同様である。
以下において、第3実施形態に係る動作について説明する。
ここでは、一般的なImmediate MDTについて説明する。Immediate MDTは、MDTの一種であって、モビリティ制御のための測定報告に位置情報を付加することにより行われる。すなわち、Immediate MDTでは、UE100は、測定結果を報告可能になるまで保持するのではなく、測定結果を即座にeNB200に報告する。
第3実施形態では、上述したように、Immediate MDTの機能を拡張して、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握可能にする。図10は、第3実施形態に係る動作シーケンス図である。
第3実施形態では、接続状態にあるUE100は、AP位置情報を取得する。UE100は、AP位置情報を保持することなくeNB200に送信する。eNB200は、UE100から送信されたAP位置情報を取得する。従って、ANDSFサーバ700が存在しない場合、又はANDSFサーバ700とeNB200との間にインターフェイスが存在しない場合でも、Immediate MDTの機能を拡張して、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握できる。
上述した第3実施形態では、eNB200は、UE100から直接的にAP情報を取得していたが、上述した第1実施形態と同様に、OAMサーバ600からeNB200にAP情報を提供してもよい。具体的には、UE100は、OAMサーバ600に対して、AP情報を送信する。eNB200は、OAMサーバ600からAP情報を取得する。
第4実施形態について、上述した第1実施形態乃至第3実施形態との相違点を主として説明する。第4実施形態は、MDTを利用するのではなく、ANDSFを利用して、eNB200がUE100からAP位置情報を取得する。尚、第4実施形態は、システム構成及び動作環境については第1実施形態と同様である。
以下において、第4実施形態に係る動作について説明する。
ここでは、一般的なANDSFについて説明する。ANDSFサーバ700(図1参照)は、AP300に関するANDSF情報をNASメッセージによりUE100に提供する。ANDSF情報は、AP識別子及びAP位置情報の組み合わせを含む。
図11は、第4実施形態に係る動作シーケンス図である。ここでは、UE100がANDSFをサポートする場合を想定する。
第4実施形態では、ANDSFをサポートするUE100は、ANDSFサーバ700から、AP位置情報を含んだANDSF情報を取得する。UE100は、eNB200からの要求に応じて、ANDSF情報に含まれるAP位置情報をeNB200に送信する。eNB200は、UE100から送信されたAP位置情報を取得する。従って、ANDSFサーバ700とeNB200との間にインターフェイスが存在しない場合でも、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握できる。
第5実施形態について、上述した第1実施形態乃至第4実施形態との相違点を主として説明する。第5実施形態は、MDT又はANDSFを利用するのではなく、APホワイトリストを利用して、eNB200がUE100からAP位置情報を取得する。尚、第5実施形態は、システム構成及び動作環境については第1実施形態と同様である。
以下において、第5実施形態に係る動作について説明する。
第5実施形態に係るAPホワイトリストについて説明する。第5実施形態では、UE100は、自身がアクセス権を持つAP300(Operator controlled APなど)に関するリストであるAPホワイトリストを記憶及び管理する。APホワイトリストは、AP300のAP識別子と、そのAP300のAP位置情報と、を含む。
図12は、第5実施形態に係る動作シーケンス図である。
第5実施形態では、UE100は、自身がアクセス権を持つAP300に対応するAP位置情報を取得し、AP位置情報を含んだAPホワイトリストを管理する。UE100は、eNB200からの要求に応じて、APホワイトリストに含まれるAP位置情報をeNB200に送信する。eNB200は、UE100から送信されたAP位置情報を取得する。従って、ANDSFサーバ700が存在しない場合、又はANDSFサーバ700とeNB200との間にインターフェイスが存在しない場合でも、eNB200がAP300の地理的位置を把握できる。
上述した第5実施形態では、eNB200は、UE100から直接的にAP情報を取得していたが、上述した第1実施形態と同様に、OAMサーバ600からeNB200にAP情報を提供してもよい。具体的には、UE100は、OAMサーバ600に対して、AP情報を送信する。eNB200は、OAMサーバ600からAP情報を取得する。
上述した第1実施形態乃至第5実施形態は、別個独立して実施する場合に限らず、相互に組み合わせて実施してもよい。
米国仮出願第61/825262(2013年5月20日出願)の全内容が、参照により、本願明細書に組み込まれている。
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- セルラ通信及びWLAN通信をサポートするユーザ端末が、WLANアクセスポイントの地理的位置に関するアクセスポイント位置情報を取得するステップAと、
前記ユーザ端末が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報をセルラネットワークに送信するステップBと、
前記セルラネットワークに含まれるセルラ基地局が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得するステップCと、
を有することを特徴とする通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップAにおいて、前記WLANアクセスポイントのカバレッジエリア内に位置する前記ユーザ端末は、前記ユーザ端末の地理的位置を示す情報を測定することにより前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記ステップAにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記セルラネットワークから設定されるMDT関連情報に基づいて、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項2に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記MDT関連情報は、前記WLANアクセスポイントに対する測定を要求するための情報を含むことを特徴とする請求項3に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記MDT関連情報は、測定対象のWLANアクセスポイントとして、前記セルラ基地局のカバレッジエリア内に設けられたWLANアクセスポイントを示す識別子を含むことを特徴とする請求項3に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記ステップAにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記MDT関連情報に基づいて、前記WLANアクセスポイントからの受信電力を示す受信電力情報を前記アクセスポイント位置情報と共に取得することを特徴とする請求項3に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記ステップAは、
前記セルラ通信のアイドル状態にある前記ユーザ端末が、前記MDT関連情報に基づいて、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得するステップと、
前記アイドル状態にある前記ユーザ端末が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を保持するステップと、
を含み、
前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記セルラネットワークに含まれるサーバ装置に対して、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を送信し、
前記ステップCにおいて、前記セルラ基地局は、前記サーバ装置から前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項3に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップAは、
前記セルラ通信の接続状態にある前記ユーザ端末が、前記MDT関連情報に基づいて、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得するステップと、
前記接続状態にある前記ユーザ端末が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を保持するステップと、
を含むことを特徴とする請求項3に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップBよりも前において、前記接続状態にある前記ユーザ端末が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を保持していることを示す通知情報を前記セルラネットワークに送信するステップをさらに有することを特徴とする請求項8に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記ステップAにおいて、前記セルラ通信の接続状態にある前記ユーザ端末は、前記MDT関連情報に基づいて、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得し、
前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を保持することなく前記セルラネットワークに送信することを特徴とする請求項3に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記MDT関連情報は、前記アクセスポイント位置情報の取得、及び/又は前記アクセスポイント位置情報の送信をトリガするためのトリガ情報を含むことを特徴とする請求項10に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を前記セルラ基地局に送信し、
前記ステップCにおいて、前記セルラ基地局は、前記ユーザ端末から送信された前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項8に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記セルラネットワークに含まれるサーバ装置に対して、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を送信し、
前記ステップCにおいて、前記セルラ基地局は、前記サーバ装置から前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項8に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップAにおいて、ANDSFをサポートする前記ユーザ端末は、ANDSFサーバから、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を含んだANDSF情報を取得し、
前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記セルラ基地局からの要求に応じて、前記ANDSF情報に含まれる前記アクセスポイント位置情報を前記セルラ基地局に送信し、
前記ステップCにおいて、前記セルラ基地局は、前記ユーザ端末から送信された前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップBよりも前において、前記ユーザ端末が、前記ANDSFをサポートする否かを示す情報、又は、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を含んだ前記ANDSF情報を有しているか否かを示す情報を、前記セルラ基地局に送信するステップをさらに有することを特徴とする請求項14に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記要求を前記セルラ基地局から前記ユーザ端末に送信するステップをさらに有し、
前記セルラ基地局からの前記要求は、前記セルラ基地局のカバレッジエリア内に設けられたWLANアクセスポイントを示す識別子を含むことを特徴とする請求項14に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップAは、
前記ユーザ端末が、該ユーザ端末がアクセス権を持つWLANアクセスポイントに対応する前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得するステップと、
前記アクセスポイント位置情報を含んだリストを管理するステップと、
を含み、
前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記セルラ基地局からの要求に応じて、前記リストに含まれる前記アクセスポイント位置情報を前記セルラネットワークに送信することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記リストに含まれる前記アクセスポイント位置情報を前記セルラ基地局に送信し、
前記ステップCにおいて、前記セルラ基地局は、前記ユーザ端末から送信された前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項17に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップBにおいて、前記ユーザ端末は、前記セルラネットワークに含まれるサーバ装置に対して、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を送信し、
前記ステップCにおいて、前記セルラ基地局は、前記サーバ装置から前記アクセスポイント位置情報を取得することを特徴とする請求項17に記載の通信制御方法。 - 前記ステップBよりも前において、前記ユーザ端末が、前記アクセスポイント位置情報を含んだ前記リストを有しているか否かを示す情報を、前記セルラ基地局に送信するステップをさらに有することを特徴とする請求項17に記載の通信制御方法。
- 前記要求を前記セルラ基地局から前記ユーザ端末に送信するステップをさらに有し、
前記セルラ基地局からの前記要求は、前記セルラ基地局のカバレッジエリア内に設けられたWLANアクセスポイントを示す識別子を含むことを特徴とする請求項17に記載の通信制御方法。 - セルラ通信及びWLAN通信をサポートするユーザ端末であって、
WLANアクセスポイントの地理的位置に関するアクセスポイント位置情報を取得する制御部を備え、
前記制御部は、前記アクセスポイント位置情報をセルラネットワークに送信することを特徴とするユーザ端末。
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