TOPIC: AI/ML Enhancements for 5G System Definition: AT&T is interested in potential enhancements to enable the 5G system to assist cross-domain operations, support AI/ML-related data or model sharing, improve coordination of cross-domain AI/ML functionalities, and implement AI-based positioning in the RAN. They also focus on detection, prevention, and mitigation of signaling storms. Usecases: Enhanced network performance, improved cross-domain operations, optimized AI/ML functionalities, efficient signaling management. Examples: 5G Core assistance for AIML data exchange, Architecture extensions for cross-domain AI/ML functionalities. Unique keywords: AI/ML, 5G system, cross-domain, AIML data exchange, RAN AI-based positioning. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Next Generation Real-Time Communication Definition: AT&T proposes objectives for Next Generation Real-Time Communication in Release 19. These objectives include supporting interworking and roaming of IMS data channel, enhancing IMS data channel services and operational aspects, and improving IMS media plane architecture to support metaverse and IMS-based XR services. They also aim to enable mechanisms in IMS for external API invokers to subscribe to specific events related to IMS subscribers. Usecases: Enhanced real-time communication services, seamless interworking and roaming, improved support for metaverse and XR services. Examples: Support interworking and roaming of IMS data channel, Enhance IMS media plane architecture for metaverse and XR services. Unique keywords: Next Generation Real-Time Communication, IMS data channel, metaverse, IMS-based XR services. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Usage of User Identifiers in the 5G System Definition: AT&T emphasizes the need to enhance the 5G System to allow for the creation and utilization of user-specific identities. This enables operators to provide enhanced user experiences, optimized performance, and offer services to devices and users not part of their 3GPP network. The topics cover architectural assumptions, user identity settings and parameters, network controls, user identity management, and privacy considerations. Usecases: Enhanced user experience, optimized performance, expanded service offerings, improved privacy management. Examples: Architectural assumptions supporting user identities, User identity settings and parameters, Network controls for user identifiers. Unique keywords: User Identifiers, 5G System, user-specific identities, 3GPP network. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: XRM/Metaverse Definition: AT&T suggests potential enhancements for the 5G system to support XRM (Extended Reality Metaverse). These enhancements include improvements in PDU Set handling, QoS control for XR and media services, uplink QoS and power saving for XRM, and further support for non-3GPP access. They also propose architectural enhancements to support the Mobile Metaverse. Usecases: Enhanced XR experiences, improved QoS for XR and media services, efficient power management, expanded access options. Examples: Enhancement for PDU Set handling, QoS control for XR and media services. Unique keywords: XRM, Metaverse, PDU Set handling, QoS control, non-3GPP access. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: ProSe 5GS (Proximity Services in 5G System) Definition: AT&T suggests objectives for ProSe 5GS in Release 19, including enhancements for UE-to-Network Relay to support multiple NR PC5 hops, support of non-3GPP RAT over PC5 reference point, multi-path transmission, IMS services for Remote UE via UE-to-Network Relay, support of MBS traffic to Remote UE, and support of Relay UE with multiple access types. Usecases: Proximity-based services, device-to-device communication, enhanced IMS services for remote devices, improved connectivity for Relay UE. Examples: Support of multi-path transmission, IMS services for Remote UE, Support of Relay UE with multiple access types. Unique keywords: ProSe, 5GS, NR PC5 hops, non-3GPP RAT, IMS services. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Roaming Value Added Services Definition: AT&T discusses potential objectives for roaming value-added services (RVAS) in Release 19, including Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming (SoR) during registration, and subscription-based routing to a specific core network in a different country. Usecases: Enhanced roaming services, personalized welcome messages, optimized routing for roaming subscribers. Examples: Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming during registration. Unique keywords: Roaming Value Added Services, Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: 5G Support for Femto Definition: AT&T highlights the concept of 5G "HgNB" (Home evolved Node B) and the need to study its architecture, access control mechanisms, and RAN internal architecture aspects. They emphasize the importance of enabling provisioning of subscribers for 5G Femto cells and access control management by the Closed Access Group (CAG) owner or authorized administrator. Usecases: Improved coverage and capacity in localized areas, deployment of small cell networks, support for private networks. Examples: Study architecture and access control mechanisms for 5G Femto, Enable provisioning and access control for 5G Femto cells. Unique keywords: 5G Femto, HgNB, access control, provisioning, RAN-Core interface. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: VMR Phase 2 (Vehicle-to-Everything Mobile Relay) Definition: AT&T suggests objectives for VMR Phase 2, including enabling multi-hop relay, architecture enhancements for relay authorization, QoS support over the backhaul, Cell ID/TAC management, and support for UE location services and emergency services. Usecases: V2X communication, intelligent transportation systems, vehicle connectivity and safety services. Examples: Enable multi-hop relay for VMR, Specify architecture enhancements for relay authorization and QoS support. Unique keywords: VMR, V2X communication, multi-hop relay, QoS support, Cell ID/TAC management. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Advanced Air Mobility in Cellular Environment Definition: AT&T proposes objectives for advanced air mobility in a cellular environment, including enhancing NEF services for data exchange between MNOs and UTM functions, enabling network-assisted mechanisms for Detect and Avoid solutions, improving multi-PLMN connectivity, and studying support for C2CSP model. Usecases: Integration of cellular networks into air traffic management, intelligent flight planning, reliable connectivity for air vehicles. Examples: Enhance NEF services for data exchange, Enable network-assisted Detect and Avoid solutions, Improve multi-PLMN connectivity. Unique keywords: Advanced Air Mobility, NEF services, Detect and Avoid, C2CSP model. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: MPS (Messaging Priority Service) Definition: AT&T prioritizes MPS for legacy SMS, including legacy SMS over NAS, legacy SMS over IP, and IMS messaging. Usecases: Priority messaging services, ensuring message delivery for critical communications. Examples: Legacy SMS over NAS, Legacy SMS over IP. Unique keywords: MPS, Messaging Priority Service, legacy SMS, IMS messaging. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Addressing 5GSA Deployment related issues Definition: AT&T addresses deployment-related issues in 5GSA (5G Standalone) deployments, emphasizing the need for 3GPP to promptly address identified standards gaps. They propose allocating separate time units in SA2 for addressing these issues and ensuring their prioritization. Usecases: Smooth deployment of 5GSA networks, addressing identified standards gaps. Examples: Allocating separate time units for addressing deployment-related issues. Unique keywords: 5GSA Deployment, standards gaps, deployment-related issues, time units. Company Name: AT&T Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Release 19/5G Advanced Considerations Definition: Orange focuses on advanced considerations for Release 19/5G, including enhancements in 5GS, higher performance, advanced services, network intelligence, and energy efficiency. Usecases: Improved network performance, enhanced services, intelligent network management, energy-efficient operations. Examples: 5GS enhancements, higher performance optimizations, network intelligence capabilities. Unique keywords: Release 19, 5G Advanced, 5GS enhancements, network intelligence, energy efficiency. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Network Slicing Enhancement Definition: Orange highlights the need to support simultaneous accesses of network slices in different VPLMNs for roaming UEs to cater to future use cases and deployment models. Usecases: Enhanced roaming experiences, diverse use cases requiring multiple network slices, improved connectivity for roaming UEs. Examples: Support for simultaneous accesses of network slices in different VPLMNs. Unique keywords: Network slicing, roaming UEs, VPLMNs, deployment models. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Study on Emergency Short Message Service over IMS Definition: Orange proposes a new WID to enable access to emergency services through SMS. They emphasize the importance of complying with EU regulations and completing the stage 2/3 follow-up work in Release 19. Usecases: Emergency communication, ensuring access to emergency services through SMS. Examples: Enable access to emergency services through SMS, Compliance with EU regulations. Unique keywords: Emergency Short Message Service, SMS, EU regulations, stage 2/3 follow-up work. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Charging for LBO (Local Breakout) Definition: Orange addresses the need to enhance charging for scenarios involving more than two PLMNs. They aim to support charging for multiple PLMN scenarios where multiple CHFs (Charging Functions) are involved. Usecases: Charging scenarios involving multiple PLMNs, accurate charging for LBO deployments. Examples: Support for charging in multiple PLMN scenarios, Involvement of multiple CHFs. Unique keywords: Charging for LBO, PLMNs, CHFs. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Ambient IoT Definition: Orange focuses on zero/ultra-low-energy devices with ambient energy harvesting, such as RF or solar. They highlight use cases like passive tags (RFID-like) for asset tracking, semi-passive/active IoT for low complexity sensors, and emphasize the need for network control with tags and UE. Usecases: Low-power IoT devices, asset tracking, energy-efficient IoT solutions. Examples: Passive tags for asset tracking, Semi-passive IoT sensors. Unique keywords: Ambient IoT, ultra-low-energy devices, asset tracking, network control. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: XR/Metaverse Definition: Orange proposes further enhancements to support XR/Metaverse services. They aim to make 5GS ready for XR/Metaverse, ensuring interconnection between mobile metaverse service platforms and managing e-wallets for secure customer information storage. They also mention the link to the European Commission's work on a European Digital Identity wallet. Usecases: Extended Reality (XR), metaverse services, secure customer information management. Examples: Interconnection of metaverse service platforms, European Digital Identity wallet. Unique keywords: XR, Metaverse, 5GS, mobile metaverse service platforms, European Digital Identity wallet. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: AI/ML Definition: Orange aims to continue improving the support for AI/ML Model Transfer Phase 2 with new use cases and performance requirements. They emphasize the need for efficient AI/ML operations using direct device connection. Usecases: AI/ML model transfer, efficient AI/ML operations, direct device connection. Examples: AI/ML model transfer phase 2, Performance requirements for AI/ML operations. Unique keywords: AI/ML, Model Transfer, direct device connection. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles Definition: Orange discusses the detection of drones within the 5G System network, geofencing for visual line of sight UAV missions, and the need for the 5G system to be aware of line of sight constraints. They highlight the importance of monitoring the relative positions of aerial UE and its pilot to ensure compliance with line of sight requirements. Usecases: UAV detection, geofencing for UAV missions, compliance with line of sight constraints. Examples: Detection of UAVs within the 5G System network, Geofencing for visual line of sight missions. Unique keywords: Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles, drones detection, geofencing, line of sight constraints. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Energy Efficiency in 5G System Definition: Orange emphasizes system-wide support for energy efficiency/energy saving in 5G, including the 5GC, NG RAN, UE, and OAM. They propose AI-assisted energy-saving control, coordinated energy-saving control across different network elements, and interactions to adapt to varying conditions. Usecases: Energy-efficient 5G operations, power-saving techniques, AI-assisted control for energy efficiency. Examples: System-wide energy-saving support, AI-assisted energy-saving control. Unique keywords: Energy Efficiency, 5G System, AI-assisted control, power saving. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Roaming Value Added Services Definition: Orange highlights use cases for Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming (SoR), and IMSI-based routing to a particular core network for roaming subscribers. Usecases: Enhanced roaming services, personalized welcome messages, optimized routing for roaming subscribers. Examples: Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming during registration, IMSI-based routing. Unique keywords: Roaming Value Added Services, Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming, IMSI-based routing. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: 5GS Enhancements for Satellite Access Definition: Orange proposes enhancements for 5GS to support satellite access, including a regenerative generic architecture study, dual access/steer, and GNSS-independent operation. Usecases: Satellite access in 5GS, improved performance in satellite scenarios, GNSS-independent operation. Examples: Regenerative generic architecture study, Dual access for satellite access, GNSS-independent operation. Unique keywords: 5GS Enhancements, Satellite Access, GNSS-independent operation. Company Name: Orange Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: XRM-Enhancement Definition: China Mobile proposes enhancements for the 5G system to support eXtended Reality/Metaverse (XRM) services. This includes optimizing distributed task processing, supporting non-3GPP access, enabling high mobility and large capacity for XR and media services, and enhancing spatial information and digital asset management. Usecases: Improved performance for XR services, efficient distributed task processing, seamless integration of XR and media services, enhanced spatial information management. Examples: PDU Set handling enhancements, QoS control improvements, support for non-3GPP access, high mobility and large capacity for XR services, spatial information and digital asset management enhancements. Unique keywords: XRM-Enhancement, XR services, distributed task processing, non-3GPP access, spatial information, digital asset management. Company Name: China Mobile Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Integrated Sensing and Communication Definition: China Mobile focuses on supporting the integration of sensing and communication capabilities in the 5G system. This involves enhancing the architecture and functions to enable the perception and utilization of information from the surrounding environment or objects via NR RF signals. Usecases: Leveraging NR RF signals for sensing applications, discovery and selection of sensing entities, sensing control, and handling of sensing data. Examples: Architecture enhancements for integrated sensing and communication, signaling interactions for sensing service initiation, authorization, control, and data reporting. Unique keywords: Integrated Sensing, NR RF signals, sensing services, sensing entities, sensing data. Company Name: China Mobile Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: System architecture for next-generation real-time communication services phase 2 Definition: China Mobile is interested in enhancing the system architecture, interfaces, and procedures of the IMS network to meet the requirements of next-generation real-time communication services phase 2. Usecases: Improved IMS network architecture, enhanced IMS-related services, interworking, LBO roaming, data offloading, and service-based media plane. Examples: Architecture enhancements for IMS network, support for standalone data channel, third-party ID, service-based media plane enhancements. Unique keywords: Real-time communication services, IMS network architecture, IMS-related services, data offloading, service-based media plane. Company Name: China Mobile Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) for 5GS Service Definition: China Mobile aims to leverage AI/ML technologies to enable AI/ML-enabled use cases in the 5G Core (5GC) and air interface intelligence. This includes detecting, preventing, and mitigating signaling storms and studying enhancements to support vertical federal learning in the 5GC. Usecases: Signaling storm management, energy-saving assistance, policy recommendation, AI/ML-enabled use cases, AI/ML for air interface. Examples: Detection/prevention/mitigation of signaling storms, NWDAF-assisted energy saving and policy recommendation, enhancements for vertical federal learning in the 5GC. Unique keywords: AI/ML, 5GS Service, signaling storms, NWDAF, energy saving. Company Name: China Mobile Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Architecture enhancement of supporting Energy Efficiency as a service criteria Definition: China Mobile emphasizes the need for architecture enhancements to support energy efficiency as a service criteria. This includes network exposure of energy-related information, introduction of new network functions for energy saving, and energy-saving triggered network adjustments. Usecases: Optimization of energy efficiency, network exposure of energy-related information, energy-saving network adjustments. Examples: Network exposure of energy-related information, new network functions for energy saving, energy-saving triggered network adjustments. Unique keywords: Energy Efficiency, energy-related information, network functions, energy-saving network adjustments. Company Name: China Mobile Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Streamlined ATSSS Definition: Apple aims to simplify and optimize the deployment scenarios for ATSSS (Application Traffic Steering, Switching, and Splitting) and study additional enhancements. This includes extending the MPQUIC steering functionality, relaxing the use of IPSec tunnel encapsulation, and supporting MA PDU Sessions and LADN establishment. Usecases: Improved traffic steering and switching, optimized deployment of ATSSS, enhanced support for non-UDP traffic, improved MA PDU Session establishment. Examples: Extending MPQUIC steering functionality, relaxing IPSec tunnel encapsulation, supporting MA PDU Session with Branching Point, supporting LADN establishment. Unique keywords: ATSSS, MPQUIC, IPSec tunnel encapsulation, MA PDU Session, LADN. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Enhancements to QoS framework Definition: Apple proposes enhancements to the 5G QoS (Quality of Service) framework, including identifying QUIC streams, providing differentiated QoS for different streams, and improving Reflective QoS processing requirements. Usecases: Differentiated QoS for QUIC streams, improved packet filter creation, enhanced Reflective QoS for higher throughput. Examples: Enhancing Packet Filter Set and Packet Flow Description, supporting QUIC streams, relaxing per-packet processing requirements for Reflective QoS. Unique keywords: QoS framework, QUIC streams, Reflective QoS, packet filter, packet flow. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Enhancement of 5G UE Policy; Phase-2 Definition: Apple aims to optimize the procedures for UE Policy requesting and provisioning. This involves ensuring enforceability of UE policies and exploring additional triggers and procedures for UE Policy provisioning. Usecases: Optimized UE Policy provisioning, enforceable UE policies, enhanced procedures for UE Policy provisioning. Examples: Optimizing UE Policy provisioning procedures, exploring new triggers, alternative provisioning procedures. Unique keywords: UE Policy, policy provisioning, enforceability, triggers, procedures. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: MASQUE for Enhanced Traffic Management Definition: Apple explores the use of MASQUE (Multiplexed Application Substrate over QUIC Encryption) technology to enhance 5GC (5G Core) traffic management capabilities. This includes studying the benefits of MASQUE for encrypted traffic, integration with other 5GC functions, and advertising MASQUE capabilities to the UE. Usecases: Enhanced traffic management, explicit information exchange on encrypted traffic, improved user plane data reporting. Examples: Leveraging MASQUE for 5GC traffic management, integrating MASQUE with analytics and URSP enforcement, advertising MASQUE capabilities to the UE. Unique keywords: MASQUE, traffic management, encrypted traffic, user plane data, UE provisioning. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Further enhancements for XR services and Metaverse Definition: Apple focuses on further enhancing PDU Set handling and UE power savings for XR (Extended Reality) services. They also address new requirements for Mobile Metaverse Services and explore multi-access support and improved protocols. Usecases: Improved PDU Set handling, power savings for XR, enhanced support for Mobile Metaverse Services, multi-access support. Examples: Enhancing PDU Set handling for different protocols, supporting non-3GPP access and L4S, improving uplink QoS and power saving for XR. Unique keywords: XR services, Metaverse, PDU Set handling, power savings, multi-access support. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Upper layer traffic steering, switching, and splitting over dual 3GPP access Definition: Apple suggests enhancing the 5G system architecture to enable an MA PDU Session to simultaneously support two 3GPP access paths. This includes studying PLMN/SNPN selection, registration and session management procedures, and supporting mobility between different access configurations. Usecases: Simultaneous support for dual 3GPP access, seamless mobility between access configurations, improved PLMN/SNPN selection and management. Examples: Enhancing registration and session management procedures, supporting mobility between different access paths, extending policies and steering functionalities. Unique keywords: Upper layer traffic steering, dual 3GPP access, PLMN/SNPN, registration, mobility. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: System Architecture enablers for AI/ML Radio Definition: Apple explores enhancements to enable AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) Radio in the 5G system. This includes studying a common AI/ML framework, enhancing UE data collection, supporting model transfer, and ensuring security and privacy. Usecases: Enabling AI/ML Radio, improved UE data collection, secure model transfer, common AI/ML framework. Examples: Enhancing UE data collection for AI/ML model training, supporting secure model transfer, studying AI/ML framework for 5GS. Unique keywords: AI/ML Radio, UE data collection, model transfer, security, privacy. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Emergency SMS over IMS Definition: Apple suggests studying architectural evolutions to support Emergency SMS (Short Message Service) over IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for EPS (Evolved Packet System) and 5GS. This includes routing, IMS emergency registration, and supporting SMS without a USIM/ISIM. Usecases: Emergency SMS support, routing to emergency centers, IMS emergency registration, SMS without USIM/ISIM. Examples: Architectural enhancements for Emergency SMS, handling of response SM, support for SMS routing in roaming scenarios. Unique keywords: Emergency SMS, IMS, routing, emergency registration, response SM. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Integration of satellite in 5GS Phase-3 Definition: Apple proposes further enhancements to 5GS to support satellite access based on new use cases. This includes studying the impacts on core network interfaces, protocols, and mobility management, as well as UE-satellite-UE communication and service continuity. Usecases: Enhanced satellite access, regenerative payload architecture study, discontinuous feeder link connection, UE-satellite-UE communication. Examples: Studying core network impacts, supporting discontinuous feeder link connection, improving mobility management for satellite access. Unique keywords: Satellite integration, core network, UE-satellite-UE communication, discontinuous feeder link, service continuity. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Integrated Sensing & Communications Definition: Apple focuses on supporting NR-based sensing capabilities in the 5G system to obtain information about the environment and objects using NR RF signals. This includes architectural enhancements, QoS model improvements, and support for non-3GPP sensing data. Usecases: NR-based sensing capabilities, architectural enhancements for sensing, QoS support, non-3GPP sensing data. Examples: Study of architectural enhancements, improved QoS model for sensing, handling non-3GPP sensing data. Unique keywords: Integrated sensing, NR-based sensing, QoS, non-3GPP data. Company Name: Apple Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Transport level improvements for xR Definition: Meta is interested in general transport level improvements for xR (Extended Reality). This includes supporting Layer-4 encrypted protocols, enhancing QoS for burst traffic, handling inter PDU/PDU sets dependencies, implementing UE power-saving features, and improving network exposure for understanding the xR user experience. Usecases: Improved transport for xR, support for Layer-4 encrypted protocols, efficient power-saving features, enhanced QoS for burst traffic, network exposure for user experience. Examples: Supporting RTP over QUIC with PDU set and QoS classifications, enabling power-saving features aligned with RAN requirements, handling inter PDU/PDU sets dependencies, providing network exposure for xR user experience. Unique keywords: Transport level improvements, xR, Layer-4 protocols, power-saving, QoS, network exposure. Company Name: Meta Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Privacy and security consideration for avatar communications Definition: Meta focuses on privacy and security considerations for avatar communications, both IMS-based and non-IMS based. This includes securing personalized data, preventing reuse of data, and addressing digital identity authentication and Avatar identity. Usecases: Privacy and security for avatar communications, securing personalized data, digital identity authentication, distinguishing Avatar identity from UE identity. Examples: Ensuring privacy and security in IMS and non-IMS avatar communications, preventing reuse of personalized data, addressing authentication of Avatar identity. Unique keywords: Privacy, security, avatar communications, IMS-based, non-IMS based, personalized data, digital identity. Company Name: Meta Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Avatar capturing, animation, and representation, and media codec requirements Definition: Meta explores UE enhancements for avatar communications, including capturing/generation of avatars, encoding sensor data for facial expressions and gestures, and ensuring compatibility between different avatar representations. They also consider media codec, session setup protocols, and interworking between IMS and non-IMS avatar communications. Usecases: UE enhancements for avatar communications, avatar capturing and representation, encoding sensor data, media codec and session setup requirements, interworking between IMS and non-IMS avatars. Examples: UE requirements for avatar capturing/generation, encoding of sensor data, transcoding between avatar representations, considering media codec and session setup within 3GPP ecosystem, facilitating interworking between IMS and non-IMS avatars. Unique keywords: Avatar capturing, animation, representation, media codec, session setup, interworking, IMS-based, non-IMS based. Company Name: Meta Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: AI/ML enablers Definition: Google is interested in AI/ML enablers for various categories, including data/model sharing and coordination among UE, RAN, CN, APP, and IoT devices. They emphasize mobility, interoperability, and security and privacy protection. Usecases: AI/ML integration, data/model sharing, mobility support, interoperability, security and privacy protection. Examples: AIML_Ph2 (sidelink), AIMLsys R18, coordination among different devices, security and privacy measures. Unique keywords: AI/ML enablers, data sharing, mobility, security, AIML_Ph2, AIMLsys. Company Name: Google Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: eXRM Definition: Google is interested in eXRM (Extended Reality Media) for various categories, including physical/digital user identification and information exposure, support for encrypted traffic, and security and privacy protection. Usecases: eXRM integration, user identification, encrypted traffic support, security and privacy protection. Examples: Metaverse, XRM R18, physical/digital user identification, security measures. Unique keywords: eXRM, user identification, encrypted traffic, Metaverse, XRM. Company Name: Google Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Multiple Accesses Definition: Google is interested in multiple accesses, such as dual 3GPP accesses (TN and/or NTN), single subscription with multiple registrations, and lightweight ATSSS (Access Traffic Steering, Switching, and Splitting). Usecases: Dual 3GPP accesses, single subscription with multiple registrations, lightweight ATSSS. Examples: DualSteer, ATSSS Ph3 R18, TN and NTN access, lightweight ATSSS. Unique keywords: Multiple accesses, dual 3GPP accesses, TN, NTN, DualSteer, ATSSS. Company Name: Google Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Satellite Architecture Definition: Google is interested in satellite architecture, including satellite coverage maps provisioning. Usecases: Satellite coverage maps provisioning, satellite architecture. Examples: 5GSAT_Ph3, 5GSAT_Ph2 R18, satellite coverage maps. Unique keywords: Satellite architecture, satellite coverage maps, 5GSAT_Ph3, 5GSAT_Ph2. Company Name: Google Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Ambient IoT Definition: Google is interested in Ambient IoT, focusing on new device types, simplified protocol stacks, and lightweight security and privacy protection. Usecases: Ambient IoT integration, new device types, simplified protocol stacks, lightweight security and privacy protection. Examples: AmbientIoT, new device types, simplified protocols, lightweight security measures. Unique keywords: Ambient IoT, new device types, simplified protocols, security, privacy. Company Name: Google Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Energy Efficiency Definition: Google is interested in energy efficiency enhancements, including EE-centric decision and signaling optimization, with a focus on avoiding UE power consumption consequences. Usecases: Energy efficiency improvements, EE-centric decision making, signaling optimization, power consumption reduction. Examples: EnergieServ, EE-centric decision making, signaling optimization, power consumption reduction. Unique keywords: Energy efficiency, EE-centric, signaling optimization, EnergieServ. Company Name: Google Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Integrated Sensing and Communication Definition: Google is interested in integrated sensing and communication, with a focus on CN-assisted RAN information, data collection enhancements, and security and privacy protection. Usecases: Integrated sensing and communication, CN-assisted RAN information, data collection enhancements, security and privacy protection. Examples: Sensing, CN-assisted RAN info, data collection enhancements, security measures. Unique keywords: Integrated sensing and communication, CN-assisted, data collection, security, privacy. Company Name: Google Company Block Name: Software developer
TOPIC: Home gNB with Local GW Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in the deployment of Home gNB (gNodeB) with Local GW (Gateway) to improve the utilization of mmWave and boost capacity. The objective is to enable customers to easily install and use the Home gNB in a plug-and-play manner. Usecases: Improved mmWave utilization, increased capacity, customer-installed home network. Examples: Utilization of mmWave, plug-and-play installation, capacity enhancement. Unique keywords: Home gNB, Local GW, mmWave, capacity enhancement, plug-and-play installation. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: NG_RTC_Ph2 Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in enhancing the NG_RTC (Next Generation Real-Time Communication) features introduced in Release 18. This includes aspects such as bootstrap DC (Data Channel) only media, coexistence with legacy UE/NW (User Equipment/Network), DCSF (Data Channel Steering Function) API, and identity considerations. Usecases: Bootstrap DC media, coexistence with legacy devices, DCSF API, identity management. Examples: Bootstrap DC only media, coexistence with legacy UE/NW, DCSF API, identity handling. Unique keywords: NG_RTC_Ph2, bootstrap DC, coexistence, DCSF, identity management. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: XRM_Ph2 Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in enhancing the XRM (Extended Reality Media) features introduced in Release 18. This includes aspects such as harmonization of architecture for XRM, TSC (Time-Sensitive Communication), and TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking), handling of traffic based on encrypted protocols like QUIC, and considerations for high mobility scenarios. Usecases: XRM enhancement, architecture harmonization, handling of encrypted traffic, high mobility scenarios. Examples: Architecture harmonization for XRM, QUIC-based traffic handling, considerations for high mobility. Unique keywords: XRM_Ph2, architecture harmonization, encrypted traffic, QUIC, high mobility. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: TRS_URLLC_enh Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in wrapping up the work on TRS (Time-Sensitive Networking) for Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) introduced in Release 18. Usecases: Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication, TRS enhancement. Examples: URLLC communication, TRS improvements. Unique keywords: TRS_URLLC_enh, URLLC, TRS. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: AI/ML Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in enhancing the AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) features introduced in Release 18, specifically focusing on the use of AI for air interface and positioning, robustness analytics, and the progress of the AI/ML framework. They propose allowing the use of operator custom AI models and engines. Usecases: AI for air interface and positioning, robustness analytics, AI/ML framework progress. Examples: AI-enabled air interface, robustness analytics, operator custom AI models. Unique keywords: AI/ML, air interface, positioning, robustness analytics, custom AI models. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Energy efficiency Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in enhancing energy efficiency, particularly in the capacity booster aspect of TS 38.300. They seek to provide support for energy saving with assistance from the core network (CN). Usecases: Energy saving, capacity booster, core network assistance. Examples: Energy-efficient capacity booster, CN-assisted energy saving. Unique keywords: Energy efficiency, capacity booster, core network, CN assistance. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: ISC(Sensing) Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in the successor of the SA1 Sensing work, focusing on CN-assisted RAN information, data collection enhancements, and security and privacy considerations. Usecases: CN-assisted RAN information, enhanced data collection, security and privacy in sensing. Examples: CN-assisted RAN info, improved data collection, secure sensing. Unique keywords: ISC(Sensing), CN-assisted, data collection, security, privacy. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: Ambient IoT Definition: NTT DOCOMO is interested in the successor of the SA1 Ambient IoT work, which involves new device types, simplified protocol stacks, and lightweight security and privacy measures. Usecases: New device types, simplified protocols, lightweight security and privacy. Examples: IoT device enhancements, simplified protocols, secure and private Ambient IoT. Unique keywords: Ambient IoT, device types, protocol stacks, security, privacy. Company Name: NTT DOCOMO Company Block Name: Operators
TOPIC: 5GS Study on user plane redundancy for IP Definition: Ericsson is interested in studying user plane redundancy for IP in 5GS. This includes exploring redundant paths using multiple UEs or dual connectivity, implementing Packet Replication, Elimination, and Ordering Function (PREOF) at the UPF (User Plane Function) and terminal device/host, and considering the involvement of DetNet (Deterministic Networking) controllers. The objective is to improve the reliability and redundancy of the user plane in IP-based communication. Usecases: User plane redundancy, redundant paths, PREOF, DetNet controllers. Examples: Redundant user plane paths, PREOF implementation, involvement of DetNet controllers. Unique keywords: User plane redundancy, IP, redundant paths, PREOF, DetNet controllers. Company Name: Ericsson Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: MASQUE for Enhanced Traffic Management Definition: Ericsson is interested in studying MASQUE technology for enhanced traffic management in the 5GS. This includes explicit information exchange on fully encrypted traffic, benefiting traffic management and other 5GC functions. The study aims to determine the necessary provisioning and integration of MASQUE capabilities, ensuring efficient user plane transmission and compatibility with different types of MASQUE deployments. Usecases: Enhanced traffic management, explicit information exchange, user plane data reporting, PCC framework integration. Examples: MASQUE-enabled traffic detection, user plane data analytics, integration with the PCC framework. Unique keywords: MASQUE, traffic management, encrypted traffic, user plane data, PCC framework. Company Name: Ericsson Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on delegation of (re)selection of target NF across PLMNs Definition: Ericsson is interested in studying the delegation of (re)selection of target Network Functions (NF) across Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs). The study aims to validate the benefits of delegating the logic for selecting or reselecting target destinations from the NF to a different target PLMN. It involves analyzing communication models, identifying responsible elements, and proposing necessary updates to procedures and interfaces. Usecases: Delegation of target NF selection/reselection, communication models, inter-PLMN logic. Examples: Delegated target destination logic, communication via the SCP, inter-PLMN delegation. Unique keywords: Delegation of selection, target NF, communication models, inter-PLMN logic. Company Name: Ericsson Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on Roaming Value Added Services Definition: Ericsson is interested in studying the stage 2 aspects of Roaming Value Added Services (RVAS) enabled by the PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network). This study focuses on specific RVAS, such as Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming (SoR) during registration, and subscription-based routing to a particular core network. The objective is to define the necessary stage 2 details for these RVAS in the 5GS. Usecases: Roaming Value Added Services, Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming, subscription-based routing. Examples: Welcome SMS during roaming, optimized roaming registration, customized core network routing. Unique keywords: Roaming Value Added Services, Welcome SMS, Steering of Roaming, subscription-based routing. Company Name: Ericsson Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on IMS event exposure framework Definition: Ericsson is interested in studying the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) event exposure framework. This study focuses on mechanisms for external API invokers to subscribe to specific events related to IMS subscribers, such as call-state changes. The study includes event subscription procedures, identification of relevant IMS events, locator functionality, and synergies with the Network Exposure Framework defined in the 5GS. Usecases: IMS event subscription, external API invokers, call-state monitoring, event exposure. Examples: Subscription to IMS user call-state events, integration with external systems for fraud detection. Unique keywords: IMS event exposure, event subscription, external API invokers, call-state monitoring. Company Name: Ericsson Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on 3rd party call id in IMS Sessions Definition: Ericsson is interested in finding a solution for the use of 3rd party call IDs in IMS sessions. The objective is to enable the originating IMS network to sign the 3rd party IDs and for the terminating IMS network to verify them. The study will involve security aspects and collaboration with SA3 for the required security considerations. Usecases: 3rd party call IDs in IMS sessions, signing and verification, security considerations. Examples: Originating IMS network signing 3rd party IDs, terminating IMS network verifying 3rd party IDs. Unique keywords: 3rd party call ID, IMS sessions, signing, verification, security considerations. Company Name: Ericsson Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Minimize the number of Policy Associations Definition: Ericsson aims to minimize the establishment of Policy Associations in the 5GS. This involves extending the Access and Mobility Subscription Data Type to indicate the reception of UE Policies or AM Policies, triggering policy associations based on subscription data, and considering the establishment of associations for UE and SM Policies. The objective is to reduce the number of Policy Associations while ensuring effective policy provisioning. Usecases: Minimization of Policy Associations, reception of UE and AM Policies, effective policy provisioning. Examples: Reduction of AM and UE Policy Associations, streamlined policy provisioning. Unique keywords: Minimize Policy Associations, UE Policies, AM Policies, effective provisioning. Company Name: Ericsson Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Ambient IoT Definition: Huawei is interested in the support of Ambient IoT in the 5G system, targeting battery-less devices. The objectives include updating the architecture to accommodate different types of Ambient IoT devices, enabling device identification, registration, and connection management, and providing services such as asset tracking, sensor data reporting, and charging. The goal is to reduce device cost and power consumption while ensuring security and efficient management. Usecases: Asset tracking, sensor data reporting, battery-less devices, device identification. Examples: Asset management in various industries, sensor data collection in power and manufacturing sectors. Unique keywords: Ambient IoT, battery-less devices, asset tracking, sensor data reporting, device management. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Integrated Sensing & Communications Definition: Huawei aims to define an end-to-end architecture for the 5GS to support NR-based sensing capabilities. The objectives include enhancing the overall architecture, enabling sensing service authorization and control, facilitating sensing data collection and exposure, and addressing security considerations. The study involves collaboration across multiple 3GPP entities to enable efficient sensing services. Usecases: NR-based sensing, sensing service authorization, sensing data collection, data exposure. Examples: Sensing services for environment monitoring, enhanced data collection for analytics. Unique keywords: Integrated sensing, NR-based sensing, sensing service authorization, data exposure. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: NG-RTC+ (Next Generation Real-Time Communication) Definition: Huawei intends to enhance the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) network architecture, interfaces, and procedures for the NG-RTC. The objectives include supporting interworking and roaming of IMS data channels, enabling IMS data channels in emergency calls, exposing IMS real-time communication to third parties, and facilitating use cases for metaverse applications like XR immersive communication. Usecases: IMS data channels, interworking, roaming, real-time communication, metaverse. Examples: Enabling IMS data channels during emergency calls, integrating IMS communication with XR applications. Unique keywords: NG-RTC, IMS data channels, interworking, metaverse, XR immersive communication. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Enhancement of Edge Computing EC+ Definition: Huawei aims to enhance the deployment and management of Edge Computing (EC) in large areas. The objectives include improving EAS (Edge Application System) discovery, consecutive traffic steering, and local traffic routing in both roaming and non-roaming scenarios. The enhancements aim to optimize the performance and efficiency of edge networks. Usecases: Edge Computing, EAS discovery, traffic steering, local traffic routing. Examples: Enhanced management of edge networks, optimized traffic routing in different scenarios. Unique keywords: Edge Computing, EAS discovery, traffic steering, local traffic routing. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: XRM+ (eXtended Reality Media) Definition: Huawei plans to extend the concept of PDU Sets in the context of eXtended Reality Media (XRM). The objectives include supporting encrypted media traffic, enhancing traffic detection and QoS flow mapping for mixed data flows, enabling fast and efficient information exchanges between the 5G system and application layer, and notifying XR user experience assessment. The aim is to improve the performance and capabilities of XRM services. Usecases: eXtended Reality Media, encrypted media traffic, traffic detection, information exchanges. Examples: Support for encrypted media streams, efficient mapping of data flows, improved XR user experience. Unique keywords: XRM, PDU Sets, encrypted media traffic, data flow mapping, XR user experience. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: AIML+ (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Definition: Huawei seeks to enhance the Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) to provide intelligent recommendations to 5G Core Network Functions (NFs) based on global information. The objectives include coordination among multiple NFs, avoidance of conflicting actions, and leveraging network analysis for improved QoS decisions and parameter adjustments. The aim is to enhance AI/ML capabilities in the 5G network. Usecases: Network Data Analytics, intelligent recommendations, coordination among NFs, QoS decisions. Examples: Intelligent recommendations for policy decisions, optimized network actions based on global information. Unique keywords: AIML, NWDAF, intelligent recommendations, network analysis, QoS decisions. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Advanced Industrial Internet of Things Definition: Huawei aims to enhance Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC) for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). The objectives include capacity and latency performance improvements, support for duplication redundancy, integration of 5G VN (Virtual Network) with legacy LAN (Local Area Network), and time synchronization services for cooperative groups. The goal is to enable reliable and efficient IoT deployments in industrial environments. Usecases: Industrial IoT, URLLC enhancements, duplication redundancy, integration with legacy LAN. Examples: Reliable IoT communication in industrial settings, synchronized operations in cooperative groups. Unique keywords: Advanced Industrial IoT, URLLC enhancements, duplication redundancy, time synchronization. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Mobile VPN Definition: Huawei focuses on enabling user identity for non-SIM devices behind 3GPP UEs and facilitating remote access to private networks. The objectives include authentication and authorization of devices, support for differentiated QoS and policies, and efficient traffic routing between remote UEs and devices within the VPN. The aim is to enhance secure and seamless connectivity for mobile VPN deployments. Usecases: Mobile VPN, user identity, remote access, differentiated QoS, traffic routing. Examples: Secure connectivity for remote devices, customized policies for mobile VPN users. Unique keywords: Mobile VPN, user identity, remote access, differentiated QoS, traffic routing. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Enhancement of Energy Efficiency Definition: Huawei aims to study the enhancement of energy efficiency evaluation in 5G networks and services. The objectives include considering multiple factors in energy efficiency assessment, exposing energy efficiency as a service, and improving energy consumption measurement for carbon emissions estimation. The goal is to optimize energy consumption and promote green energy usage in 5G networks. Usecases: Energy efficiency, energy consumption measurement, carbon emissions estimation. Examples: Energy-saving management, optimization of green energy usage in 5G networks. Unique keywords: Energy efficiency, energy consumption, green energy, carbon emissions. Company Name: Huawei Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Support for Multiple Registrations in the 5G System Definition: Nokia is interested in enabling simultaneous registration of a UE to the 5GC via multiple NR accesses. This includes the registration of a UE to a single PLMN/SNPN, two different PLMNs/SNPNs, or one PLMN and one SNPN. The objectives involve defining architectural and procedural enhancements to support this feature, enabling UE mobility between 5GS and EPS, and supporting mobile services (data, voice, SMS, LCS) when the UE is registered via multiple NR accesses and potentially one non-3GPP access. Usecases: Simultaneous registration, multiple NR accesses, mobility, mobile services. Examples: UE using services in two networks simultaneously, traffic aggregation over multiple accesses. Unique keywords: Multiple registrations, NR accesses, mobility, UE services. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: ATSSS_Ph4 (Application Traffic Steering, Switching, and Splitting) Definition: Nokia aims to enhance ATSSS to enable traffic steering, splitting, switching, and duplicating over two 3GPP accesses and one non-3GPP access. The objectives include supporting MPQUIC for IP/Ethernet frames, utilizing QoS and congestion information for ATSSS decisions, and studying potential enhancements from Rel-18. The focus is on improving ATSSS functionalities and enhancing the handling of different traffic types. Usecases: Traffic steering, splitting, switching, duplication, MPQUIC support. Examples: Optimized traffic routing, efficient utilization of network resources, improved QoS. Unique keywords: ATSSS, traffic steering, MPQUIC, QoS, congestion. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Energy Saving Definition: Nokia emphasizes the importance of energy saving in mobile networks to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. The objectives include dynamically pooling RAN resources among operators, adapting service provision to UE, leveraging 5GC NFs' energy states, and examining the system impact of energy efficiency criteria. The goal is to improve system behavior and reduce energy consumption in the 5G ecosystem. Usecases: Energy saving, RAN resource pooling, service adaptation, system impact. Examples: Dynamic energy management, optimized service delivery, reduced network energy consumption. Unique keywords: Energy saving, RAN resources, service adaptation, system behavior. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Timing Resiliency & URLLC Enhancement Definition: Nokia focuses on enhancing time synchronization mechanisms and optimizing traffic with stringent latency, reliability, and redundancy requirements. The objectives include time synchronization enhancements for UEs in different states, mechanisms for supporting low-latency traffic with replication or duplication, and URSP rules for multi-UE and multi-PDU Session scenarios. The aim is to improve timing resiliency and address URLLC requirements effectively. Usecases: Time synchronization, latency requirements, redundancy, URLLC. Examples: Efficient time synchronization for UEs, optimized traffic handling for critical applications. Unique keywords: Timing resiliency, URLLC, replication, duplication, time synchronization. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: 5G Femto (Home gNB) Definition: Nokia focuses on defining the architecture and functional impacts of supporting 5G Femto (Home gNB) deployments. The objectives include designing the overall architecture, implementing Femto access control mechanisms, enabling subscriber provisioning and management, and facilitating access to local services via integrated UPF in the Home gNB. The goal is to enhance indoor coverage, throughput, and user experience in residential and enterprise environments. Usecases: 5G Femto, Home gNB, access control, local services. Examples: Improved indoor coverage, enhanced voice quality, traffic offloading from macro network. Unique keywords: 5G Femto, Home gNB, access control, local services. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: XR Enhancements Definition: Nokia focuses on enhancing XR (Extended Reality) services in the 5GS, including layered media support, PDU Set delivery requirements, QoS handling, and power-saving for XR applications. The objectives also involve improving AF information classification, Uplink QoS, and ensuring compliance with SA1 requirements. The aim is to provide an immersive and seamless XR experience for users accessing local or remote content. Usecases: XR services, layered media, QoS handling, power-saving, AF classification. Examples: Improved XR content delivery, optimized QoS for XR applications, enhanced user experience. Unique keywords: XR enhancements, layered media, PDU Set, QoS handling, power-saving. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Slicing Operational Improvements, Isolation, and SLA Security Definition: Nokia aims to improve network slicing deployments by supporting Network Slice Selection Assistance (NSSA), per-UE network slice priorities, simultaneous roaming in two VPLMNs, and mechanisms for enforcing isolation and security SLAs. The objectives involve enhancing existing features and providing open mechanisms for topology indication and security policy enforcement. The goal is to facilitate the deployment and management of network slicing in a secure and efficient manner. Usecases: Network slicing, NSSA, network slice priorities, roaming, isolation, SLA security. Examples: Dynamic network slice selection, optimized resource allocation, secure slice operations. Unique keywords: Slicing improvements, NSSA, network slice priorities, isolation, SLA security. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: 5GC Enhancements for IP Routing Definition: Nokia addresses IP routing scenarios in corporate environments where the same IP subnet may be reachable behind multiple UEs. The objectives include enabling connectivity to the same IP subnet via multiple UEs, participating in IETF IP routing protocols, and enhancing IP route selection and steering influenced by AF. The aim is to optimize IP routing and forwarding in the 5GS for improved connectivity and traffic management. Usecases: IP routing, connectivity, IETF protocols, route selection, traffic steering. Examples: Efficient IP subnet connectivity, optimized routing decisions, enhanced traffic control. Unique keywords: 5GC enhancements, IP routing, IETF protocols, route selection, traffic steering. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: AI/ML Trustworthiness Definition: Nokia emphasizes the importance of trustworthiness in AI/ML applications within the 5GC, particularly for data used by MTLF and AnLF, and the ML models provided by MTLF. The objectives involve studying trustworthiness aspects and ensuring compliance with trustworthy AI principles. The goal is to establish standards for secure and reliable AI/ML operations in the 5G network. Usecases: AI/ML, trustworthiness, data integrity, ML models, analytics. Examples: Secure ML data processing, reliable AI model deployment, trusted analytics functions. Unique keywords: AI/ML trustworthiness, data integrity, ML models, analytics. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Edge Computing Definition: Nokia focuses on supporting local traffic offload in EPC, leveraging HPLMN for private DNS server IPs, and ensuring local control and traffic influence in edge computing scenarios. The objectives include architectural enhancements, leveraging HR SBO concepts, and facilitating local traffic offload for corporate networks. The aim is to optimize traffic management and enable localized services in edge computing environments. Usecases: Edge computing, local traffic offload, HPLMN, local control. Examples: Efficient traffic management, localized service delivery, improved network performance. Unique keywords: Edge computing, traffic offload, HR SBO, local control, localized services. Company Name: Nokia Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Enhanced 5G Core Support for AI/ML Definition: Samsung focuses on specifying interworking and coordination of cross-domain AI/ML functionalities within the 5GC. The objectives include architecture extensions, functional enhancements, and support for AI/ML-based recommendations. The aim is to enhance the robustness and resilience of the 5GC by addressing potential network "misbehavior" use cases and leveraging AI/ML capabilities. Usecases: AI/ML coordination, cross-domain functionalities, network misbehavior, AI/ML recommendations. Examples: Improved AI/ML collaboration, enhanced network resilience, efficient recommendation capabilities. Unique keywords: Enhanced 5G Core, AI/ML support, coordination, cross-domain functionalities, network misbehavior. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Architecture Enhancement for 5G Mobile Metaverse Definition: Samsung focuses on enhancing the system architecture to support localized mobile metaverse services. The objectives include improvements in avatar communications, digital identity authentication, end-to-end QoS control, IMS data channel support, and NRF support. The goal is to enable seamless and immersive experiences in mobile metaverse services within the 5G system. Usecases: Mobile metaverse, avatar communications, digital identity, QoS control, IMS data channel. Examples: Seamless avatar communication, secure digital identity authentication, optimized QoS control. Unique keywords: Mobile metaverse, avatar communications, digital identity, QoS control, IMS data channel. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Energy Use Control and Efficiency Definition: Samsung emphasizes the need for enhancements to enable energy use control and improve efficiency in the 5G advanced network. The objectives include investigating architectural impacts, studying functional extensions, and supporting energy efficiency functions defined in other groups. The aim is to enable efficient energy use without compromising service quality or performance. Usecases: Energy use control, energy efficiency, service supervision, energy-aware network. Examples: Efficient energy utilization, optimized energy management, improved service supervision. Unique keywords: Energy use control, energy efficiency, service supervision, energy-aware network. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on Satellite Access Phase 3 Definition: Samsung focuses on studying mechanisms to support disaster roaming, improve emergency services, and enable store and forward capabilities in satellite access scenarios. The objectives include architectural enhancements, mobility restrictions enforcement, and providing satellite coverage availability information. The aim is to enhance the reliability and performance of satellite access in the 5G system. Usecases: Satellite access, disaster roaming, emergency services, store and forward, satellite coverage. Examples: Reliable satellite communication during emergencies, optimized store and forward mechanisms. Unique keywords: Satellite access, disaster roaming, emergency services, store and forward, satellite coverage. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Architecture Enhancement for XR and Media Services Phase 2 Definition: Samsung aims to enhance the architecture for XR (Extended Reality) and media services in the 5G system. The objectives include improvements in PDU Set handling, QoS handling, non-3GPP access support, and high mobility and capacity support. The goal is to provide an enriched and seamless experience for XR and media applications. Usecases: XR services, media services, PDU Set handling, QoS handling, non-3GPP access. Examples: Enhanced XR content delivery, optimized QoS for media services, improved user experience. Unique keywords: XR and media services, PDU Set handling, QoS handling, non-3GPP access. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Access Traffic Steering, Switching, and Splitting Support in 5G System Architecture Phase 4 Definition: Samsung focuses on studying mechanisms to support access traffic steering, switching, and splitting across 3GPP accesses. The objectives include supporting MA PDU Sessions with multiple 3GPP and non-3GPP accesses, architectural enhancements for simultaneous registration via multiple NR accesses, and lightweight access aggregation and steering for Wi-Fi. The aim is to optimize traffic management and enable seamless connectivity. Usecases: Traffic steering, switching, splitting, MA PDU Sessions, simultaneous registration, lightweight access. Examples: Efficient traffic management across different accesses, improved registration process. Unique keywords: Access traffic steering, switching, splitting, MA PDU Sessions, simultaneous registration. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Advanced Industrial Internet of Things Definition: Samsung aims to resolve challenges related to industrial IoT and enhance the 5GS for industrial applications. The objectives include improving transmission efficiency and URLLC performance, supporting time synchronization service, integrating 5G VN with legacy LAN, and enabling dynamic routing among multiple SMF domains. The goal is to optimize industrial IoT deployments and meet specific industry requirements. Usecases: Industrial IoT, transmission efficiency, URLLC performance, time synchronization, dynamic routing. Examples: Enhanced connectivity for industrial applications, improved synchronization in industrial settings. Unique keywords: Industrial IoT, transmission efficiency, URLLC performance, time synchronization. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: UPF Enhancement for Exposure and SBA Phase 2 Definition: Samsung focuses on studying enhanced UPF event exposure services, modular design and deployment of the user plane, and enhancing the interface between UPF and AF using User Plane (UP) based SBI. The objectives include supporting QoS-related information exposure, modular UPF design, and improved UPF-AF interface. The aim is to enhance the functionality and flexibility of the user plane function. Usecases: UPF enhancement, event exposure, modular design, UPF-AF interface. Examples: Improved QoS management, flexible user plane deployment, enhanced UPF-AF communication. Unique keywords: UPF enhancement, event exposure, modular design, UPF-AF interface. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Enhancement of Support for Edge Computing in 5G Core Network Phase 3 Definition: Samsung focuses on reducing the impact on central network functions, enhancing local traffic routing for edge computing, and supporting multiple edge networks within a single PDU Session. The objectives include localized control of edge computing, optimized traffic routing, and efficient utilization of edge resources. The aim is to enable efficient edge computing and improve network performance. Usecases: Edge computing, localized control, local traffic routing, edge network utilization. Examples: Optimized edge resource allocation, efficient local traffic management. Unique keywords: Edge computing, localized control, local traffic routing, edge network utilization. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: 5G Support for Femto (HgNB) Definition: Samsung aims to define the overall architecture and required functional and procedural impacts for supporting 5G Femto deployments. The objectives include defining the Femto access control mechanism, enabling subscriber provisioning for Femto cells, and supporting access to local services via an integrated UPF in the HgNB. The goal is to enhance the deployment and management of 5G Femto cells. Usecases: 5G Femto, access control, subscriber provisioning, local services, HgNB. Examples: Efficient management of Femto deployments, improved access control mechanisms. Unique keywords: 5G Femto, access control, subscriber provisioning, local services, HgNB. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Improvement of Network Slicing Definition: Samsung focuses on studying and enhancing network slicing to support slice re-assignment, improved networkslice handling for PDN connection, NSSRG restrictions across different access types and PLMNs, and per-UE networkslice priorities. The aim is to provide more flexible and efficient network slicing capabilities to meet different service requirements. Usecases: Network slicing, slice re-assignment, networkslice handling, NSSRG restrictions, per-UE priorities. Examples: Dynamic networkslice allocation, optimized networkslice handling based on service requirements. Unique keywords: Network slicing, slice re-assignment, networkslice handling, NSSRG restrictions. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on Application Enablement for Localized Mobile Metaverse Services Definition: Samsung aims to study the requirements for application framework and enabling layer platform architecture to support localized mobile metaverse services. The objectives include application enablement for avatars, spatial anchors, spatial mapping and localization, application discovery, service continuity, and communication for users with disabilities. The goal is to provide a robust and inclusive platform for mobile metaverse services. Usecases: Mobile metaverse, avatar communication, spatial mapping, application enablement. Examples: Seamless application integration in mobile metaverse, enhanced accessibility features. Unique keywords: Mobile metaverse, avatar communication, spatial mapping, application enablement. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on Application Enablement for Satellite Access Enabled 5G Services Definition: Samsung aims to identify the impacts and necessary changes to existing enabler specifications for supporting satellite access in 5G. The objectives include enabling applications to work over both terrestrial and satellite networks, addressing issues related to application group spanning users under heterogeneous connectivity, user mobility, and AF influence in satellite access selection. The goal is to facilitate the deployment of satellite access-enabled 5G services. Usecases: Satellite access, heterogeneous connectivity, application enablement, user mobility. Examples: Seamless service continuity across terrestrial and satellite networks, optimized user experience. Unique keywords: Satellite access, heterogeneous connectivity, application enablement, user mobility. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Architecture for Enabling Edge Applications Phase 3 Definition: Samsung aims to enhance the architecture for enabling edge applications in the 5G system. The objectives include supporting multi-AC scenarios, discovery of common EAS from federated partners, dynamic EAS instantiation, bundled EAS in federation and roaming, exposing EAS service APIs across multiple EDNs, and ensuring service continuity for common EAS and EdgeNode sharing. The goal is to enable efficient and seamless deployment of edge applications. Usecases: Edge applications, multi-AC scenarios, EAS federation, service continuity, EAS service APIs. Examples: Optimized deployment of edge applications, seamless service continuity across edge networks. Unique keywords: Edge applications, multi-AC scenarios, EAS federation, service continuity. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Study on Application Layer Support for AI/ML Services Definition: Samsung focuses on studying new or enhanced enablers for supporting AI/ML services. The objectives include supporting federated learning, various modes of split inferencing/learning, investigating impacts of AI/ML application layer support, and enabling AI/ML operations over the edge using EDGEAPP. The goal is to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of AI/ML services in the 5G system. Usecases: AI/ML services, federated learning, split inferencing, AI/ML operations over the edge. Examples: Optimized AI/ML model distribution, efficient AI/ML operations in edge computing. Unique keywords: AI/ML services, federated learning, split inferencing, AI/ML operations. Company Name: Samsung Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Dual Steer Definition: Dual Steer involves enhancing the 5G system architecture to support an MA PDU Session that can simultaneously accommodate two 3GPP access paths. These paths can be within the same PLMN or in different 3GPP networks. The objective is to enable the MA PDU Session to have one 3GPP access path via a specific PLMN and another 3GPP access path via another PLMN or SNPN. The UE registers with both PLMNs using the same 3GPP subscription credentials. Use Cases: Simultaneous support for two 3GPP access paths, seamless mobility between different access configurations, enhanced registration and session management, optimized routing of MA PDU Session traffic. Examples: Selecting the second PLMN or SNPN in case of different 3GPP networks, supporting mobility between different access configurations, routing traffic towards the PSA UPF, extending policies and steering functionalities. Unique Keywords: Dual Steer, MA PDU Session, 3GPP access paths, PLMN, SNPN, UE registration, session management, mobility, routing, policies, steering. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: VMR Phase 2 Definition: VMR Phase 2 focuses on advancing the functionalities of base station relays mounted on vehicles. The objectives include investigating gaps in supporting full gNB/CU onboard of a relay, enabling mobility for onboard gNB/CU using a PDU session for wireless backhauling, specifying architecture enhancements for authorization and QoS support, facilitating Cell ID/TAC management, enabling support for UE location services and emergency services, enabling NTN backhaul for VMR, facilitating access to onboard services/edge computing, and extending UAV functionality to VMR. Use Cases: Base station relays on vehicles, wireless backhauling, mobility support, authorization, QoS, location services, emergency services, NTN backhaul, access to onboard services/edge computing, UAV functionality. Examples: Full gNB/CU onboard relay with wireless backhauling, mobility support using PDU session, architecture enhancements for authorization and QoS, Cell ID/TAC management, UE location services and emergency services, NTN backhaul, access to onboard services/edge computing, extending UAV functionality to VMR. Unique Keywords: VMR Phase 2, base station relays, gNB/CU, PDU session, wireless backhauling, mobility, authorization, QoS, location services, emergency services, NTN backhaul, onboard services, edge computing, UAV functionality. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Generalized framework of data collection from UE Definition: The study focuses on designing a generalized framework for collecting data from UEs in the 5G system. It involves exploring the architecture and procedures for data collection, ensuring visibility and control of data by operators, and enabling ML model training and transfer. The goal is to establish a common framework that meets the requirements of different working groups and facilitates data collection and storage for RAN AI/ML purposes. Use Cases: Data collection from UEs, ML model training and transfer, common framework, visibility and control of data, RAN AI/ML purposes. Examples: Designing the architecture for data collection and storage, enabling ML model training and transfer, common framework across working groups, visibility and control of data, RAN AI/ML use cases. Unique Keywords: Generalized framework, data collection, ML model training, ML model transfer, visibility, control, RAN AI/ML, common framework. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Architecture Enhancements for Advanced Air Mobility in Cellular Environment Definition: This study focuses on identifying architectural and system-level enhancements for the ecosystem of AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) aerial vehicles. The objectives include enhancing NEF services to support data services between MNOs and UTM functions, enabling network-assisted/ground-based DAA solutions, studying multi-PLMN connectivity for redundancy, supporting the C2CSP model, and studying architectural enhancements for UTM configuration in different aerial flight zones. Use Cases: AAM aerial vehicles, NEF services, data services, UTM functions, network-assisted DAA solutions, multi-PLMN connectivity, C2CSP model, UTM configuration. Examples: Enhancing NEF services for pre-mission flight planning, in-mission flight monitoring, and interfacing with UTM infrastructure, network-assisted DAA solutions leveraging 5GS information, multi-PLMN connectivity for redundancy, supporting the C2CSP model, architectural enhancements for UTM configuration. Unique Keywords: Advanced Air Mobility, NEF services, data services, UTM functions, DAA solutions, multi-PLMN connectivity, C2CSP model, UTM configuration. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Further enhancements for XR services Definition: This topic focuses on extending the framework for XR (Extended Reality) services to address specific requirements. It includes enhancing application layer support for XR, addressing the absolute delivery time of display, improving adaptability of 5GS QoS for XR traffic, and refining the handling of PDU-set latency requirements. Use Cases: XR services, application layer support, PDU-set latency, 5GS QoS, display delivery time. Examples: AL-FEC awareness in RAN for PDU-set error detection and optimization, addressing absolute delivery time of display, enhancing 5GS QoS for XR traffic, refining latency requirements. Unique Keywords: XR services, application layer support, AL-FEC, PDU-set latency, 5GS QoS, display delivery time. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Lightweight Access Aggregation and Steering of Wi-Fi in 5GC Definition: This topic focuses on enhancing the 5G system architecture to support access traffic aggregation and steering for non-integrated Wi-Fi networks. The objective is to define a new architecture for lightweight access aggregation and steering without requiring the deployment of TNGFs/N3IWFs, and introduce the concept of Non-Integrated Aggregated (NIA) PDU Session using IETF RFC protocols. Use Cases: Access traffic aggregation, steering, non-integrated Wi-Fi networks, NIA PDU Session. Examples: New architecture for lightweight access aggregation and steering, non-integrated Wi-Fi support, NIA PDU Session establishment and modification, coordination of traffic aggregation and steering, MPTCP/MPQUIC proxy functionality. Unique Keywords: Lightweight Access Aggregation, Steering, Non-integrated Wi-Fi, NIA PDU Session, TNGF, N3IWF. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Timing as a Service and Timing Resiliency for NB-IoT and eMTC Definition: This topic focuses on enabling timing as a service and timing resiliency for NB-IoT and eMTC (terrestrial and non-terrestrial). It involves studying selective reference time delivery based on subscription, enhancing subscription control, providing clock quality information, supporting propagation delay compensation, and improving timing resiliency in 5GS. Use Cases: Timing as a service, timing resiliency, NB-IoT, eMTC, selective reference time delivery, clock quality, propagation delay compensation. Examples: Enhancing subscription control for timing delivery, providing clock quality information, supporting propagation delay compensation, improving timing resiliency. Unique Keywords: Timing as a service, timing resiliency, NB-IoT, eMTC, reference time, clock quality, propagation delay compensation. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Enhancements in handling of Radio Capabilities Definition: This topic focuses on enhancing the handling of radio capabilities in 5GS and EPS. The objectives include preventing UE access to unsupported RAT/systems, indicating UE to disable certain radio capabilities, enabling AFs to determine radio feature alignment, transferring radio capability information between AMF and MME, and addressing exceptions for emergency services. Use Cases: Radio capabilities handling, preventing UE access, radio feature alignment, radio capability transfer, emergency services. Examples: Preventing UE access to unsupported RAT/systems, indicating UE to disable specific radio capabilities, AFs determining radio feature alignment, radio capability information transfer, handling exceptions for emergency services. Unique Keywords: Radio capabilities, UE access, radio feature alignment, AMF, MME, emergency services. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Integrated Sensing and Communication Definition: This topic focuses on providing sensing services over 5G systems, including NR-based sensing and non-3GPP sensors. The objectives include defining system architecture for sensing services, reusing/extending location service/positioning architecture, and defining procedures and signaling for collaborative sensing in both NR-sensing and non-3GPP sensing. Use Cases: Sensing services, NR-based sensing, non-3GPP sensors, system architecture, location service, collaborative sensing. Examples: System architecture for sensing services, location service/positioning enhancements, procedures and signaling for collaborative sensing. Unique Keywords: Sensing services, NR-based sensing, non-3GPP sensors, system architecture, location service, collaborative sensing. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors
TOPIC: Energy Efficiency as a Service Definition: This topic focuses on offering energy efficiency as a service in communication networks. The objectives include introducing maximum energy credit limit per service, establishing an energy consumption reporting framework, incorporating energy consumption information in charging, and defining energy efficiency modes in policy information. Use Cases: Energy efficiency as a service, energy consumption reporting, charging based on energy consumption, energy efficiency modes. Examples: Maximum energy credit limit per service, energy consumption reporting framework, energy consumption information in charging, energy efficiency modes in policy information. Unique Keywords: Energy efficiency, energy consumption, charging, policy information. Company Name: Qualcomm Company Block Name: Vendors