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Establishing s1 signaling connection in evolved network

Abstract
A method, apparatus and system for establishing S1 signaling connections in an
evolved network are disclosed. A source evolved NodeB (eNodeB) sends a HANDOVER
REQUEST message that carries original S1 signaling connection parameter information
to initiate a process that a user equipment (UE) is handed over to the target
eNodeB; when the UE enters the target cell, the target eNodeB allocates a new S1
signaling connection parameter and sends a HANDOVER COMPLETE message that carries
the original S1 signaling connection parameter and the new S1 signaling connection
parameter to an evolved packet core (EPC); the EPC receives the HANDOVER COMPLETE
message that carries the new S1 signaling connection parameter and the original S1
signaling connection parameter. With the present invention, the inability of the
target eNodeB to establish an S1 signaling connection with the EPC in the related
art is effectively solved.
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Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
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2007 CN 2008 ES ES WO PT EP EP EP EP EP 2009 US 2012 US 2013 US
Application EP14176471.2A events
2007-01-29
Priority to CN2007100024824A
2008-01-29
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Description
Field of the Invention
[0001]
The present disclosure relates to communication technologies, and in particular, to
a method, apparatus and system for establishing S1 signaling connections in an
evolved network.
Background of the Invention
[0002]
In a system architecture evolution (SAE)/long term evolution (LTE) network, the S1
interface is an interface between an evolved universal terrestrial radio access
network (eUTRAN) and a core network node (CN node). The CN node includes a mobility
management entity (MME) and a user plane entity (UPE). The S1 interface is
categorized into control plane interface (S1-CP) and user plane interface (S1-UP).
The S1-CP is an interface between the eUTRAN and the MME (a control plane entity);
the S1-UP is an interface between the eUTRAN and the UPE.
[0003]
In the SAE/LTE network, between an evolved NodeB in the eUTRAN (eNodeB) and the
MME, the logical connection between two S1-CP application part entities is called
an S1 signaling connection, where the S1-CP application part is the S1 control
plane interface application part protocol. In a current SAE/LTE network, the Stream
Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) is adopted as the transmission protocol for S1
interface control plane signaling. The S1-CP protocol stack is shown in Figure 1.
[0004]
As shown in Figure 1, the evolved Radio Access Network Application Part protocol
(eRANAP) entity is the S1-CP application part entity. To route application
signaling over an SCTP transmission link correctly to the S1-CP application part
entity, it is necessary that a one-to-one map should exist between transmission
links and S1 signaling connections. Currently, mapping methods include the
following two methods.
[0005]
Method 1: Use the payload protocol identifier (PPI) field in the SCTP header to
transmit identifier information of an S1 signaling connection in the following
steps:
1) When a non access stratum (NAS) signaling connection is established, the eNodeB
or MME allocates an S1 signaling connection ID to each user equipment (UE). The S 1
signaling connection ID may be allocated by the entity that initiates the NAS
signaling connection. The S 1 signaling connection ID is carried in the first NAS
message over the S1 signaling connection and transmitted to the peer node. For
example, the S1 signaling connection ID is included in an Initial UE Message of the
S1 application layer signaling and transmitted by the eNodeB to the MME. The eNodeB
and the MME must save the S 1 signaling connection ID within the lifetime of the S
1 signaling connection.
2) The eNodeB and the MME respectively allocate communication instances for the new
S1 signaling connection, which is uniquely identified by the SCTP association
between the two ends, the SCTP stream, and the S1 signaling connection ID.
3) When the eRANAP communication entity of the eNodeB wants to send a message to
the eRANAP communication entity of the MME, the eNodeB fills the S1 signaling
connection ID in the PPI field of each SCTP data block and sends the message to the
MME via the SCTP protocol.
4) The MME routes the message correctly to the communication instance of the S1
signaling connection according to the PPI field in each SCTP data block.
[0006]
Method 2: As shown in Figure 2, respective communication context identifiers, MME
communication context identifier and eNB communication context identifier, are
allocated to the eNodeB and the MME; the eNodeB or MME carries the corresponding
communication context identifier in each application layer signaling message and
the peer application layer signaling entity routes the signaling message to the
correct communication entity according to the communication context identifier.
[0007]
During handover process, after a handover, it is necessary to establish an S1
signaling connection between the target eNodeB and the evolved packet core (EPC) to
connect the target eNodeB and the EPC.
Summary of the Invention
[0008]
Embodiments of the invention provide a method, apparatus and system for
establishing S1 signaling connections in an evolved network so as to solve the
problem of the inability of a target evolved NodeB (eNodeB) to establish an S 1
signaling connection with an evolved packet core (EPC) in the related art.
[0009]
The embodiments of the invention are implemented through the following technical
solutions.
[0010]
A method for sending S1 signaling connection parameter information that includes
sending, by a source eNodeB, a HANDOVER REQUEST message that carries S 1 signaling
connection parameter information to a target eNodeB to initiate a handover from a
user equipment (UE) to the target eNodeB.
[0011]
The S1 signaling connection parameter information comprises: S1 signaling
connection identifier information; or communication context identifier information.
[0012]
The S1 signaling connection identifier information comprises: an S1 signaling
connection ID; the communication context identifier information comprises: a
mobility management entity, MME, communication context identifier; or an MME
communication context identifier and an eNodeB communication context identifier.
[0013]
The S1 signaling connection identifier information further comprises: a Stream
Control Transmission Protocol, SCTP, association ID and an SCTP stream ID.
[0014]
A method for establishing S1 signaling connections in an evolved network that
includes receiving a HANDOVER REQUEST message that carries S1 signaling connection
parameter information of a source eNodeB, allocating an S1 signaling connection
parameter of a new eNodeB when a UE moves into a target cell, and sending a
HANDOVER COMPLETE message that carries the S1 signaling connection parameter of the
source eNodeB and the S1 signaling connection parameter of the target eNodeB to an
EPC.
[0015]
The S1 signaling connection parameter information comprises: S1 signaling
connection identifier information; or, communication context identifier
information.
[0016]
The S 1 signaling connection identifier information comprises: an S 1 signaling
connection ID; the communication context identifier information comprises: a
mobility management entity, MME, communication context identifier; or an MME
communication context identifier and an eNodeB communication context identifier.
[0017]
The S 1 signaling connection identifier information further comprises: a Stream
Control Transmission Protocol, SCTP, association ID and an SCTP stream ID.
[0018]
The method further comprises: receiving, by the EPC, the HANDOVER COMPLETE message
that carries the new S 1 signaling connection parameter and the original S1
signaling connection parameter.
[0019]
The method further comprises: storing, by the EPC, the new S 1 signaling connection
parameter in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message; or receiving, by a mobility management
entity, MME, in the EPC, the HANDOVER COMPLETE message and sending a REROUTE
REQUEST message to a user plane entity, UPE, in the EPC; sending, by the UPE, a
REROUTE RESPONSE message to the MME, indicating completion of user plane route
update; or receiving, by the UPE in the EPC, the HANDOVER COMPLETE message and
sending a ROUTE UPDATE REQUEST message that carries the original S 1 signaling
connection parameter and the new S1 signaling connection parameter to the MME in
the EPC, notifying the MME that user plane route is updated; sending, by the MME, a
ROUTE UPDATE RESPONSE message to the UPE after receiving the ROUTE UPDATE REQUEST
message.
[0020]
The method further comprises: searching for, by the EPC, an original communication
instance according to the original S 1 signaling connection parameter after
receiving the HANDOVER COMPLETE message that carries the new S1 signaling
connection parameter and the original S1 signaling connection parameter.
[0021]
The method further comprises: allocating, by the MME in the EPC, a new MME
communication context identifier and sending a HANDOVER COMPLETE ACK message that
carries the new MME communication context identifier to the target eNodeB.
[0022]
An eNodeB that includes an S1 signaling connection parameter allocating module,
adapted to allocate an S1 signaling connection parameter of the eNodeB and an EPC
to an UE; and a second module of sending S1 signaling connection identifier
information, adapted to send to the EPC a received S 1 signaling connection
parameter and the S1 signaling connection parameter allocated by the S1 signaling
connection parameter allocating module.
[0023]
A system for establishing S1 signaling connections in an evolved network that
includes at least two eNodeBs, including a source eNodeB and a target eNodeB, the
source eNodeB includes a first S1 signaling connection parameter sending module,
adapted to send an original S1 signaling connection parameter of a source eNodeB
and an EPC to the target eNodeB, and the target eNodeB includes an S1 signaling
connection parameter allocating module, adapted to allocate an S1 signaling
connection parameter of the eNodeB and the EPC to the UE, and a second module of
sending S1 signaling connection identifier information, adapted to send to the EPC
a received S1 signaling connection parameter of the source eNodeB and the EPC and
the S1 signaling connection parameter of the target eNodeB and the EPC allocated by
the S1 signaling connection parameter allocating module.
the EPC comprises:
a mobility management entity, MME, and a user plane entity ,UPE;
the MME is adapted to store the new S 1 signaling connection parameter and search
for the original communication instance according to the original S 1 signaling
connection parameter; and
the UPE is adapted to update a route after handover is complete.
[0024]
In the above technical solution provided by embodiments of the invention, an S1
signaling connection parameter, such as an S1 signaling connection ID or a
communication context identifier, is added in messages during a handover process so
that when a UE performs an intra-LTE handover, the target eNodeB may establish an
S1 signaling connection with the EPC according to the S1 signaling connection
parameter. This effectively addresses the inability of the target eNodeB to
establish an S1 signaling connection with the EPC after a UE performs an intra-LTE
handover in the related art.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0025]
Figure 1 shows the protocol stack structure of the S1-CP interface in the related
art;
Figure 2 shows the usage of communication context identifiers in the related art;
Figure 3 shows a handover procedure in the related art;
Figure 4 shows the procedure of a first implementation mode of the present
invention;
Figure 5 shows the procedure of the first implementation mode according to an
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 6 shows the procedure of the first implementation mode according to another
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 7 shows the procedure of a second implementation mode of the present
invention;
Figure 8 shows the procedure of the second implementation mode according to an
embodiment of the invention;
Figure 9 shows the procedure of the second implementation mode according to another
embodiment of the invention; and
Figure 10 shows the system structure in an embodiment of the present invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention
[0026]
An intra-LTE handover (HO) procedure in a current SAE/LTE network is shown in
Figure 3. The procedure includes the following steps.
[0027]
Step 301: A UE context in a source eNodeB contains roaming restriction information
and the source eNodeB configures the measurement control process of the UE
according to the roaming restriction information. The roaming restriction
information is provided upon establishment of a connection or when the tracking
area (TA) is last updated. The source eNodeB provides measurement information for
the UE to help control the connection movement process of the UE.
[0028]
Step 302: The UE triggers submission of a measurement report according to a
specified rule. The UE may send the measurement report to the source eNodeB
according to a certain specified rule, such as system information.
[0029]
Step 303: When the UE needs a handover, the source eNodeB decides to hand the UE
over to a cell controlled by the target eNodeB according to the measurement report
sent by the UE and the radio resource management (RRM) information of the source
eNodeB.
[0030]
Step 304: The source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUEST message to the target eNodeB.
The message carries information required for handover preparation of the target
eNodeB. The information includes X2 signaling context reference of the UE in the
source eNodeB, signaling context reference of the UE in the evolved packet core
(EPC) of the S1 interface, target cell ID, radio resource control (RRC) context,
and SAE bearer context.
[0031]
The target eNodeB addresses the source eNodeB and the EPC by using the S1/X2
signaling connection reference of the UE. The SAE bearer context includes: radio
network layer and transport network layer address information required for handover
preparation of the target eNodeB, quality of service (QoS) profile of the SAE
bearer, and possible access layer configuration information. The target eNodeB
configures the required resources.
[0032]
Step 305: The target eNodeB completes admission control according to the received
QoS profile of the SAE bearer so as to increase the possibility of successful
handover.
[0033]
If the target eNodeB is able to meet the resource requirement of the SAE bearer,
the target eNodeB allocates appropriate resources according to the received QoS
profile of the SAE bearer and meanwhile, reserves a cell-radio network temporary
identifier (C-RNTI).
[0034]
Step 306: The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message to the
source eNodeB. Upon reception of the HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message, the
source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to the UE and activates a start
timer.
[0035]
The HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message includes the newly allocated C-RNTI and
other possible parameters such as access parameter and radio network
layer/transport network layer (RNL/TNL) information for establishing a forwarding
tunnel. The HANDOVER COMMAND message includes the newly allocated C-RNTI, the
possible start time, and system information block (SIB) of the target eNodeB.
[0036]
Step 307: The UE receives the HANDOVER COMMAND from the source eNodeB and starts to
execute the handover process.
[0037]
Step 308: After the HANDOVER COMMAND start timer expires, the UE and the target
eNodeB complete a synchronization process and obtain an uplink timing advance
value.
[0038]
Step 309: The network responds with an allocated uplink timing advance value.
[0039]
Step 310: Once the UE accesses the target cell successfully, the UE sends a
HANDOVER CONFIRM message to the target eNodeB, indicating completion of the
handover. The target eNodeB confirms the message by checking whether the C-RNTI in
the message is the one allocated by the target eNodeB itself.
[0040]
Step 311: The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMPLETE message to the EPC, notifying
the EPC that the UE has changed to a new cell. The EPC hands the data route over to
the target eNodeB and releases user plane and transport network layer resources
related to the source eNodeB.
[0041]
Step 312: The EPC sends a HO COMPLETE ACK message to the target eNodeB, confirming
completion of the handover.
[0042]
Step 313: The target eNodeB sends a RELEASE RESOURCE message to the source eNodeB
to trigger the source eNodeB to release resources.
[0043]
Step 314: Upon reception of the RELEASE RESOURCE message, the source eNodeB
releases radio resources and control plane resources related to the UE context.
[0044]
By carrying S1 signaling connection parameters, such as S1 signaling connection
identifier information or communication context identifier information, in messages
in the handover procedure, an embodiment of the invention implements the process of
establishing a new S 1 signaling connection between the target eNodeB and the EPC
after the handover is complete.
[0045]
The solution of a first implementation mode of the invention is as follows:
[0046]
As shown in Figure 4, in a prior handover procedure, current S1 signaling
connection identifier information, namely original S 1 signaling connection
identifier information, is added in the HANDOVER REQUEST message sent by the source
eNodeB to the target eNodeB. The current S1 signaling connection identifier
information comprises S1 signaling connection ID used by the source eNodeB and the
EPC before handover, and optionally, SCTP association ID and SCTP stream ID.
[0047]
The HANDOVER COMPLETE message sent by the target eNodeB to the EPC carries the
original S 1 signaling connection identifier information and the new S1 signaling
connection ID and the new S1 signaling connection identifier information is used in
the SCTP message that carries the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The new S1 signaling
connection identifier information includes: SCTP association ID (optional), SCTP
stream ID (optional) and S1 signaling connection ID.
[0048]
After the target eNodeB sends the HANDOVER COMPLETE message to the EPC, the EPC
receives the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. Before the EPC sends the HO COMPLETE ACK to
the target eNodeB, the EPC creates a new communication instance and meanwhile
stores the new S1 signaling connection identifier information carried in the
HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The EPC searches for the original communication instance
according to the original S 1 signaling connection identifier information. Thus, an
S1 signaling connection can be established between the target eNodeB and the EPC.
[0049]
The following describes specific implementation procedures of the first
implementation mode in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0050]
One embodiment of the first implementation mode is shown in Figure 5, including the
following steps:
Step 501: A UE context in a source eNodeB contains roaming restriction information
and the source eNodeB configures the measurement control process of the UE
according to the roaming restriction information. The roaming restriction
information is provided upon establishment of a connection or when the TA is last
updated. The source eNodeB provides measurement information for the UE to help
control the connection movement process of the UE.
Step 502: The UE triggers submission of a measurement report according to a
specified rule. The UE may send the measurement report to the source eNodeB
according to a certain specified rule, such as system information.
Step 503: When the UE needs a handover, the source eNodeB decides to hand the UE
over to a cell controlled by the target eNodeB according to the measurement report
sent by the UE and the RRM information of the source eNodeB.
Step 504: The source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUEST message to the target eNodeB.
The message carries information required for handover preparation of the target
eNodeB. The information includes: X2 signaling context reference of the UE in the
source eNodeB, signaling context reference of the UE in the EPC of the S1
interface, target cell ID, RRC context, SAE bearer context, and original S 1
signaling connection identifier information. The original S 1 signaling connection
identifier information includes: S 1 signaling connection ID used by the source
eNodeB and the EPC before handover and optionally, SCTP association ID and SCTP
stream ID.
[0051]
The target eNodeB addresses the source eNodeB and the EPC by using the S1/X2
signaling connection reference of the UE. The SAE bearer context includes: radio
network layer and transport network layer address information required for handover
preparation of the target eNodeB, QoS profile of the SAE bearer, and possible
access layer configuration information. The target eNodeB configures the required
resources.
[0052]
Step 505: The target eNodeB completes admission control according to the received
QoS profile of the SAE bearer so as to increase the possibility of successful
handover. If the target eNodeB is able to meet the resource requirement of the SAE
bearer, the target eNodeB allocates appropriate resources according to the received
QoS profile of the SAE bearer and meanwhile, reserves a C-RNTI.
[0053]
Step 506: The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message to the
source eNodeB. Upon reception of the HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message, the
source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to the UE and activates a start
timer. The HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message includes the newly allocated C-RNTI
and other possible parameters such as access parameter, and RNL/TNL information for
establishing a forwarding tunnel. The HANDOVER COMMAND message includes the newly
allocated C-RNTI, the possible start time, and SIB of the target eNodeB.
[0054]
Step 507: The UE receives the HANDOVER COMMAND from the source eNodeB and starts to
execute the handover process.
[0055]
Step 508: After the HANDOVER COMMAND start timer expires, the UE and the target
eNodeB complete a synchronization process and obtain an uplink timing advance
value.
[0056]
Step 509: The network responds with an allocated uplink timing advance value.
[0057]
Step 510: Once the UE accesses the target cell successfully, the UE sends a
HANDOVER CONFIRM message to the target eNodeB, indicating completion of the
handover. The target eNodeB confirms the message by checking whether the C-RNTI in
the message is the one allocated by the target eNodeB itself.
[0058]
Step 511: The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMPLETE message to the MME, notifying
the MME that the UE has changed to a new cell and an S 1 signaling connection is
established. The MME is an entity in the EPC, responsible for mobility management
of the control plane, including user context and mobility state management and
allocation of temporary identifiers. The target eNodeB allocates new S1 signaling
connection identifier information, which includes an S1 signaling connection ID,
and optionally, an SCTP association ID and an SCTP stream ID. The target eNodeB
carries the new S1 signaling connection identifier information and the original S1
signaling connection identifier information in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The
UPE hands the data route over to the target eNodeB and releases user plane and
transport network layer resources related to the source eNodeB. Located in the EPC,
the UPE is an entity which initiates paging for downlink data in the idle state and
manages Internet Protocol (IP) bearer parameters and intra-network routing
information.
[0059]
The above process may further comprise the following process:
Upon reception of the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, the MME creates a new
communication instance and stores the new S 1 signaling connection identifier
information carried in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The MME searches for the
original communication instance according to the original S1 signaling connection
identifier information. This step is optional and not marked in the figure.
Step 511a: The MME sends a REROUTE REQUEST message to the UPE, requesting the UPE
to update the user plane route.
Step 511b: The UPE sends a REROUTE RESPONSE message to the MME, indicating that the
user plane route update is complete.
[0060]
Step 512: The EPC sends a HO COMPLETE ACK message to the target eNodeB, confirming
completion of the handover.
[0061]
Step 513: The target eNodeB sends a RELEASE RESOURCE message to the source eNodeB
to trigger the source eNodeB to release resources.
[0062]
Step 514: Upon reception of the RELEASE RESOURCE message, the source eNodeB
releases radio resources and control plane resources related to the UE context.
[0063]
In the above embodiment of the invention, in a handover process, the original S 1
signaling connection identifier information is carried in the HANDOVER REQUEST and
the new S 1 signaling connection identifier information allocated by the target
eNodeB and the original signaling connection identifier information are carried in
the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, so that an S1 signaling connection is established
between the EPC and the target eNodeB according to the original signaling
connection identifier information and the new signaling connection identifier
information after the UE is handed over to the target cell.
[0064]
Another embodiment of the first implementation mode of the invention is shown in
Figure 6. This embodiment is different from the previous embodiment in step 611,
which includes the following:
the target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMPLETE message to the UPE, notifying the UPE
that the UE has changed to a new cell and an S 1 signaling connection is
established; wherein the UPE located in the EPC is an entity which initiates paging
for downlink data in the idle state and manages IP bearer parameters and intra-
network routing information;
the target eNodeB allocates new S 1 signaling connection identifier information,
which includes an S1 signaling connection ID, and optionally, an SCTP association
ID and an SCTP stream ID;
the target eNodeB carries the new S 1 signaling connection identifier information
and the original S1 signaling connection identifier information in the HANDOVER
COMPLETE message;
the UPE hands the data route over to the target eNodeB and releases user plane and
transport network layer resources related to the source eNodeB.
[0065]
The above embodiment further includes the following steps.
Step 611a: Upon reception of the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, the UPE sends a ROUTE
UPDATE REQUEST to the MME, notifying the MME that the user plane route is updated.
The message carries the new S 1 signaling connection identifier information and the
original S 1 signaling connection identifier information.
Upon reception of the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, the MME creates a new
communication instance and stores the new S 1 signaling connection identifier
information carried in the ROUTE UPDATE REQUEST message. The MME searches for the
original communication instance according to the original S 1 signaling connection
identifier information. This step is optional and not marked in the figure.
Step 611b: The MME sends a ROUTE UPDATE RESPONSE message to the UPE.
[0066]
Other steps are the same as those in the previous embodiment.
[0067]
The solution of a second implementation mode of the invention is as follows.
[0068]
As shown in Figure 7, in the prior handover procedure, an original MME
communication context identifier and optionally, an eNodeB communication context
identifier, are added in the HANDOVER REQUEST sent from the source eNodeB to the
target eNodeB. The target eNodeB allocates a new eNodeB communication context
identifier. The original MME communication context identifier and the new eNodeB
communication context identifier, and optionally, the original eNodeB communication
context identifier, are carried in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message sent by the target
eNodeB to the EPC. After the target eNodeB sends the HANDOVER COMPLETE message to
the EPC and the EPC receives the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, before the EPC sends a
HO COMPLETE ACK message to the target eNodeB, the EPC creates a new communication
instance and meanwhile stores the new eNodeB communication context identifier
carried in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The EPC searches for the original
communication instance according to the original MME communication context
identifier. The EPC allocates a new MME communication context identifier and sends
a HANDOVER COMPLETE ACK message carrying the new MME communication context
identifier to the target eNodeB.
[0069]
One embodiment of the second implementation mode is shown in Figure 8, including
the following step.
[0070]
Step 801: A UE context in a source eNodeB contains roaming restriction information
and the source eNodeB configures the measurement control process of the UE
according to the roaming restriction information. The roaming restriction
information is provided upon establishment of a connection or when the TA is last
updated. The source eNodeB provides measurement information for the UE to help
control the connection movement process of the UE.
[0071]
Step 802: The UE triggers submission of a measurement report according to a
specified rule. The UE may send the measurement report to the source eNodeB
according to a certain specified rule, such as system information.
[0072]
Step 803: When the UE needs a handover, the source eNodeB decides to hand the UE
over to a cell controlled by the target eNodeB according to the measurement report
sent by the UE and the RRM information of the source eNodeB.
[0073]
Step 804: The source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUEST message to the target eNodeB.
The message carries information required for handover preparation of the target
eNodeB. The information includes: X2 signaling context reference of the UE in the
source eNodeB, signaling context reference of the UE in the EPC of the S1
interface, target cell ID, RRC context, SAE bearer context, and original MME
communication context identifier, and optionally, original eNodeB communication
context identifier.
[0074]
The target eNodeB addresses the source eNodeB and the EPC by using the S1/X2
signaling connection reference of the UE. The SAE bearer context includes: radio
network layer and transport network layer address information required for handover
preparation of the target eNodeB, QoS profile of the SAE bearer, and possible
access layer configuration information. The target eNodeB configures the required
resources.
[0075]
Step 805: The target eNodeB completes admission control according to the received
QoS profile of the SAE bearer so as to increase the possibility of successful
handover. If the target eNodeB is able to meet the resource requirement of the SAE
bearer, the target eNodeB allocates appropriate resources according to the received
QoS profile of the SAE bearer and meanwhile, reserves a C-RNTI.
[0076]
Step 806: The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message to the
source eNodeB. Upon reception of the HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message, the
source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to the UE and activates a start
timer. The HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message includes the newly allocated C-RNTI
and other possible parameters such as access parameter, and RNL/TNL information for
establishing a forwarding tunnel. The HANDOVER COMMAND message includes the newly
allocated C-RNTI, the possible start time, and SIB of the target eNodeB.
[0077]
Step 807: The UE receives the HANDOVER COMMAND from the source eNodeB and starts to
execute the handover process.
[0078]
Step 808: After the HANDOVER COMMAND start timer expires, the UE and the target
eNodeB complete a synchronization process and obtain an uplink timing advance
value.
[0079]
Step 809: The network responds with an allocated uplink timing advance value.
[0080]
Step 810: Once the UE accesses the target cell successfully, the UE sends a
HANDOVER CONFIRM message to the target eNodeB, indicating completion of the
handover. The target eNodeB confirms the message by checking whether the C-RNTI in
the message is the one allocated by the target eNodeB itself.
[0081]
Step 811: The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMPLETE message to the MME, notifying
the MME that the UE has changed to a new cell and an S 1 signaling connection is
established. The target eNodeB allocates a new eNodeB communication context
identifier. The original MME communication context identifier and the new eNodeB
communication context identifier, and optionally, the original eNodeB communication
context identifier, are carried in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The UPE hands the
data route over to the target eNodeB and releases user plane and transport network
layer resources related to the source eNodeB.
[0082]
The above process further includes the following steps:
Upon reception of the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, the MME creates a new
communication instance and stores the new eNodeB communication context identifier
carried in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The MME searches for the original
communication instance according to the original MME communication context
identifier. This step is optional and not marked in the figure.
Step 811a: The MME sends a REROUTE REQUEST message to the UPE, requesting the UPE
to update the user plane route.
Step 811b: The UPE sends a REROUTE RESPONSE message to the MME, indicating that the
user plane route update is complete.
[0083]
Step 812: The EPC sends a HO COMPLETE ACK message to the target eNodeB, confirming
completion of the handover.
[0084]
Optionally, the MME may allocate a new MME communication context identifier and
carry the new MME communication context identifier in the HO COMPLETE ACK message.
[0085]
Step 813: The target eNodeB sends a RELEASE RESOURCE message to the source eNodeB
to trigger the source eNodeB to release resources.
[0086]
Step 814: Upon reception of the RELEASE RESOURCE message, the source eNodeB
releases radio resources and control plane resources related to the UE context.
[0087]
By carrying the original MME communication context identifier in the HANDOVER
REQUEST message and carrying the new communication context identifier allocated by
the target eNodeB and the original MME communication context identifier in the
HANDOVER COMPLETE message, the foregoing embodiment establishes an S1 signaling
connection between the EPC and the target cell according to the original S1
signaling connection identifier information and the new S1 signaling connection
identifier information after the UE is handed over to the target cell.
[0088]
Another embodiment of the second implementation mode of the invention is shown in
Figure 9. This embodiment is different from the previous embodiment in step 911,
which includes:
[0089]
Step 911: The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER COMPLETE message to the UPE, notifying
the UPE that the UE has changed to a new cell and an S 1 signaling connection is
established. The target eNodeB allocates a new eNodeB communication context
identifier. The original MME communication context identifier and the new eNodeB
communication context identifier, and optionally, the original eNodeB communication
context identifier, are carried in the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. The UPE hands the
data route over to the target eNodeB and releases user plane and transport network
layer resources related to the source eNodeB.
[0090]
The above process further includes the following steps:
Step 911a: Upon reception of the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, the UPE sends a ROUTE
UPDATE REQUEST to the MME, notifying the MME that the user plane route is updated.
The message carries the original MME communication context identifier and the new
eNodeB communication context identifier.
Upon reception of the ROUTE UPDATE REQUEST message, the MME creates a new
communication instance and stores the new eNodeB communication context identifier
carried in the ROUTE UPDATE REQUEST message. The MME searches for the original
communication instance according to the original MME communication context
identifier. This step is optional and not marked in the figure.
Step 911b: The MME allocates a new MME communication context identifier and sends a
ROUTE UPDATE RESPONSE message that carries the newly allocated MME communication
context identifier to the UPE.
[0091]
Step 12: The UPE sends a HO COMPLETE ACK message to the target eNodeB, confirming
completion of the handover. Optionally, the HO COMPLETE ACK message may carry the
newly allocated MME communication context identifier. Other steps in this
embodiment are the same as those in the previous embodiment of the second
implementation mode.
[0092]
Another embodiment of the invention provides a system for establishing S1 signaling
connections in an evolved network. As shown in Figure 10, the system includes at
least two eNodeBs.
[0093]
When acting as a source eNodeB for handover of a UE, an eNodeB includes:
an S1 signaling connection parameter allocating module, adapted to allocate an S1
signaling connection parameter of the eNodeB and an EPC to the UE, where the
signaling connection parameter is an S1 signaling connection ID or an MME/eNodeB
communication context identifier;
a first S1 signaling connection parameter sending module, adapted to send an
original S 1 signaling connection parameter to a target eNodeB, that is, to send
the S 1 signaling connection parameter of the source eNodeB and the EPC allocated
to the UE by the S1 signaling connection parameter allocating module to the target
eNodeB, where the S1 signaling connection parameter may be a PPI field in the SCTP
header and included in S 1 signaling connection identifier information and carried
in a HANDOVER REQUEST message for transmission; the S1 signaling connection
identifier information may optionally include an SCTP association ID and an SCTP
stream ID; or the S1 signaling connection parameter may be an MME connection
context identifier and an eNodeB communication context identifier.
[0094]
When acting as a target eNodeB for handover of a UE, the eNodeB includes:
an S1 signaling connection parameter allocating module, adapted to allocate an S1
signaling connection parameter of the eNodeB and the EPC to the UE;
a second module of sending S1 signaling connection identifier information, adapted
to send the original S1 signaling connection parameter of the source eNodeB and the
EPC and the S 1 signaling connection parameter of the target eNodeB and the EPC,
that is, to send the original S 1 signaling connection parameter and the new S 1
signaling connection parameter, where the signaling connection identifier
information may be carried in a HANDOVER COMPLETE message for transmission.
[0095]
In the foregoing embodiment of the invention, the system may further include an
EPC, which is adapted to update a route according to the information sent by the
second module of sending S1 signaling connection identifier information and store
the S1 signaling connection parameter of the target eNodeB and the EPC. The EPC may
search for the original communication instance according to the original S1
signaling connection parameter. The EPC further includes an MME and a UPE. The MME
stores the S1 signaling connection parameter of the target eNodeB and the EPC and
searches for the original communication instance according to the original S1
signaling connection parameter; when the S 1 signaling connection parameter is MME
communication context identifier and eNodeB communication context identifier, the
MME is further adapted to allocate a new MME communication context identifier. The
UPE updates the route after the handover is complete.
[0096]
To sum up, in the embodiments of the invention, an S1 signaling connection ID or a
communication context identifier is added in messages during a handover process, so
that the target eNodeB is able to establish an S1 signaling connection with the EPC
according to the identifier. This solves the inability of the target eNodeB to
establish a connection with the EPC after the UE is handed over in the related art.
[0097]
The above are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and are not
intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. It is apparent that
those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the
invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The
invention is intended to cover the modifications and variations provided that they
fall in the scope of protection defined by the claims or their equivalents.
Claims (4)
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A method performed by a target evolved Node B for establishing S 1 signaling
connections in an evolved network, characterized by comprising:
receiving, by the target eNodeB, a HANDOVER REQUEST message from a source eNodeB,
wherein the HANDOVER REQUEST message carries an original mobility management
entity, MME, communication context identifier;
allocating, by the target eNodeB, a new eNodeB communication context identifier;
and
sending, by the target eNodeB, a HANDOVER COMPLETE message to an evolved packet
core, EPC, wherein the HANDOVER COMPLETE message carries the original MME
communication context identifier and the new eNodeB communication context
identifier.
The method of claim 1, wherein the HANDOVER REQUEST message further carries an
eNodeB communication context identifier of the source eNodeB.
The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving, by the target eNodeB, a
HANDOVER COMPLETE ACK message from the EPC, wherein the HANDOVER COMPLETE ACK
message carries a new MME communication context identifier allocated by the EPC.
A target evolved Node B for carrying out a process according to any one of claims
1-3.
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