The identity of the VAL server performing the request.
VAL group ID
O (NOTE 3)
The identity of the group that the multicast/broadcast resource is requested for.
VAL UE ID List
O (NOTE 3)
The list of VAL UE ID that the multicast/broadcast resource is requested for.
Session announcement mode
M
Indicates whether the session announcement is sent by NRM server or by the VAL server
Service requirement description
M
Indicates the service characteristics, e.g., Media type, Media format, bandwidth requirements, flow description, Application Identifier, Priority indicator, emergency indicator Application service provider.
Multicast/Broadcast area information
O
Indicate the area where the multicast/broadcast resource is requested for
Endpoint information
M
Information of the endpoint of the VAL server to which the user plane notifications have to be sent.
Network system indicator
O
Indicate if the multicast/broadcast resrouce is required from 5GS, EPS, or both
Local MBMS information (NOTE 1, NOTE 2)
O
> MB2-U information
O
IP address, UDP port number of the MB2-U interface
> xMB-U information
O
IP address, UDP port number of the xMB-U interface
> M1 interface information
O
M1 interface information for local MBMS
Local MBMS activation indication (NOTE 1, NOTE 2)
O
Indicates whether to request the NRM server to use Local MBMS information.
NOTE 1:
The VAL server may provide either the Local MBMS information or the Local MBMS activation indication. This IE is present when the local MBMS is required for VAL services like V2X service.
NOTE 2:
This information element is only applicable when EPS is specified in the network system indicator IE.
The result indicates success or failure of the multicast/broadcast resource request operation.
Identity of the multicast/broadcast resource
O
(NOTE 1)
The identity of the multicast/broadcast MBS session, or/and the identity of the MBMS bearer.
User plane address
M
(NOTE 2)
User plane IP address(es) and port for VAL to deliver the DL packet
Session description information
O
(NOTE 2)
Indicates Multicast/broadcast related configuration information as defined in TS 26.346 (e.g. radio frequency and MBMS Service Area Identities) or/and TS 23.247 (e.g. MBS FSA ID(s), Area Session ID)
NOTE 1:
This IE may not be required if the session announcement mode indicates that the request is sent by the NRM server.
NOTE 2:
If the Result Information element indicates failure then the values of the other information elements shall not present.
The identity of the VAL server performing the request.
Identity of the multicast/broadcast resource
M
Identity of the multicast/broadcast resource
Service requirement description
O (NOTE 3)
Indicates the service characteristics, e.g., Media type, Media format, bandwidth requirements, flow description, Application Identifier, Priority indicator, emergency indicator Application service provider.
Multicast/Broadcast area information
O (NOTE 3)
Indicate the area where the multicast/broadcast resource is requested for
Local MBMS information (NOTE 1, NOTE 2)
O (NOTE 3)
> MB2-U information
O
IP address, UDP port number of the MB2-U interface
> xMB-U information
O
IP address, UDP port number of the xMB-U interface
> M1 interface information
O
M1 interface information for local MBMS
Local MBMS activation indication (NOTE 1, NOTE 2)
O
Indicates whether to request the NRM server to use Local MBMS information.
NOTE 1:
The VAL server may provide either the Local MBMS information or the Local MBMS activation indication. This IE is present when the local MBMS is required for VAL services like V2X service.
NOTE 2:
This information element is only applicable when EPS is specified in the network system indicator IE.
The result indicates success or failure of the multicast/broadcast resource update request operation.
Identity of the multicast/broadcast resource
M
(NOTE 1)
The identity of the multicast/broadcast MBS session, or/and the identity of the MBMS bearer.
Session description information
O
(NOTE 2)
Indicates Multicast/broadcast related configuration information as defined in TS 26.346 (e.g. radio frequency and MBMS Service Area Identities) or/and TS 23.247 (e.g. MBS FSA ID(s), Area Session ID, service requirements)
NOTE 1:
This IE may not be required if the session announcement mode indicates that the request is sent by the NRM server.
NOTE 2:
If the Result Information element indicates failure then the values of the other information elements shall not present.
Table 14.3.2.50-1 defines the MapVALGroupToSessionStream to be sent from the NRM server to NRM clients to provide specific required information to receive the media related to a group related VAL data communication within an MBS session.
Table 14.3.2.51-1 defines the UE session join notification to be sent from the NRM client to NRM server after successfully joining a certain multicast MBS session procedure as defined in TS 23.247.
Table 14.3.2.52-1 describes the information flow of MBS listening status report from the NRM client to the NRM server. The MBS listening status report is applicable to both broadcast and multicast MBS sessions.
The identity of the VAL user or VAL UE who wants to report the MBS listening status.
MBS session ID(s)
M
The identity of the MBS session(s) being monitored.
MBS listening status
M
The listening status per MBS session ID.
MBS reception quality level (NOTE)
O
The reception quality level
Unicast listening status
O
The unicast listening status associated with the unicast delivery.
NOTE:
The set of quality levels helps service continuity in broadcast and multicast scenarios. A reception quality level may help to make an efficient switching decision to unicast delivery. How these levels are used is implementation specific.
Table 14.3.2.53-1 describes the information flow for the UE unified traffic pattern and monitoring management subscription request from the VAL server to the NRM Server.
List of schedule elements applicable to the traffic patterns of the VAL service for this UE. Each schedule element is composed from seven fields: second, minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week and year. Each element indicates times or durations when the service traffic occurs. Multiple schedule elements can be used to create complex scheduling. (see NOTE 2).
Expiration time
O
Identifies when the VAL traffic pattern parameter configuration expires. If absent, it indicates that there is no expiration time.
Stationary indication
O
Identifies whether the UE is expected to be stationary or mobile while communicating using this traffic pattern configuration.
Table 14.3.2.54-1 describes the information flow for the UE unified traffic pattern and monitoring management subscription response from the NRM server to the VAL server.
UE for which the UE unified traffic pattern update notification is provided for.
Schedule elements
O
Schedule element applicable to the unified traffic patterns of the UE. A schedule element is composed from seven fields: second, minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week and year. Each element indicates times or durations of UE availability.
Stationary indication
O
Identifies whether the UE is expected to be stationary or mobile while communicating using this UE unified traffic pattern, as determined by the NRM Server.
Cause
O
This element is mandatory when the notification is provided to inform of a parameter configuration applied by the network which is incompatible with the existing Traffic Patterns. (see NOTE).
The element is optional when the notification informs of UE unified traffic pattern updates, providing additional information on the reason for the UE unified traffic pattern update (e.g. monitoring events received).
Table 14.3.2.56-1 describes the information flow for application connectivity context request from the NRM server to the NRM client, the context applying to UE-to-UE application-level direct communications (e.g. over FFA-2 reference point see TS 23.545 [55]).
Table 14.3.2.57-1 describes the information flow for application connectivity context response from the NRM client to the NRM server, the context applying to UE-to-UE application-level direct communications (e.g. over FFA-2 reference point see TS 23.545 [55]).
The result indicates success or failure of the UE-to-UE resource coordination response operation.
Application connectivity context (see NOTE)
O
Application connectivity context used for determining connectivity parameters. If this IE is included, at least one of the information elements in Table 14.3.2.35-2 shall be provided.
NOTE:
When this information element is not included, the NRM server considers default or pre-provisioned values.
Identity of the VAL service for which the configuration is requested.
List of VAL UE IDs
M
List of VAL UE IDs for which the transfer policy applies or a VAL group ID.
Volume per UE
M
Expected data volume for the background data transfer.
Desired time window
M
Desired time window for the background data transfer.
Desired area information
M
Desired geographical area for the background data transfer.
Request expiration time
O
Expiration time for the background data transfer request to enable NRM server to delay BDT negotiation with 3GPP core network considering BDT configuration requests from other VAL servers.
Policy Selection Guidance
O
List that includes guidance to the NRM in selecting from multiple transfer policies provided by underlying network. Possible values include: "lowest cost", "highest throughput given maximum cost of X", etc.
If not included, the NRM may choose from among multiple transfer policies, depending on local and ASP-provided policies.
The result indicates success or failure of BDT configuration get operation.
BDT configuration identifier
M
Identifier of the BDT configuration stored in the NRM server.
BDT configuration data (see NOTE)
O
The BDT configuration data stored at the NRM server which includes information like VAL service ID, List of VAL UE IDs/VAL group ID, Volume per UE, Desired Time Window, Granted Time Window, Desired Area Information, Policy Selection Guidance, BDT Reference ID.
NOTE:
The BDT configuration data IE is included if the Result indicates success.
Identity of the VAL service for which the BDT configuration is requested to be updated.
BDT Configuration identifier
M
Identifier of the BDT configuration stored in the NRM server.
Volume per UE (see NOTE)
O
Updated expected data volume for the background data transfer.
Desired time window (see NOTE)
O
Updated desired time window for the background data transfer.
Desired area information (see NOTE)
O
Updated desired geographical area for the background data transfer.
Policy Selection Guidance (see NOTE)
O
Updated list that includes guidance to the NRM in selecting from multiple transfer policies provided by underlying network. Possible values include: "lowest cost", "highest throughput given maximum cost of X", etc.
If value is empty, the NRM may choose from among multiple transfer policies, depending on local and ASP-provided policies.
The identity of the SEALDD server (or VAL server) performing the request.
Application descriptors
O
A pair of applic traffic descriptors (e.g. address, port, transport layer protocol) of the SEALDD server (or VAL server), used to establish redundant transmission paths.
Device triggering port number. If not provided, NRM determines the port number to be used based on local policies.
Triggering purpose
M
Indicates the device triggering purpose which is included in the payload. The default is a reserved value e.g. NULL.
Time window
O
Desired time window for the trigger. This value may be used by NRM to determine when to initiate the TS 23.682 device triggering procedure, and/or to determine the trigger validity time value used.