3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Services and System Asp; IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Centralized

Services; V0.2.0 (2008-01) Stage 2 Technical Specification (Release 8)

3GPP TS 23.292

GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

The present document has been developed within the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP TM) and may be further elaborated for the purposes of 3GPP. The present document has not been subject to any approval process by the 3GPP Organizational Partners and shall not be implemented. This Specification is provided for future development work within 3GPP only. The Organizational Partners accept no liability for any use of this Specification. Specifications and reports for implementation of the 3GPP TM system should be obtained via the 3GPP Organizational Partners' Publications Offices.

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Keywords
Circuit Switched, IMS, Supplementary Services

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Contents
Contents....................................................................................................................................................3 Foreword...................................................................................................................................................4 1 Scope......................................................................................................................................................5 2 References..............................................................................................................................................5 3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations..................................................................................................6
3.1 Definitions..............................................................................................................................................................6 3.2 Symbols..................................................................................................................................................................6 3.3 Abbreviations.........................................................................................................................................................6

4 High level principles and requirements..................................................................................................6

4.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................6 4.2 Service consistency................................................................................................................................................6 4.3 Service continuity...................................................................................................................................................7 4.4 Session scenarios....................................................................................................................................................7 4.4.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................................7 4.4.2 ICS UE Session Scenarios..................................................................................................................................7 4.5 Service data management.......................................................................................................................................7 4.6 Coexistence of an ICS UE and a non ICS UE ......................................................................................................7

5 Architecture model and reference points................................................................................................7

5.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................7 5.2 Reference architecture............................................................................................................................................8 5.3 Functional Entities.................................................................................................................................................8 5.3.1 ICS AS 8 5.3.2 UE enhanced for ICS .........................................................................................................................................9 5.3.1 MSC Server enhancements for ICS....................................................................................................................9 5.4 Reference points.....................................................................................................................................................9 5.4.1 Reference Point UE ICS AS (I1).....................................................................................................................9 5.4.2 Reference Point MSC Server CSCF (I2).........................................................................................................9 5.4.3 Reference Point MSC server IMS-MGW (I3).................................................................................................9

6 Functional description............................................................................................................................9 7 Procedures and flows.............................................................................................................................9 Annex A: Service Consistency (Informative) .........................................................................................10 Annex X (informative): Change history..................................................................................................11

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Foreword
This Technical Specification has been produced by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). The contents of the present document are subject to continuing work within the TSG and may change following formal TSG approval. Should the TSG modify the contents of the present document, it will be re-released by the TSG with an identifying change of release date and an increase in version number as follows: Version x.y.z where: x the first digit: 1 presented to TSG for information; 2 presented to TSG for approval; 3 or greater indicates TSG approved document under change control. y the second digit is incremented for all changes of substance, i.e. technical enhancements, corrections, updates, etc. z the third digit is incremented when editorial only changes have been incorporated in the document.

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Scope

This document specifies the architectural requirements for delivery of consistent IMS services to the user regardless of the attached access type (e.g. CS domain access, or IP-CAN). Consideration is given to how to access IMS-based multimedia telephony services while still allowing innovative services. IMS control of Emergency calls that utilise TS12 are outside the scope of this specification in this release. The scope of the specification includes: Session establishment when using CS access for media transmission for the IMS multimedia telephony service Support of continuity of IMS services (see 3GPP TS 22.101 [x]) when transferring media from CS to PS access and vice versa Access domain selection IMS control of services where the media is transported via the CS network Service data management

The solution is applicable for UEs with or without ICS functionality, and is applicable for the following deployment scenarios: An operator who supports for their subscribers only UEs that have ICS functionality An operator who supports for their subscribers only UEs that do not have ICS functionality An operator who supports for their subscribers UEs which do and do not have ICS functionality (to different subscribers and the same subscribers) ensuring the coexistence of UEs that have and do not have ICS functionality. Inbound roaming subscribers on an operator's network that supports either the same or different ICS functionality that the inbound roaming subscriber is using, ensuring the coexistence of UEs that have and do not have ICS functionality.

References
References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or non-specific. For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply. For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies. In the case of a reference to a 3GPP document (including a GSM document), a non-specific reference implicitly refers to the latest version of that document in the same Release as the present document. [1] [2] [3] [4] 3GPP TR 21.905: "Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications". 3GPP TR 23.228: "IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)". 3GPP TR 23.002: "Network architecture". 3GPP TR 22.173: "IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) Multimedia Telephony Service and supplementary services".

The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present document.

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Definitions, symbols and abbreviations

Delete from the above heading those words which are not applicable. Subclause numbering depends on applicability and should be renumbered accordingly.

3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. A term defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same term, if any, in TR 21.905 [1]. ICS UE: An IMS capable UE with additional ICS-specific functionality. ICS User: An ICS user is an IMS subscriber that receives communication services centralized in IMS, regardless of the attached access type (e.g. CS domain access, or IP-CAN).

3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply: <symbol> <Explanation>

3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. An abbreviation defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same abbreviation, if any, in TR 21.905 [1]. CAA ICS IUA CS Access Adaptation IMS Centralized Services ICS User Agent

High level principles and requirements

4.1 General
IMS Centralized Services (ICS) provides communication services such that all services, and service control, are based on IMS mechanisms and enablers. It enables IMS services when using CS access for the media bearer. With ICS, the user services are provided by IMS. User sessions are controlled in IMS via PS or CS access. When using CS access network, or when using PS access networks which do not support full duplex speech component of the IMS multimedia telephony service, the CS core network is utilized to establish a circuit bearer for use as media for IMS sessions.

4.2 Service consistency

The following requirement(s) are defined to ensure service consistency. IMS services as defined in TS 22.173 [4] shall be consistently provided when using a CS or a PS access network for media of the IMS multimedia telephony service subject to the capability of the UE and the access network.

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4.3 Service continuity 4.4 Session scenarios

4.4.1 Overview 4.4.2 ICS UE Session Scenarios
When an ICS UE accesses IMS services over a CS network, or a PS network which do not support the full duplex speech component of the IMS multimedia telephony service, then the following IMS session scenarios shall be supported according to the procedures specified in TS 23.228 [2], along with the solution specified in this document. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Basic voice or voice and video service origination and terminating sessions. Voice or voice and video origination and termination service sessions with Line ID services (e.g. OIP, OIR, TIP, TIR) controlled in IMS. Voice or voice and video origination and termination service sessions with Communication Barring services controlled in IMS. Voice or voice and video termination service sessions with Communication Diversion services controlled in IMS. Voice or voice and video origination and termination service sessions with mid-call services (e.g. Hold/Resume, Conferencing, CW, ECT) controlled in IMS. Communication services setting modifications (e.g., changing forwarding info or activating barring services, etc). The solution shall provide generic capabilities to enable introduction of new IMS services utilizing CS bearers without further standardisation.

4.5 Service data management 4.6 Coexistence of an ICS UE and a non ICS UE
It shall be possible to provide ICS for an ICS UE and a non ICS UE in home and in visited networks. Home and visited networks with MSC Server enhanced for support of ICS shall support call originations and terminations for ICS UE.

Architecture model and reference points

5.1 Overview
ICS enables IMS services when using CS access for media transport. Users are provided with a consistent view of services, and service providers may offer services from a single consolidated services platform. When using PS access networks which support the full duplex speech media component of the IMS multimedia telephony service, procedures defined in TS 23.228 [2] are used for provision of IMS services with enhancements as identified in this document. For other access networks, media established via the CS domain is used in conjunction with IMS service control. When using a UE which has been enhanced for ICS, the IMS service control is enabled by a transparent control channel between the UE and IMS. When using a UE which has not been enhanced for ICS, the IMS service control could be enabled by an MSC Server enhanced for ICS.

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5.2 Reference architecture

The following figure 5.2-1 ICS Reference Architecture provides the reference architecture for IMS sessions established using CS bearers.

Figure 5.2-1 ICS Reference Architecture The architecture introduces the following: ICS AS which provides functions specific to IMS Centralized Services. Enhancements to the MSC Server for ICS. Enhancements to the UE for ICS

Not all of the above are required in a network implementing ICS.

5.3 Functional Entities

5.3.1 ICS AS
The ICS AS is a home network based IMS Application that provides functionality required to enable IMS Centralized Services. The ICS AS is inserted in the session path using originating and terminating iFCs; it is configured as the first AS in the originating iFC and as the last AS in the terminating iFC chain. The ICS AS may also be invoked through the use of PSI termination procedures when using the CS access. The ICS AS implements one or more of the following functionalities: ICS User Agent (IUA): The ICS User Agent (IUA) function provides SIP UA behaviour on behalf of the ICS UE for setup and control of for IMS sessions using CS bearers. The IUA combines the service control signalling with the media established via the CS access to present a standard IMS session on behalf of the UE. CS Access Adaptation (CAA): The CS Access Adaptation (CAA) is an adaptation function for the service control signalling communicated transparently via the CS domain between the UE and the ICS AS over the USSD transport. The CAA processes the USSD for interworking with other IMS functional elements. The CAA is only used when using the CS network for session control

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5.3.2 UE enhanced for ICS

The ICS UE is an IMS UE enhanced with ICS capability. The ICS UE provides the following functions: Communicates with the ICS AS for service control signaling. Establishes the bearer control signaling path to setup the media through the CS domain.

The ICS UE uses the Gm reference point when using the PS network for session control signaling.

5.3.1 MSC Server enhancements for ICS

The MSC Server as described in 3GPP TS 23.002 [3] may be enhanced for the support of ICS. In addition to the standard MSC Server behavior, an MSC Server which has been enhanced for ICS provides the following for an identified ICS user: It processes the user-network signaling received over the A/Iu and E interface for interworking with 3GPP SIP and vice versa. It controls the MGW functions described in 3GPP TS 23.002 [3] to enable the interworking between CS access and RTP bearers. It performs the interworking between H.245 and SIP/SDP to support multimedia call in ICS.

For subscribers not identified as ICS users, the MSC Server functionality is unchanged. MSC Server enhancements for ICS are not required for the support of ICS UE. Editors note: 3GPP TS 23.002 [3] needs to be updated to indicate the optional control of the IMS-MGW by the MSC Server.

5.4 Reference points

5.4.1 Reference Point UE ICS AS (I1)
The I1 reference point is used between the UE and the ICS AS for session control signalling over CS access.

5.4.2 Reference Point MSC Server CSCF (I2)

The I2 reference point shall be used to route session control signalling between the MSC Server enhanced for ICS and the home IMS. The Mw reference point specified in 3GPP TS 23.002 [3] together with ICS specific extensions shall be used over the I2 reference point.

5.4.3 Reference Point MSC server IMS-MGW (I3)

The I3 reference point is established between the MSC server enhanced for ICS and the IMS-MGW.

Functional description

Procedures and flows

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Annex A: Service Consistency (Informative)

IMS Centralized Services (ICS) provides communication services such that all services, and service control, are based on IMS mechanisms and enablers. It enables IMS services when using CS access for the media bearer. With ICS, the user services are provided by IMS. User sessions are controlled in IMS via PS or CS access. When using CS access network, or when using PS access networks which do not support full duplex speech component of the IMS multimedia telephony service, the CS core network is utilized to establish a circuit bearer for use as media for IMS sessions. Functionality is needed to provide IMS Centralized Services to devices using a circuit switched access network for media transport. Two fundamentally different approaches are enabled in this specification. One approach supports legacy UEs by placing new functional elements in the MSC Server. Another approach provides new functionality in the UE. The following figure depicts the provision of IMS Centralized Services for these approaches from the users perspective. This figure is intended to be illustrative in nature, and is not intended to depict a complete or definitive identification of the various IMS Centralized Services that may be provided using different access networks or solutions.

Figure A-1: IMS Centralized Services

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Annex X (informative): Change history

Change history
Date TSG # TSG Doc. CR Rev Subject/Comment Old New

2007-11 2007-11 SA2#61 S2075534 S2075535 2008-01 SA2#62 S2080633 S2080635 S2080636 S2080637 S2080638 S2080640 S2080641 S2080642 S2080643 S2080644 S2080885 S2080886 S2081002

Skeleton of the new TS Incorporating P-CRs agreed at SA2#61 (Ljubljana)

0.0.0

0.0.0 0.1.0

Incorporating P-CRs agreed at SA2#62 (Marina Del Rey) 0.1.0 0.2.0

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