5G Concepts

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The Beginning (2 topics)

• Mobile Cellular Telephony Evolution
• Hexagon Based Mobile Cellular Telephony
• Manuscript Overview

Radio Frequency Spectrum (3 topics)

• Radio Spectrum and Mobile Communications
• Frequency Allocation and Identification
• Frequency Requirements Needs for 5G
• Technical Solution
• Financial Aspects

Standardisation (4 topics)

• Key SDOs and their Standardisation Processes
• 3GPP
• IEEE-SA
• ITU-T
• ITU-R
• IETF
• 5G Standardisation

5G Concepts (15 topics)

• 5G Objectives and Usage Scenarios
• 5G Activities
• Channel Access Method/Air Interface
• Fundamental Concepts
• Multiple Access/Waveform
• Cognitive Radio
• Standardisation
• Spectrum Management
• Regulatory Aspects
• Massive Centralised RAN
• Centralised RAN/Cloud RAN
• Key Advantages
• Key Challenges
• Vehicular Communications
• From V2V to V2X
• Key Standards
• VC Architecture
• V2X Use Cases
• VC Challenges
• Regulatory Aspects
• VC Evolution
• Network Slicing
• E2E Slicing
• SDN and NFV in Slicing
• Benefits/Challenges/Future
• 5G Policy
• Targets
• How to Achieve Targets
• Areas/Challenges in Realising Targets
• 5G Timelines

Network Architecture, Mobility Management and Deployment (8 topics)

• LTE and 4G (LTE Advanced) Network Architecture
• Potential 5G Architecture
• 30000 ft Birds Eye View
• High Level 5G Network View
• 5G Network Architecture (In-Depth)
• Mobility Management
• EPS Mobility Management
• Voice Management in LTE
• Mobility Management in HetNets
• Futuristic Mobility Management
• Network Deployment
• Planning and Engineering
• Implementation
• Optimisation
• Network Management

4G/5G Radio Access Network (10 topics)

• 3GPP Releases
• LTE-Advanced
• Carrier Aggregation
• Antenna Diversity
• Relaying
• SON Enhancements
• eMBMS
• Latency Improvement
• enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (eICIC)
• Coordinated Multi-Point Transmission and Reception (CoMP)
• LTE Advanced Pro
• Carrier Aggregation Enhancements
• Licensed Assisted Access using LTE
• MIMO Enhancements
• Latency Improvements
• 5G NR
• Requirements
• 3GPP Phases for IMT2020
• NR Air Interface
• 5G RAN Architecture

Transport Network (3 topics)

• 5G Transport Requirements
• Mobile Backhaul
• E-Band Microwave
• Metro Transport Network
• Core Transport Network

Core Network and Operational Support (4 topics)

• Evolved Packet Core
• Evolution of the IMS
• 5G Core Network
• Content Delivery Network
• Operations and Support
• OSS/BSS for LTE
• OSS/BSS for 5G

Connected Devices (3 topics)

• Smart Phone Components
• Batteries
• Device Processors
• Massive MIMO
• D2D Communications
• Role of SDOs for Connected Devices

Mobile Applications (3 topics)

• Delivery Platforms
• Advanced Value-Added Services
• Mobile Financial Services
• mHealth
• Massive Internet of Things

The Way Forward to Year 2040 (2 topics)

• Current Picture
• Why 2040?
• Key Big Trends
• Final Suggestions