5.10.1 Overview

During an inventory procedure (see clause 6.2.2) or a command procedure (see clause 6.2.3), the AIOTF may be requested to report AIoT Device Locations. Based on operator policy, the AIOTF determines whether to provide the AIoT Device location to the AF.

When RAN Reader is selected, the Inventory Report(s) sent by NG-RAN include a RAN Reader ID for each reported AIoT Device. The location of each RAN Reader may be configured in the AIOTF. If configured, the AIOTF uses the location of RAN Reader to determine the location of the AIoT Device.

When UE Reader is selected, the Inventory Report(s) sent by UE Reader include a UE Reader ID for each reported AIoT Device. The location of each UE Reader may be configured in the AIOTF. If configured, the AIOTF uses the location of UE Reader to determine the location of the AIoT Device.

NOTE 1: The location format is defined based on the SLA between the operator and the AF, which is out the scope of 3GPP.

NOTE 2: The configured UE Reader location is only applicable for fixed UE Reader.