Group location tracking based on representative identity and virtual VLR for transportation systems

A location-tracking scheme known as group location tracking (GLT) is proposed to reduce the location update cost for terrestrial transportation systems (TS's) in personal communication networks. When a TS moves into a new registration area, the GLT scheme, based on a representative identity of the TS and a virtual visitor location register, updates location information by a group location update request message instead of individual location update of users. Compared with the IS-41, the GLT scheme significantly reduces signaling load.