UE accessibility indication for WI-FI integration in RAN
US10412666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network entity receives a WLAN access message from a UE. The WLAN access message includes an indication of the UE status with the telecommunication network. The network entity detects the indication of UE status and determines from the indication whether to allow the UE access to the WLAN. When the WLAN is integrated with the telecommunications network, the network entity sends a query to the telecommunication network (e.g. the RAN or core network part) for a decision based on the UE status with the telecommunication network. The indication may include data representative of RAN or core network accessibility information (e.g., limited service or no coverage), WLAN access only, a user preference for accessing the WLAN instead of the telecommunication network, and/or any other connectivity or preference information for use by the WLAN or network entity in determining whether to allow UE to access WLAN.
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