Network component selection based on device identifier
US11108832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/69
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for selectively routing a connect to a network through a control function associated with the network. The system can distinguish between control functions based on functionalities associated with the control function itself or capabilities associated with a user device. The system can select between the control functions based at least in part on an identifier associated with the user device, a subscriber account associated with the user device, or another trait of the connection. The system can select the control function based on a determination made by a control node associated with the network and may be further based on a Network Resource Function, a Domain Name System server, internal static listings of the control functions, or other resource that associates one or more identifiers with the control function. The system can obtain the identifier once the user device requests a connection with the network and provide the identifier to the control node.
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