Methods and apparatus for packet communication over a local network using a local packet replication procedure
US11128404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method (100) for performing packet communication over a local network is disclosed, the local network connected to a cellular communication network via a gateway. The method comprises receiving configuration information specifying a condition for application of a local packet replication procedure (102) and determining if the condition is satisfied for a packet to be transmitted over the local network (110). The method further comprises applying the local packet replication procedure to the packet to be transported over the local network if it is determined that the condition is satisfied for the packet (118). The local packet replication procedure comprises generating a copy of the packet for transmission to the packet destination, and the local packet replication procedure is performed by at an application layer protocol. Also disclosed are a method (200) for managing packet communication over a local network, an apparatus (500, 700) for performing packet communication over a local network and a manager (600, 800).
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