System for improved traffic handling in a network
US11153106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/4511
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a system comprising a user device, a network and a service provider, wherein the user device communicates with a server operated by the service provider using the network. The system is arranged such that in response to receipt of user input requesting initiation of communication with the service provider, the user device sends a policy enforcement request to policy contact point in the network. The system is further arranged such that the network receives the policy enforcement request at the policy contact point and applies at least one policy rule to the communication between the user device and the service provider.
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