Method for enabling establishment of a direct connection
US11171927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/23
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed enabling establishment of a direct connection between a first device connected to a first network and a second device connected to a second network upon finding a permission response from a third device connected to a third network. Establishment of the direct connection is controlled by a second network node associated with the second network. A connection request is received from the first device at at least one of the second network node or a third network node associated with the third network and a permission indication is found indicating that a connection with the second device is subject to permission from the third device. A permission response may be found from the third device to permit the connection request for enabling establishment of the direct connection. Establishing of the direct connection is enabled between the first device and the second device in response to finding the permission response.
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