MME interface for EN-DC node selection
US11212660B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a request for a connection to a Packet Data Network gateway (PGW) from a User Equipment (UE) device; obtain subscription type information for the UE device; and determine that the UE device is associated with a Fifth Generation (5G) subscription based on the obtained subscription type information. The processor may be further configured to obtain a list of available PGWs from a 5G Network Repository Function (NRF), in response to determining that the UE device is associated with the 5G subscription; select a PGW from the obtained list of available PGWs based on a selection rule; and send a create session request for the UE device to the selected PGW.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.