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Methods and devices for signalling in a communication network

US11218564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Ari Keränen · Helsinki, FI
Nicklas Beijar · Kirkkonummi, FI
Anders Eriksson · Sollentuna, SE
Francesco Militano · Stockholm, SE
Johan Rune · Lidingö, SE
Joachim Sachs · Aachen, DE
Vlasios Tsiatsis · Solna, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 12, 2019
Grant date	Jan 4, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 9, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W4/70
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method performed by a first node in a communication network, the first node being a first end-point of signaling with a second node in the communication network, the second node being a second end-point in the signaling. The method comprises receiving signals from the second node, the received signals comprising instructions for the first node to perform a plurality of actions as well as an indication for in which order the actions should be performed. The method also comprises performing the actions in order. The method also comprises sending signals to the second node, the sent signals comprising an acknowledgement that the plurality of actions have been performed.

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