Over-the-top management in a communication network
US12127088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/563
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for over-the-top, OTT, management in a communication network is presented. The method is performed in a packet data network gateway, PGW. The method comprises receiving (S200) a request for an application network interaction protocol, ANIP, service from an application client, sending (S210) the received request to a global ANIP server, wherein the request is extended with a public land mobile network, PLMN, identity, receiving (S220) an address to a local ANIP server from the global ANIP server, and sending (S230) the received address to the local ANIP server to the Send request for application client. Methods, a PGW, an application client, an ANIP server, computer programs, and a ANIP service computer program product for OTT management in a communication network are also presented.
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