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Mobility management entity initiated transfer of a packet data network connection

US12184738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2021
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W24/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is provided an apparatus comprising means for receiving information about an identification of a network function set associated with at least one packet data network connection. The means is further configured for, in response to receiving an indication that a network function instance of the network function set supporting the at least one packet data network connection is no longer available, transferring the at least one packet data network connection from the network function instance to another network function instance comprised within the network function set.

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