Mobile IP dynamic home address resolution
US6501746B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S370/901
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for assigning an IP address to a mobile node during registration are disclosed. According to one aspect, a registration request is sent by a mobile node. A mobile node ID associated with the mobile node is obtained. A registration request packet is then composed. The registration request packet stores at least a portion of the mobile node ID in the registration request packet. The registration request packet is sent to a Home Agent associated with the mobile node. According to another aspect, a registration request packet is processed by a Home Agent. The Home Agent receives the registration request packet and ascertains whether the mobile node designated by the registration request packet needs an IP address. An IP address is assigned to the mobile node if it is ascertained that the mobile node needs an IP address. A registration reply specifying the IP address assigned to the mobile node is then composed. According to another aspect, a registration reply packet received by a Foreign Agent is processed. The registration reply packet is received from a Home Agent. The registration reply packet specifies a portion of a mobile node ID and an IP address associate…
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