Mobility manager in a wireless IP core network
US7110764B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The functions performed by a mobile switching center (MSC) may be divided between two entities. A mobile control function performs mobility management functions such as roaming control, implementing hand-off, and coordinating bearer traffic flow. A call agent performs call control functions such as call setup, call tear down, and advanced call features such as call hold, call waiting, etc. The call agent is preferably unaware of mobile specific interfaces and can support multiple access network types including cable, DSL, PSTN, etc. This provides feature transparency for users as they use devices in each of the access domains.
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