Using subnet relations for paging, authentication, association and to activate network interfaces in heterogeneous access networks
US7366524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for using subnet relations to determine paging areas, for performing authentication and association, and to activate access network interfaces in wireless communication devices in a heterogeneous access network. Paging areas are generated using subnet relations by determining mobility agent servers within a predetermined number of subnet relations from a last active mobility agent server. Authentication and association are also accomplished using subnet relations. Access network interfaces can also be turned on and off based on subnet relations thereby conserving battery power.
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