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Method for increasing the flexibility of a communication network with separated call control and bearer control

US7369525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Martin Stumpert · Hochspeyer, DE
Timo Suihko · Aachen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 30, 2004
Grant date	May 6, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W92/24
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method in a communication network having separate call control and bearer control for interfacing the network with a further network that utilizes monolithic signaling. The method increases the flexibility of an existing payload connection, especially in the case of a malfunction. Enhancements to existing signaling protocols are utilized to transfer further information. Information elements and methods for interpreting the transferred information are stored in the senders and receivers of the information, enabling more information to be transferred. A combination of a payload transmission device and a control node may be identified separately or as a single device. Additionally, a connection assignment may be identified as a further assignment, enabling the change of a current assignment for a radio access controller.

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