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Methods, systems, and computer program products for caching and re-using bearer channels for voice-over-packet (VoP) sessions involving wireless entities

US7477623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2005
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2026

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

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer program products for caching and reusing bearer channels for voice over packet sessions involving wireless entities are disclosed. According to one method, a setup request message is received for a voice over packet session involving a wireless entity. In response to the setup request message, a bearer channel is established using bearer channel setup signaling. When the first session is released, the bearer channel is cached for a predetermined time period. A second setup request message is received. The second setup request message involves the first and second nodes and a wireless entity. In response to the second setup request message, the cached bearer channel is re-used for the second session.

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