Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) gateway visitor location register (VLR) functionality
US7738488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products for Providing Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Gateway Visitor Location Register (VLR) Functionality. A method is disclosed herein for providing Wi-Fi gateway VLR functionality for an access point in a Wi-Fi network. The steps of the method can occur at a Wi-Fi gateway VLR that can perform VLR functions for at least one access point in a Wi-Fi network. The VLR functions can include receiving a registration request from a subscriber located in a service area of an access point in the Wi-Fi network. Further, the VLR functions can include authenticating the subscriber with a home location register (HLR) associated with the cellular network. The VLR functions can also include receiving information associated with the subscriber from the HLR. The Wi-Fi gateway VLR can store the information associated with the subscriber and maintain Wi-Fi reachability information for sending media packets to the subscriber in the Wi-Fi network.
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