System and method for providing a connection in a communication network
US7782818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention proposes a system and method for providing a connection in a communication network which comprises several network elements and is adapted to route a connection via a first network element such as a radio network controller and one or more of alternatively selectable second network elements such as serving nodes. The network comprises a network element which stores a list of selectable second network elements. The list is accessed using an identifier identifying a routing or location area or a desired second network element. The list can be stored in a DNS server which returns to an inquiring network element such as a radio network controller, e.g. IP addresses of serving nodes capable of serving a routing or location area of a connection originating or terminating network element. The connection originating or terminating network element may also be adapted to send an identifier identifying a specific network element such as an SGSN to which it desires to be connected.
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