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Method, apparatus and system for maintaining mobility resistant IP tunnels using a mobile router

US8121146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2005
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus and system enable a mobile device to roam while maintaining a persistent IP tunnel. Specifically, a mobile router may be utilized to enable a mobile device to maintain a persistent IP tunnel while the device roams. In one embodiment, the mobile device is a virtual host and the mobile router is a virtual mobile router.

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