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Network-side setup of a packet-data communication session on behalf of a mobile station, followed by transfer of the communication session to the mobile station

US8144644B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2006
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W80/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for network-side setup of a packet-data communication session on behalf of a mobile station, followed by transfer of the communication session to the mobile station. A radio access network (RAN) receives from the mobile station an origination message comprising a code and a called-party identifier, the code indicating that the mobile station is requesting that, on behalf of the mobile station, the RAN set up a packet-based communication session between the mobile station and an endpoint associated with the identifier. Responsive to the origination message and on behalf of the mobile station, the RAN sends to the endpoint an invitation to participate in the communication session. Responsive to the endpoint accepting the invitation, the RAN sends to the mobile station information enabling the mobile station to engage in messaging with the endpoint related to the communication session and/or participate in the communication session with the endpoint.

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