Inter working function (IWF) as logical radio network controller (RNC) for hybrid coupling in an interworking between WLAN and a mobile communications network
US8165061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S370/913
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a method of supporting an interworking between a wireless local area network (WLAN) and a mobile communications network. The interworking is facilitated by an interworking function (IWF) disposed on a WLAN side of the interworking. The method comprises the step of connecting the WLAN to the mobile communications network by employing the IWF as an auxiliary radio network controller for the mobile communications network, in particular, a drift radio network controller (DRNC) in a UMTS network.
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