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Storing access network information for an IMS user in a subscriber profile

US8265090B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2007
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/1016
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

IMS networks and methods are disclosed for storing information on the access network of a user in a subscriber profile for the user. When a communication device of a user attempts to register with an IMS network, a P-CSCF receives a register request message from the communication device, and identifies access network information for the user. The P-CSCF then transmits another register request message to an S-CSCF that includes the access network information, and the S-CSCF in turn forwards the access network information to an HSS. The HSS then stores the access network information in the subscriber profile for the user. Nodes in the IMS network that retrieve the subscriber profile may acquire the access network information to provide services based on the access network information.

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