Network element and method for providing access control for a cellular communication network
US8295810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network element (130, 330), for providing access control to a core network (120) of a cellular communication network (100) for a wireless communication unit (150) operating within a communication cell supported by the network element (130, 330), comprises a receiver for receiving a message (425) from the wireless communication unit (150) comprising identity information. The network element further comprises logic (160), operably coupled to the receiver, for determining whether to permit the mobile communication unit (150) access to the core network (120), based at least in part on the received identity information.
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