Flow balancing in communications networks
US8494543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W60/005
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed that provide flow balancing for multiple radio access technologies in a communication network. A mechanism is provided that enables the handover of one or more data flows when a mobile device is attached to more than one access technology at the same time. The handover can be initiated by the network or the subscriber and can be based on rules and/or policies known at the time. The mechanism can be implemented in a gateway device that provides communication between the packet core and the access network. The mechanism can also be used in providing handovers between access technologies such as a femtocell access network and an LTE access network.
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