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Single and dual internet protocol bearer support

US8531947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2011
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W80/045
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus operable in a communication system and having the capability to discard an internet protocol address is described. The apparatus is configured to receive an assignment of a first internet protocol address of a first type for a first application and a second internet protocol address of a second type for a second application for a data connection to a network. The apparatus is also configured to determine that the apparatus is currently not able to handle both the first internet protocol address and the second internet protocol address. The apparatus is further configured to determine an internet protocol address to discard, and discard the determined internet protocol address.

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