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Inter-system handoffs in multi-access environments

US8644247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Lila Madour · Sollentuna, SE
Anders Lundstrom · Sollentuna, SE
Samy Touati · Rosemère, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 18, 2007
Grant date	Feb 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W92/02
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods according to these exemplary embodiments provide for handing off user equipment between different access networks, e.g., a high rate packet data (HRPD) system and a long term evolution (LTE) system. An existing mobile IP session can be maintained by the UE during the handoff.

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