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System and method for managing IP sessions based on how many IP sessions are supported

US8687586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2006
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and Method are provided for managing IP sessions based on how many IP sessions are supported. According to an embodiment of the application, the wireless network determines how many IP sessions can be supported for the mobile device residing in a given area such as a routing area, and to transmit to the mobile device an identification of how many IP sessions can be supported. According to another embodiment of the application, the mobile device receives the identification of how many IP sessions can be established, and manages IP sessions based on the identification. Since the mobile device is privy to how many IP sessions can be established, the mobile device is able to properly manage IP sessions.

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