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Method and apparatus for source identification for key handling following a handover failure

US8732465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2010
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/0431
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of enabling key handling for a handover between different domains may include determining whether an indication of a potential key mismatch is present responsive to an attempt to conduct a handover between a first domain and a second domain, and defining validity of a most recent key set used for ciphering communication between a mobile terminal and a network device based on a result of the determining.

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