Method and apparatus for detecting tethering in a communications network
US8745225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, non-transitory computer readable medium and apparatus for detecting a tethering function being performed by an endpoint device in a communications network are disclosed. For example, the method analyzes a data packet directed towards the endpoint device, detects a signature based upon analyzing the data packet, and identifies the endpoint device as performing the tethering function based upon detecting the signature.
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