Method for enhancing the reliability of the continuity of the communications operated from a 4G mobile terminal linked to an IP interconnection network
US8923185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W80/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for guaranteeing with a high level of reliability the continuity of the communications operated from a fourth-generation mobile terminal linked to a level-3 interconnection network, in the terminology defined by the OSI, uses gateways to maintain location information about the mobile terminals. The method applies notably to the mobility of mobile terminals in a context which is highly intolerant to faults, for example for networks used by military forces, public bodies, or civil agents such as the police, fire brigade or civil security. In particular, it may be implemented in networks liable to experience breaks in communication links in the interconnection network.
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