Providing information to a core network relating to a cache in an access network
US9357581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a providing information to a core network where a terminal exchanges data with a cache in an access network. The node stores data in the cache. Data is exchanged between the cache and the terminal, and information relating to the exchanged data is provided to the core network. This allows the core network to apply normal core network functions such as LI, charging and policy control, 10 even when the data does not pass through the core network.
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