Network identifier reservation in response to handoff
US9445323B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/0016
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed to help keep a UE's network identifier available for reassignment to that UE even after that UE engages in a particular type of handover. In accordance with the method, a network may make a determination that a UE should engage in a particular type of handover. In response to making this determination, the network may terminate the UE's active connection. However, based on the particular type of handover in which the network determined that the UE should engage, the network may also reserve the network identifier assigned for the UE's active connection.
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