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Method for switching session of IMS network and EATF

US9467485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2013
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/1096
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for switching a session of an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network and an Emergency Access Transfer Function (EATF) entity are disclosed. The method includes: the EATF entity anchoring a call sent by a network element in a call initiation domain, and routing the call to an Emergency-Call Session Control Function (E-CSCF); the EATF entity receiving call transfer invite message sent by a network element in a call termination domain; and if identifying that the call transfer invite message is an invite message inviting to perform transfer of the call, the EATF entity performing media negotiation, and sending a response message carrying media information to the network element in the call termination domain.

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