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Method and apparatus for determining source SGSN

US9532277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2014
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W60/005
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and an apparatus for determining a source SGSN. The method for determining a source SGSN includes: obtaining addressing information of a source SGSN through a NAS message sent by a UE; and sending the addressing information of the source SGSN to a target MME or a target SGSN, so that the target MME or the target SGSN determines the source SGSN according to the addressing information of the source SGSN. The embodiments of the present invention may ensure that an MSC obtains latest addressing information of a source SGSN of a UE, so that a target MME or a target SGSN obtains prepare bearer information of the UE from a correct source SGSN.

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