Targeted service request for small data communication in a network environment
US9692567B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/15
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example method for targeted service request for small data communication in a network environment is provided and includes receiving an extended service request indicating an evolved packet system (EPS) bearer identity for small data communication over a packet data network connection including one or more EPS bearers, where the one or more EPS bearers includes at least one small data bearer configured for small data communication, selectively activating the small data bearer, and facilitating the small data communication. In specific embodiments, the one or more EPS bearers includes a default EPS bearer and one or more dedicated EPS bearers, where the small data bearer is the default EPS bearer. In other embodiments, the one or more EPS bearers includes a default EPS bearer and one or more dedicated EPS bearers, where the small data bearer is one of the dedicated EPS bearers.
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