Methods and apparatus for relocating packet processing functions
US9826437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for relocating a first function for processing data packets of a flow associated with a device, from a source to a target instance. The method is triggered by an initiated relocation of a second function for processing data packets of the flow. The method comprises initiating (710) a first phase of a relocation method for relocating the first function, before the relocation of the second function is finalized. The method also comprises determining (720) whether to initiate a second phase of the relocation method based on information related to a progress of the relocation of the second function. When it is determined (720) to initiate the second phase, the method further comprises initiating (730) the second phase of the relocation method comprising the resumption of the processing of the data packets of the flow at the target instance of the first function.
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