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Network entity, user device, and method for setting up device to device communications

US9876821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2013
Grant dateJan 23, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communications system is provided. A network device (9) controls the setting up of a device to device communication link, as sent between a device in the core network (7) and the base station(s) (5) servicing the relevant mobile devices (3), including disclosure of the common security information for two mobile devices to communicate securely over the direct device to device communications link.

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