Distinguishing between foreground and background communications based on analysis of context information
US9924447B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for determining whether a communication or communication session requested by or directed to a user equipment device (UE) is a foreground or background communication, based on context information derived about the communication and in the absence of any direct indication from the UE. If it is determined that the communication is foreground, then no action is taken to limit the communication. If it is determined that the communication is foreground, then an action is taken to limit allocation of at least one network resource need for the communication. As a further aspect, the procedure for context-based determination is then initiated contingent upon the determination that the UE is roaming in a wireless network of a service provider different from a home service provider.
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