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Network nodes, a user equipment and methods therein for handling a connection between the user equipment and a wireless communications network

US9924460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2015
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method performed by a first network node for handling a connection between a wireless device and a wireless communications network. The wireless communications network comprises the first network node.The first network node stores (705) data related to the connection, and further stores an identifier of the wireless device for locating the stored data related to the connection later.The first network node further provides (706) the wireless device with a command to transition from a connected mode into a suspended mode, in which suspended mode the connection is suspended and the wireless device stores the data related to the connection, and further stores the identifier of the wireless device for locating the stored data later in order to resume the connection.

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