Methods and devices for optimal selection of core network nodes in a cellular communication network

US9130951B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9130951-B2
Application numberUS-201414120359-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 14, 2014
Priority dateMar 21, 2000
Publication dateSep 8, 2015
Grant dateSep 8, 2015

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Devices and methods for selecting network nodes in a cellular communication network. By dropping fixed connections between network nodes of different hierarchy levels, for instance, a network node of an access network has to make a selection among different core network nodes. The selected core network node requires service information on the access network node and the area serviced by the access network node. Devices and methods are disclosed for selecting network nodes and for providing service information. The devices can be implemented in the network centrally or in a distributed manner.

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We claim: 1. A radio access network node having a device for selecting a core network node in a cellular communication network, the cellular communication network comprising a plurality of radio access network nodes and a plurality of core network nodes, wherein said radio access network node is capable of cooperating with more than one of said plurality of core network nodes, said radio access network node comprising: an input/output unit for receiving a network node request and…

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What does patent US9130951B2 cover?
Devices and methods for selecting network nodes in a cellular communication network. By dropping fixed connections between network nodes of different hierarchy levels, for instance, a network node of an access network has to make a selection among different core network nodes. The selected core network node requires service information on the access network node and the area serviced by the acc…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Ericsson Telefon Ab L M
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04L67/10. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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