InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[Gamco]

United States Patent 8,817,741
Shaheen August 26, 2014

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Method and apparatus for resource management in handover operation


Abstract
A method and apparatus for resource management during handover operation includes initiating a handover from a first access network to a second access network. A policy update message is sent and a policy update confirmation message is received. A general packet radio service (GPRS) tunneling protocol (GTP) message and a radio access bearer (RAB) release message is sent and a GTP and RAB release acknowledgment is received. Connectivity is established for uplink and downlink transmission in the second access network.


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Inventors: Shaheen; Kamel M. (King of Prussia, PA)
Applicant: Name City State Country Type

Shaheen; Kamel M.
King of Prussia
PA
US

Assignee: Interdigital Technology Corporation (Wilmington, DE)

Appl. No.: 12/143,249
Filed: June 20, 2008

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Prior Publication Data

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Document Identifier Publication Date
US 20080316971 A1 Dec 25, 2008


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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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Application Number Filing Date Patent Number Issue Date
60945642 Jun 22, 2007
60945676 Jun 22, 2007
60946164 Jun 26, 2007


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Current U.S. Class: 370/331 ; 370/228
Current International Class: G06F 17/00 (20060101)
Field of Search: ;455/436-439 ;370/331,328

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