Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing end-to-end priority service in long term evolution (LTE) or subsequent generation networks
First Claim
1. A method for supporting end-to-end priority service in long term evolution (LTE) or subsequent generation networks, the method comprising:
- at a network node configured to operate in an LTE or subsequent generation network;
receiving a message associated with a communications session or transaction in a network, the message including an end-to-end priority user indicator identifying a user associated with the session or transaction as a priority user, wherein the end-to-end priority user indicator comprises a parameter that is distinct from an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and a mobile subscriber integrated services digital network (MSISDN) number, inserted in a radio resource control (RRC) connection request message by a user equipment (UE) device, and recognized by at least an evolved node B (eNode B) and a mobility management entity (MME) as identifying a priority user;
treating the session or transaction with a priority corresponding to the end-to-end priority user indicator; and
including the end-to-end priority user indicator in subsequent messages transmitted by the network node that are associated with the same session or transaction as the received message.
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Abstract
The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for supporting end-to-end priority service in LTE or subsequent generation networks. One method for supporting such priority occurs at a network node configured to operate in an LTE or subsequent generation network. The method includes receiving an incoming message associated with a communications session or transaction in the network. The message includes an end-to-end priority user indicator identifying a user associated with the session or transaction as a priority user. The method optionally includes storing an association between the end-to-end priority user indicator and the session or transaction. The method further includes treating the session with a priority corresponding to the end-to-end priority user indicator. The method further includes including the end-to-end priority user indicator in subsequent messages transmitted by the network node that are associated with the same session or transaction as the received message.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for supporting end-to-end priority service in long term evolution (LTE) or subsequent generation networks, the method comprising:
at a network node configured to operate in an LTE or subsequent generation network; receiving a message associated with a communications session or transaction in a network, the message including an end-to-end priority user indicator identifying a user associated with the session or transaction as a priority user, wherein the end-to-end priority user indicator comprises a parameter that is distinct from an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and a mobile subscriber integrated services digital network (MSISDN) number, inserted in a radio resource control (RRC) connection request message by a user equipment (UE) device, and recognized by at least an evolved node B (eNode B) and a mobility management entity (MME) as identifying a priority user; treating the session or transaction with a priority corresponding to the end-to-end priority user indicator; and including the end-to-end priority user indicator in subsequent messages transmitted by the network node that are associated with the same session or transaction as the received message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for supporting end-to-end priority service in long term evolution (LTE) or subsequent generation networks, the system comprising:
a network node configured to operate in an LTE or subsequent generation network, the network node including; at least one processor; a memory accessible by the at least one processor; an end-to-end priority service support module stored in the memory and executable by the at least one processor for; receiving a message associated with a communications session or transaction in a network, the message including an end-to-end priority user indicator identifying a user associated with the session or transaction as a priority user, wherein the end-to-end priority user indicator comprises a parameter that is distinct from an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and a mobile subscriber integrated services digital network (MSISDN) number, inserted in a radio resource control (RRC) connection request message by a user equipment (UE) device, and recognized by at least an evolved node B (eNode B) and a mobility management entity (MME) as identifying a priority user; treating the session with a priority corresponding to the end-to-end priority user indicator; and including the end-to-end priority user indicator in subsequent messages transmitted by the network node that are associated with the same session or transaction as the received message. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions that when executed by at least one processor of a computer cause the computer to perform steps comprising:
at a network node configured to operate in an LTE or subsequent generation network; receiving a message associated with a communications session or transaction in a network, the message including an end-to-end priority user indicator identifying a user associated with the session or transaction as a priority user, wherein the end-to-end priority user indicator comprises a parameter that is distinct from an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and a mobile subscriber integrated services digital network (MSISDN) number, inserted in a radio resource control (RRC) connection request message by a user equipment (UE) device, and recognized by at least an evolved node B (eNode B) and a mobility management entity (MME) as identifying a priority user; treating the session or transaction with a priority corresponding to the end-to-end priority user indicator; and including the end-to-end priority user indicator in subsequent messages transmitted by the network node that are associated with the same session or transaction as the received message.
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