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Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing end-to-end priority service in long term evolution (LTE) or subsequent generation networks

  • US 10,321,300 B2
  • Filed: 07/22/2016
  • Issued: 06/11/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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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.

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