Communication network
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1. A gateway node for use in a communications network, said node configured:
- to receive a request for a service;
to determine if said service is providable; and
to generate and send a message to a requester of the service with an indication as to a cause as to why said service if said service is not provided.
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Abstract
A gateway node and methods applicable for use in a communications network are disclosed. The gateway node is configured to receive a request for a service. The gateway node also is configured to determine if the service can be provided and, if not, to generate and send a message to a requester of the service with an indication as to a cause why the service cannot be provided.
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1. A gateway node for use in a communications network, said node configured:
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to receive a request for a service;
to determine if said service is providable; and
to generate and send a message to a requester of the service with an indication as to a cause as to why said service if said service is not provided. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of communication, the method comprising:
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determining in a gateway node if a requested service is providable;
sending a message to a requester of the requested service if the requested service is not provided, said message indicating a cause for said requested service not being provided; and
discarding in said gateway node, traffic received from said requester.
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15. A method of communication, the method comprising:
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determining if a requested service is providable; and
,sending a push or internet control message protocol message to a requester of the requested service if the requested service is not provided, said message indicating a cause for said requested service not being provided.
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16. A method of communication, the method comprising:
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determining if a requested service is providable;
generating a message if the requested service is not provided indicating a cause for said requested service not being provided and an address of a supplier of the requested service; and
sending said message to a requester of the requested service.
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17. A system for communication, the system comprising:
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determining means for determining in a gateway node if a requested service is providable;
sending means for sending a message to a requester of the requested service if the requested service is not provided, said message indicating a cause for said requested service not being provided; and
discarding means for discarding in said gateway node, traffic received from said requested.
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18. A system for communication, the system comprising:
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determining means for determining if a requested service is providable; and
sending means for sending a push or internet control message protocol message to a requester of the requested service if the requested service is not provided, said message indicating a cause for said requested service not being provided.
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19. A system for communication, the system comprising:
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determining means for determining if a requested service is providable;
generating means for generating a message if the requested service is not provided indicating a cause for said requested service not being provided and an address of a supplier of the requested service; and
sending means for sending said message to a requester of the requested service.
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20. A gateway node for use in a communications network, said node comprising:
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receiving means to receive a request for a service;
determining means to determine if said service is providable; and
generating means to generate and send a message to a requester of the service with an indication as to a cause as to why said service if said service is not provided.
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