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Session control using a multicast address

  • US 20050281208A1
  • Filed: 06/17/2004
  • Published: 12/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a communication session between a plurality of communication units sharing a group address, the communication session controlled according to a protocol, the protocol specifying a control message capable of being transferred to each of the plurality of communication units at an individual address and a response from the each of the plurality of communication units to the control message, the method comprising:

  • determining a first one or more of the plurality of communication units from which the response to the control message associated with the protocol is not required; and

    preparing the control message using the group address including information associated with the first one or more.

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