System and Method for Detecting and Directing Traffic in a Network Environment
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1. An apparatus for detecting and directing traffic in a network environment, comprising:
- a gateway general packet radio service (GPRS) support node (GGSN) operable to receive a packet, included within a communication flow, that is communicated by a mobile terminal, the GGSN communicating with first and second access point name (APN) elements, wherein the first APN is operable to insert a flag into the packet from the communication flow to signify the packet is associated with a mobile-to-mobile communication session.
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Abstract
A method for detecting and directing traffic in a network environment is provided that includes receiving a packet included within a communication flow that is initiated by a mobile terminal and setting a flag within the packet. The method further includes directing the packet to a next destination by recognizing that the flag included within the packet was set and therefore is associated with a mobile-to-mobile communication session.
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1. An apparatus for detecting and directing traffic in a network environment, comprising:
a gateway general packet radio service (GPRS) support node (GGSN) operable to receive a packet, included within a communication flow, that is communicated by a mobile terminal, the GGSN communicating with first and second access point name (APN) elements, wherein the first APN is operable to insert a flag into the packet from the communication flow to signify the packet is associated with a mobile-to-mobile communication session. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for enlisting one or more end users in a network environment in which traffic direction occurs, comprising:
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enlisting one or more end users in a billing plan associated with network communications;
generating a bill associated with one or more of the end users, the bill being based on the billing plan; and
facilitating network communications for one or more of the end users in response to the end users being enlisted in the billing plan, whereby the network communications includes a protocol that comprises;
receiving a packet included within a communication flow that is initiated by a mobile terminal;
setting a flag within the packet; and
directing the packet to a next destination by recognizing that the flag included within the packet was set and therefore is associated with a mobile-to-mobile communication session. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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