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D2D Communications Considering Different Network Operators

  • US 20110258327A1
  • Filed: 04/20/2010
  • Published: 10/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • at least one processor; and

    at least one memory storing computer program code and a database of registration information for at least a first user equipment and a second user equipment, the registration information associating the first user equipment to a first cell under control of a first network operator and associating the second user equipment to a second cell under control of a second network operator;

    the at least one memory and the computer program code configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus at least;

    in response to an inquiry from the first network operator that the first user equipment desires direct communications with the second user equipment, to use the database registration information to coordinate between the first network operator and the second network operator to facilitate establishment of a direct communication link between the first user equipment and the second user equipment.

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