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Controlling communication in wireless and satellite networks

  • US 6,317,584 B1
  • Filed: 12/21/1998
  • Issued: 11/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for utilizing a session processor to coordinate communication sessions within a network that includes a plurality of control interfaces, said method comprising:

  • generating a session table that includes session control data which associates each of said plurality of control interfaces with each of a plurality of sessions, wherein said session control data comprises;

    a source and destination address;

    an authentication status; and

    a quality of service type;

    storing and updating a request identification tag within said session table, wherein said request identification tag correlates a message from one of said plurality of control interfaces to a message from said session processor;

    receiving a session control message from one of said plurality of control interfaces;

    processing said session control message;

    formulating a response message in accordance with said session control data as maintained within said session table;

    associating said request identification tag with said response message; and

    delivering said response message to at least one of said plurality of control interfaces such that said session processor maintains comprehensive and seamless control of network sessions.

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