Interworking gateway for mobile nodes
First Claim
1. A gateway comprising:
- a femto gateway functionality configured to establish a link over a broadband network to a femto cell; and
a gateway functionality in communication with the femto gateway functionality configured to establish a session for and a link with a mobile node and to provide communication between the mobile node and a core network, wherein during a handoff of the mobile node between the femto cell and a macro cell the gateway configured to recognize the session previously established for the mobile node and use the session in establishing a new connection with the mobile node.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided that allow inter-working between communication networks for the delivery of service to mobile nodes. A gateway is provided that communicates with a femto cell to extend service to an area that otherwise does not receive coverage from a service provider. The femto cell is a small scale base station used to provide coverage over a small area (such as a home or business), and connect to a home or enterprise network. The femto cell provides service for a mobile node and a gateway permits communication over a broadband network. The gateway integrates the mobile nodes connecting via a femto cell into the service provider'"'"'s network. The gateway also allows provisioning of services and applications, control of service levels, and provides seamless handoffs to marco base stations and other types of access technologies such as Wi-Fi.
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20 Claims
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1. A gateway comprising:
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a femto gateway functionality configured to establish a link over a broadband network to a femto cell; and a gateway functionality in communication with the femto gateway functionality configured to establish a session for and a link with a mobile node and to provide communication between the mobile node and a core network, wherein during a handoff of the mobile node between the femto cell and a macro cell the gateway configured to recognize the session previously established for the mobile node and use the session in establishing a new connection with the mobile node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method comprising:
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establishing a link over a broadband network to a femto cell; establishing a session and a link with a mobile node attached to the femto cell; communicating data received from a core network to the mobile node; receiving a request for a new connection for the mobile node during a handoff from the femto cell; detecting the session previously established for the mobile node; and establishing the new connection with the mobile node using the session. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. Logic encoded in one or more non-transient computer readable medium that when executed performs the steps comprising:
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establish a link over a broadband network to a femto cell; establish a session and a link with a mobile node attached to the femto cell; communicate data received from a core network to the mobile node; receive a request for a new connection for the mobile node during a handoff from the femto cell; detect the session previously established for the mobile node; and establish the new connection with the mobile node using the session. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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