Adapting data transfer rules in a mobile communications network
First Claim
1. A method of traffic shaping in a mobile communications network, comprising:
- determining that a traffic shaping condition is met; and
in response to the determination, initiating traffic shaping measures;
characterised in that the traffic shaping measures comprise;
sending a configuration update to a mobile device wirelessly connected to the mobile communications network via a first physical networked interface, the configuration update comprising a policy generating entity defined policy that indicates, to the mobile device, one or more data transfer adaptation rules including one or more data characteristics, the data characteristics relating to data the transfer of which through the first physical networked interface is to be adapted.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide the ability to use policy defined by the operator to control the interfaces on which data is sent and received by a device. The policy can be dynamically updated by the operator, by pushing new policy to the device for implementation. The policy can define that the device should switch certain data between two or more available interfaces at certain times, or may define when certain data may be sent or received over a particular interface. Advantageously, the device may receive new policy from the operator in order to help with the operator'"'"'s own operational objectives. For example, the operator may be engaging in traffic shaping or other traffic limitation, for example to ease congestion or enforce service agreements.
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14 Claims
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1. A method of traffic shaping in a mobile communications network, comprising:
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determining that a traffic shaping condition is met; and in response to the determination, initiating traffic shaping measures; characterised in that the traffic shaping measures comprise; sending a configuration update to a mobile device wirelessly connected to the mobile communications network via a first physical networked interface, the configuration update comprising a policy generating entity defined policy that indicates, to the mobile device, one or more data transfer adaptation rules including one or more data characteristics, the data characteristics relating to data the transfer of which through the first physical networked interface is to be adapted. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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