Gateway assignment function

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2007-04-04

2011-11-15

Afshar, Kamran (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...

C370S352000, C455S436000, C455S439000, C455S442000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08059599

ABSTRACT:
A system, a method and computer-readable media for establishing connectivity over a plurality of access technologies. A system is provided that includes a client device. The client device is configured to communicate over a network by utilizing at least two access technologies. The system also includes a gateway in communication with the client device. The gateway includes multiple access technology termination nodes configured to support communications utilizing multiple access technologies. A gateway assignment manager is also included in the system. This manager is configured to assign the client device to the gateway. The gateway assignment manager is further configured to maintain the assignment of the client device to the gateway when the client device switches from utilizing a first access technology to utilizing a second access technology.

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