Multiplex communications – Communication techniques for information carried in plural... – Adaptive
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-15
2010-06-15
Appiah, Charles N (Department: 2617)
Multiplex communications
Communication techniques for information carried in plural...
Adaptive
C370S401000, C370S315000, C370S328000, C455S426200, C455S011100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07738488
ABSTRACT:
Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products for Providing Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Gateway Visitor Location Register (VLR) Functionality. A method is disclosed herein for providing Wi-Fi gateway VLR functionality for an access point in a Wi-Fi network. The steps of the method can occur at a Wi-Fi gateway VLR that can perform VLR functions for at least one access point in a Wi-Fi network. The VLR functions can include receiving a registration request from a subscriber located in a service area of an access point in the Wi-Fi network. Further, the VLR functions can include authenticating the subscriber with a home location register (HLR) associated with the cellular network. The VLR functions can also include receiving information associated with the subscriber from the HLR. The Wi-Fi gateway VLR can store the information associated with the subscriber and maintain Wi-Fi reachability information for sending media packets to the subscriber in the Wi-Fi network.
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Marsico Peter J.
Ravishankar Venkataramaiah
Appiah Charles N
Jenkins Wilson Taylor & Hunt, P.A.
Peaches Randy
Tekelec
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