Patent ID: 8085746
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: generating a request for a subscription to a push service over a first network on behalf of a terminal in a second network to obtain push content; initiating establishment of a data session with the terminal via a network address translator or a firewall in response to receiving the request; registering a network address assigned to the terminal associated with the first network in accordance with establishment of the data session; causing, at least in part, transmission of the push content over the first network and via the network address translator or the firewall to the terminal; causing, at least in part, transmission of a trigger to the terminal over a communication channel independent of the network address translator or the firewall, in response to receiving subsequent push content in accordance with the push service; re-registering the terminal after the transmission of the trigger; and causing, at least in part, transmission of the subsequent push content over the first network and via the network address translator or the firewall to the terminal based upon the re-registration.