Patent ID: 8064907
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of associating Mobile Management Entities (MMEs) of an evolved packet system (EPS) and Voice over long term evolution (LTE) via Generic Access (VoLGA) network controllers (VANCs), the method comprising: at a serving VANC, receiving a registration message from a user equipment (UE), the registration message comprising an assigned Globally Unique Temporary Identity (GUTI) of the UE, the serving VANC provisioned with MME-to-VANC mapping information; extracting an identification of a MME from the GUTI; determining an associated VANC based on the provisioned MME-to-VANC mapping information; and sending a message from the serving VANC to the associated VANC, the message indicating that the serving VANC is now serving the UE.