Patent ID: 8271685
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. Non-transitory computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, perform a method of allocating an identifier to a mobile device, the method comprising: receiving a registration request, which requests that an address be assigned to the mobile device, thereby enabling it to communicate data by way of a wireless telecommunications network; considering the following factors in connection with determining a mobile IP (MIP) address to be assigned to the mobile device, which runs a client application that makes use of the MIP address, determining the MIP address; conveying the MIP address to the mobile device such that the mobile device is identifiable on the network by way of the MIP address; and monitoring a communications channel that was established by virtue of conveying the MIP address to the mobile device, wherein monitoring the communications channel includes: