Patent ID: 6385178
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: H04Q,H04W

Abstract:
An apparatus for implementing a direct data access from a digital mobile network to a data network, such as a packet network or a local area network, comprising:a direct data access to a data network implemented in a centralized manner in a first switching centre of a mobile network, a directory number allocated to the direct data access, a second switching centre for routing a data connection, originating from a mobile station situated within the service area of the second switching centre to said directory number, to said first switching centre as a digital data call connection according to a digital bearer service supported by the mobile network, interworking functions for said routed data call connection being divided between the first and the second switching centre in such a way that said first switching centre comprises a first interworking function that provides adaptation functions required by said direct data access and said digital bearer service, and said second switching centre comprises a second interworking function that provides adaptation functions required by a data link established over a radio path and the adaptation functions required by said digital bearer service.