Patent ID: 6977917
Filing Date: 2005-12-20
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for associating a MSISDN with a temporary IP address within a service network, comprising the steps of: transmitting a start packet to a database associated with the service network, the start packet including a MSISDN and a temporary IP address of the mobile terminal; and storing the MSISDN and the temporary IP address in the database wherein the MSISDN and the temporary IP address are associated with each other responsive to the start packets; receiving a request for a service from the mobile terminal at a third server within the service network; determining an MSISDN of the mobile terminal by accessing the database using the temporary IP address of the mobile terminal; placing the determined MSISDN into an http header for applications within the service network using http; and transmitting the http header to the application within the service network using http with a data packet.