18159998. COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
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COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
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Liangliang Zhang of Beijing (CN)
COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18159998 titled 'COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for configuring routes between different groups of terminals in a communication network.
- The method involves a session management network element determining that a first terminal in one group is allowed to communicate with a second terminal in another group.
- The session management network element then sends forwarding information to a user plane network element that provides a service for the first terminal.
- The forwarding information enables the user plane network element to forward a packet from the first terminal to the second terminal.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Communication networks: This method can be applied in various communication networks, such as cellular networks, to enable efficient routing between different groups of terminals.
- Service providers: Service providers can utilize this method to configure routes and facilitate communication between different groups of users or devices within their network.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient routing: The method allows for efficient routing between different groups of terminals, ensuring that only authorized terminals can communicate with each other.
- Simplified configuration: By providing forwarding information to the user plane network element, the method simplifies the configuration process for routing between terminals in different groups.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced security: By determining and allowing communication only between authorized terminals, the method improves the security of the communication network.
- Improved network performance: The efficient routing enabled by this method helps in optimizing network performance by reducing unnecessary traffic and improving overall network efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A route configuration method includes determining, by a session management network element, that a first terminal in a first group is allowed to communicate with a second terminal in a second group. The route configuration method further includes sending, by the session management network element, first forwarding information to a first user plane network element. The first user plane network element is configured to provide a service for the first terminal. The first forwarding information is useable by the first user plane network element to forward a first packet. The first packet is to be sent by the first terminal to the second terminal.
