18623313. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PACKET LOSS DURING A MULTICAST AND BROADCAST SERVICE SESSION simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PACKET LOSS DURING A MULTICAST AND BROADCAST SERVICE SESSION

Organization Name

Nokia Technologies Oy

Inventor(s)

Horst Thomas Belling of Munich (DE)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PACKET LOSS DURING A MULTICAST AND BROADCAST SERVICE SESSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18623313 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PACKET LOSS DURING A MULTICAST AND BROADCAST SERVICE SESSION

The abstract describes a method, apparatus, and computer program product for maintaining a multicast and broadcast service (MBS) session active even when packets are not received for a predetermined period of time.

  • The method involves determining that an MBS session should remain active.
  • It includes providing an MBS session create request with a description and an indication that the session should not be deactivated if packets are not detected for a period.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Selective maintenance of MBS sessions to keep them active.
  • Ability to prevent deactivation of MBS sessions even without incoming packets.

Potential Applications:

  • Broadcasting services that require continuous activity.
  • Multicast sessions in network communication systems.

Problems Solved:

  • Ensures uninterrupted MBS sessions.
  • Prevents unnecessary deactivation due to temporary lack of packets.

Benefits:

  • Improved reliability of MBS services.
  • Enhanced user experience with uninterrupted sessions.

Commercial Applications:

  • Telecommunication companies for broadcasting services.
  • Network infrastructure providers for multicast sessions.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the efficiency of multicast and broadcast services? 2. What impact does maintaining active MBS sessions have on network performance?

Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research on optimizing the selective maintenance of MBS sessions for improved network efficiency and reliability.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for selectively maintain a multicast and broadcast service (MBS) session as active even though packets may not be received for at least a predetermined period of time. In the context of a method, the method includes determining that an MBS session is to remain active. The method also includes providing an MBS session create request that includes a description for the MBS session. The MBS session create request further includes an indication that the MBS session is not to be deactivated in the event that incoming packets are not detected for a period of time.

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