18165307. USER KEEPALIVE METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
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USER KEEPALIVE METHOD AND APPARATUS
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USER KEEPALIVE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18165307 titled 'USER KEEPALIVE METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method and apparatus for maintaining a connection between a user terminal and a broadband access gateway in a network.
- The method involves sending probe packets from the user plane entity to the user terminal to check the communication link's status.
- If the user terminal does not respond within a specific time, a probe failure message is sent to the control plane entity.
- The probe failure message prompts the control plane entity to perform offline processing on the user terminal.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Broadband access gateways in telecommunications networks.
- User terminals in network communication systems.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures the continuous and reliable connection between the user terminal and the broadband access gateway.
- Allows for proactive detection of faulty communication links.
Benefits of this technology:
- Reduces downtime and improves the overall user experience.
- Enables efficient troubleshooting and maintenance of network connections.
- Enhances the stability and reliability of network communication.
Original Abstract Submitted
This application discloses a user terminal keepalive method and apparatus, and relates to the communications field. The method is applied to a broadband access gateway in which a control plane entity and a user plane entity are separated. The broadband access gateway is configured to enable a user terminal to access a network. The method is performed by the user plane entity. The method includes: sending probe packets to the user terminal based on a preset parameter obtained by the user plane entity in advance; and if a probe response packet sent by the user terminal is not received in a preset duration, sending a probe failure message to the control plane entity, where the probe packets are used to check whether a communication link between the user terminal and the user plane entity is faulty, and the probe failure message indicates the control plane entity to perform offline processing on the user terminal.
