Method and Apparatus for Maintaining Long-Lived Connections Between a Mobile Client and a Server

作者: Helena Lind , Andreas Ljunggren , Mikael Lind

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关键词: Mobile stationComputer scienceNetwork packetSession (computer science)Computer networkGPRS core networkRadio access networkPublic land mobile networkMobile databaseMobile identification number

摘要: A method and apparatus according to the present invention enables a mobile terminal in communication network end packet data session save battery power while maintaining long-lived TCP connection with server an external network. The comprises receiving keep alive message from for client at node and, if there is no current between node, responding on behalf of maintain said client. GGSN or other configured practice method.