ADVANCED GEOCASTING METHODS IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, AND NETWORK NODES THEREFOR

摘要

A method provides a network service in a communication network covering a geographical area for a plurality of mobile clients. A mobile client (among the plurality of mobile clients) registers with the communication network. A geomessaging register identifies a service enabler based on registration information of the mobile client. The geomessaging register sends, to the identified service enabler, contact information of the mobile client. The service enabler sends, to the geomessaging register, contact information of the service enabler. The geomessaging register then sends, to the mobile client, the contact information of the service enabler. The mobile client is then connected to the service enabler for receiving the network service. Related network nodes participate in providing such services.

主权项

1. A proxy enabler network node for participating in providing a network service in a communication network covering a geographical area for a plurality of mobile clients, the proxy enabler network node comprising:
a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing instructions executed by the processor to cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
receiving, from an application server, a request specifying a distribution target area;querying a geomessaging register network node for obtaining information about an appropriate service enabler for handling a request associated with the specified distribution target area; andcommunicating with the appropriate service enabler in order for the received request to be handled by said appropriate service enabler.