METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRESERVING A SIGNALING CONNECTION

摘要

A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for preserving a signaling connection after a network has indicated that the signaling connection can be closed, such as by selection of a no follow on proceed mode during routing area updates or attach procedures. By preserving the signaling connection, subsequent communications between the network and the user equipment can be completed without closing and then subsequently reopening the signaling connection.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving, at a mobile terminal, a signal connection release mode indication from a network, the signal connection release mode indication being associated with a signaling connection between the mobile terminal and the network; initiating, at the mobile terminal, a timer based on the signal connection release mode indication, wherein upon expiration of the timer, the signaling connection will be closed; receiving, at the mobile terminal, information from the network prior to expiration of the timer, the information indicative of a desire for further communication; and halting the timer in response to receipt of the information to prevent expiration of the timer and to correspondingly disallow closing of the signaling connection.