Apparatus, and an associated method, for forming direct data connection between applications of a set of mobile stations

摘要

Apparatus, and associated method, forms a direct data connection between mobile stations of a packet radio communication system. An SMS message is sent by an initiating mobile station to another mobile station between which communications are to be effectuated. The SMS message includes the IP address of the initiating mobile station. Once the SMS message is delivered to the other mobile station, the other mobile station is caused to obtain an IP address, if necessary. And, a socket connection is formed when the other mobile station returns a response message to the initiating mobile station. The mobile stations are each provided with the IP address of the other mobile station, and other needed information by way of which to form a direct connection upon which the data is communicated directly between the mobile stations.