US 12,082,274 B2
Accessing a 5G network via a non-3GPP access network
Apostolis Salkintzis, Athens (GR)
Assigned to Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., New Tech Park (SG)
Filed by Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD., New Tech Park (SG)
Filed on May 1, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/310,456.
Application 18/310,456 is a continuation of application No. 17/275,917, granted, now 11,683,847, previously published as PCT/EP2018/076246, filed on Sep. 27, 2018.
Prior Publication US 2023/0269797 A1, Aug. 24, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. H04W 76/12 (2018.01); H04L 9/40 (2022.01); H04L 12/46 (2006.01); H04W 12/041 (2021.01); H04W 60/00 (2009.01); H04W 88/16 (2009.01)
CPC H04W 76/12 (2018.02) [H04L 12/4633 (2013.01); H04L 63/0272 (2013.01); H04W 12/041 (2021.01); H04W 88/16 (2013.01); H04L 12/4641 (2013.01); H04W 60/00 (2013.01)] 23 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus comprising:
at least one memory; and
at least one processor coupled with the at least one memory and configured to cause the apparatus to:
relay, via a non-3GPP access network, a first set of messages between a user equipment (UE) and a mobile communication network, wherein the first set of messages are encapsulated with a first encapsulation protocol, and wherein the first set of messages initiates a registration procedure to the mobile communication network via the non-3GPP access network;
transmit a request message to the UE via the non-3GPP access network, wherein the request message includes information for activating a security association; and
relay subsequent messages between the UE and the mobile communication network via the non-3GPP access network, wherein the subsequent messages are protected by the security association, and wherein the subsequent messages complete the registration procedure.