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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2021
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2017
Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy, Espoo, FI;
Henri Markus Koskinen, Espoo, FI;
NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
A method and apparatus may include configuring a split bearer. The split bearer is configured with a first data path between a user equipment and a first network node, and the split bearer is also configured with a second data path between the user equipment and a second network node. The split bearer is configured for a switching operation. The switching operation includes an operation where data transmission is restricted to be towards only one of the first data path and the second data path. The method also includes first transmitting on the split bearer towards the first data path. The method also includes performing the switching operation. The transmitting towards the first data path is switched to transmitting towards the second data path. The method also includes second transmitting on the split bearer towards the second data path.