Method and system for facilitating data transfer between a first platform and a second platform

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method [500] and a system [300] for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform In one example, the method [500] comprises receiving, by a transceiver unit, from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform. The method further comprises determining, by a determination unit, a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. The method further comprises, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establishing, by a processing unit, a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING DATA TRANSFER BETWEEN A FIRST PLATFORM AND A SECOND PLATFORMFIELD OF DISCLOSURE

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the field of wireless communication systems. More particularly, embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method and system for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform.BACKGROUND

[0002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art.

[0003] With the evolution and development of communication technology, the number of people communicating with each other, and the rate at which information is communicated between people is increasing day by day. Also, with this development, more and more people are getting familiar with digital platforms to communicate with each other and are switching to use digital platforms to exchange voice calls over the existing traditional platform for making voice calls. Thus, the demands of people regarding features that these digital platforms provide is also increasing.

[0004] In the existing systems, people can interact with each other on a common digital platform by installing and using an application related to the digital platform. For this purpose, two users need to install a software application of the digital platform on their user devices, such as smartphone, tablet etc. Then, the users can place calls using voice over internet protocol feature on their devices.

[0005] However, the existing systems do not provide a functionality of communicating with users on different platforms, meaning that, a user cannot place a call using one digital platform to another user on another digital platform. This is also because every digital platform uses a defined set ofports to connect devices. Two or more devices are able to connect with each other by using the same set of ports that the digital platform has the access to. However, with the evolving needs of the users, it is needed that the users can place calls to other users from one digital platform to another digital platform to exchange data using the voice over internet protocol (VoIP).

[0006] Thus, there exists an imperative need in the art to provide a method and system for data transfer through voice over internet protocol (VoIP) between different digital platforms, which the present disclosure aims to address.SUMMARY

[0007] This section is provided to introduce certain aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0008] An aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a method for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform. The method comprises receiving, by a transceiver unit, from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform. The method further comprises determining, by a determination unit, a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. The method further comprises, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establishing, by a processing unit, a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

[0009] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the first platform is different from the second platform, and wherein the data transfer between the first platform and the second platform is based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

[0010] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the first platform is provided on at least the first User Equipment (UE) and the second platform is provided on at least the second User Equipment (UE).

[0011] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the step of establishing, by the processing unit, the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform comprisesdetermining, by the determination unit, an availability of at least the second platform. In response to determination of a positive availability of at least the second platform, the method further comprises transmitting, by the transceiver unit, a request to at least the second platform to establish a connection with at least the first platform. The method further comprises transmitting, by the transceiver unit, a notification to at least the second platform indicative of the transmitted request.

[0012] In an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, the step of establishing, by the processing unit, the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform comprises transmitting, by the transceiver unit, the request from at least the first platform to a session border controller, wherein the session border controller is further configured to transmit said request to one or more routers.

[0013] Another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a system for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform. The system includes a transceiver unit. The transceiver unit is configured to receive, from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform. The system further comprises a determination unit connected to at least the transceiver unit. The determination unit is configured to determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. The system further comprises a processing unit connected to at least the transceiver unit and the determination unit. In response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, the processing unit is configured to establish a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

[0014] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a first User Equipment (UE). The first UE may include a memory and a processor connected to the memory. The processor may be configured to transmit, by a first platform, a request to a system. The request is used by the system for establishing a connection and facilitating data transfer between at least the first platform at least a second platform. On receiving the request from the first platform, the system may be configured to determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. The system may be further configured to, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establish a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

[0015] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform. The instructions include executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes a transceiver unit of the system to receive, from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform. Further, the instructions include executable code which, when executed, causes a determination unit to determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. Further, the instructions include executable code which, when executed, causes a processing unit to establish, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0016] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment disclosed herein satisfies are listed herein below.

[0017] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform.

[0018] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for data transfer through voice over internet protocol (VoIP) between different digital platforms that serves as a unique intermediary platform that integrates multiple applications related to multiple digital platforms.

[0019] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a solution that enables seamless voice data transfer using the VoIP protocol between different digital platforms.DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating theprinciples of the present disclosure. Also, the embodiments shown in the figures are not to be construed as limiting the disclosure, but the possible variants of the method and system according to the disclosure are illustrated herein to highlight the advantages of the disclosure. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes disclosure of electrical components or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.

[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5thgeneration core (5GC) network architecture;

[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device upon which the features of the present disclosure may be implemented in accordance with exemplary implementation of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a system for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure;

[0024] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure; and

[0025] FIG. 5 illustrates a method flow diagram for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0026] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter may each be used independently of oneanother or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above.

[0028] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.

[0029] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail.

[0030] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process which is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations may be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not included in a figure.

[0031] The word “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive — in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word — without precluding any additional or other elements.

[0032] As used herein, a “processing unit” or “processor” or “operating processor” includes one or more processors, wherein processor refers to any logic circuitry for processing instructions. Aprocessor may be a general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field Programmable Gate Array circuits, any other type of integrated circuits, etc. The processor may perform signal coding data processing, input / output processing, and / or any other functionality that enables the working of the system according to the present disclosure. More specifically, the processor or processing unit is a hardware processor.

[0033] As used herein, “a user equipment”, “a user device”, “a smart-user-device”, “a smartdevice”, “an electronic device”, “a mobile device”, “a handheld device”, “a wireless communication device”, “a mobile communication device”, “a communication device” may be any electrical, electronic and / or computing device or equipment, capable of implementing the features of the present disclosure. The user equipment / device may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, smart phone, laptop, a general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, wearable device or any other computing device which is capable of implementing the features of the present disclosure. Also, the user device may contain at least one input means configured to receive an input from unit(s) which are required to implement the features of the present disclosure.

[0034] As used herein, “storage unit” or “memory unit” refers to a machine or computer-readable medium including any mechanism for storing information in a form readable by a computer or similar machine. For example, a computer-readable medium includes read-only memory (“ROM”), random access memory (“RAM”), magnetic disk storage media, optical storage media, flash memory devices or other types of machine-accessible storage media. The storage unit stores at least the data that may be required by one or more units of the system to perform their respective functions.

[0035] As used herein “interface” or “user interface refers to a shared boundary across which two or more separate components of a system exchange information or data. The interface may also be referred to a set of rules or protocols that define communication or interaction of one or more modules or one or more units with each other, which also includes the methods, functions, or procedures that may be called.

[0036] All modules, units, components used herein, unless explicitly excluded herein, may be software modules or hardware processors, the processors being a general-purpose processor, aspecial purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Field Programmable Gate Array circuits (FPGA), any other type of integrated circuits, etc.

[0037] As used herein the transceiver unit include at least one receiver and at least one transmitter configured respectively for receiving and transmitting data, signals, information or a combination thereof between units / components within the system and / or connected with the system.

[0038] As discussed in the background section, the current known solutions have several shortcomings. The present disclosure aims to overcome the above-mentioned and other existing problems in this field of technology by providing method and system of facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform. The current known solutions for data transfer through voice over internet protocol (VoIP) have several shortcomings such as those related to their inability to communicate between.

[0039] The present disclosure aims to overcome the above-mentioned and other existing problems in this field of technology by providing a solution for data transfer through voice over internet protocol (VoIP) in which data flows from different internet protocol (IP) ports associated with various digital platforms to the set of one or more ports of the target digital platform. The application of the target digital platform merges the ports of the various digital platforms, thereby opening all ports for VOIP communication.

[0040] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5thgeneration core (5GC) network architecture, in accordance with exemplary implementation of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the 5GC network architecture

[0100] includes a user equipment (UE)

[0102] , a radio access network (RAN)

[0104] , an access and mobility management function (AMF)

[0106] , a Session Management Function (SMF)

[0108] , a Service Communication Proxy (SCP)

[0110] , an Authentication Server Function (AUSF)

[0112] , a Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF)

[0114] , a Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF)

[0116] , a Network Exposure Function (NEF)

[0118] , a Network Repository Function (NRF)

[0120] , a Policy Control Function (PCF)

[0122] , a Unified Data Management (UDM)

[0124] , an application function(AF)

[0126] , a User Plane Function (UPF)

[0128] , a data network (DN)

[0130] , wherein all the components are assumed to be connected to each other in a manner as obvious to the person skilled in the art for implementing features of the present disclosure.

[0042] Radio Access Network (RAN)

[0104] is the part of a mobile telecommunications system that connects user equipment (UE)

[0102] to the core network (CN) and provides access to different types of networks (e.g., 5G network). It consists of radio base stations and the radio access technologies that enable wireless communication.

[0043] Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF)

[0106] is a 5G core network function responsible for managing access and mobility aspects, such as UE registration, connection, and reachability. It also handles mobility management procedures like handovers and paging.

[0044] Session Management Function (SMF)

[0108] is a 5G core network function responsible for managing session-related aspects, such as establishing, modifying, and releasing sessions. It coordinates with the User Plane Function (UPF) for data forwarding and handles IP address allocation and QoS enforcement.

[0045] Service Communication Proxy (SCP)

[0110] is a network function in the 5G core network that facilitates communication between other network functions by providing a secure and efficient messaging service. It acts as a mediator for service-based interfaces.

[0046] Authentication Server Function (AUSF)

[0112] is a network function in the 5G core responsible for authenticating UEs during registration and providing security services. It generates and verifies authentication vectors and tokens.

[0047] Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF)

[0114] is a network function that provides authentication and authorization services specific to network slices. It ensures that UEs can access only the slices for which they are authorized.

[0048] Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF)

[0116] is a network function responsible for selecting the appropriate network slice for a UE based on factors such as subscription, requested services, and network policies.

[0049] Network Exposure Function (NEF)

[0118] is a network function that exposes capabilities and services of the 5G network to external applications, enabling integration with third-party services and applications.

[0050] Network Repository Function (NRF)

[0120] is a network function that acts as a central repository for information about available network functions and services. It facilitates the discovery and dynamic registration of network functions.

[0051] Policy Control Function (PCF)

[0122] is a network function responsible for policy control decisions, such as QoS, charging, and access control, based on subscriber information and network policies.

[0052] Unified Data Management (UDM)

[0124] is a network function that centralizes the management of subscriber data, including authentication, authorization, and subscription information.

[0053] Application Function (AF)

[0126] is a network function that represents external applications interfacing with the 5G core network to access network capabilities and services.

[0054] User Plane Function (UPF)

[0128] is a network function responsible for handling user data traffic, including packet routing, forwarding, and QoS enforcement.

[0055] Data Network (DN)

[0130] refers to a network that provides data services to user equipment (UE) in a telecommunications system. The data services may include but are not limited to Internet services, private data network related services.

[0056] The 5GC network architecture also comprises a plurality of interfaces for connecting the network functions with a network entity for performing the network functions. The NSSF

[0116] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nnssf) interface in FIG. 1. The NEF

[0118] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nnef) interface in FIG. 1. The NRF

[0120] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nnrf) interface in FIG. 1. The PCF

[0122] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Npcf) interface in FIG.1. The UDM

[0124] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nudm) interface in FIG. 1. The AF

[0126] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Naf) interface in FIG. 1. The NSSAAF

[0114] is connected with the networkentity via the interface denoted as (Nnssaaf) interface in FIG. 1. The AUSF

[0112] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nausf) interface in FIG. 1. The AMF

[0106] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Namf) interface in FIG. 1. The SMF

[0108] is connected with the network entity via the interface denoted as (Nsmf) interface in FIG. 1. The SMF

[0108] is connected with the UPF

[0128] via the interface denoted as (N4) interface in FIG. 1. The UPF

[0128] is connected with the RAN

[0104] via the interface denoted as (N3) interface in FIG. 1. The UPF

[0128] is connected with the DN

[0130] via the interface denoted as (N6) interface in FIG. 1. The RAN

[0104] is connected with the AMF

[0106] via the interface denoted as (N2). The AMF

[0106] is connected with the RAN

[0104] via the interface denoted as (Nl). The UPF

[0128] is connected with other UPF

[0128] via the interface denoted as (N9). The interfaces such as Nnssf, Nnef, Nnrf, Npcf, Nudm, Naf, Nnssaaf, Nausf, Namf, Nsmf, N9, N6, N4, N3, N2, and Nl can be referred to as a communication channel between one or more functions or modules for enabling exchange of data or information between such functions or modules, and network entities.

[0057] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device

[0200] upon which the features of the present disclosure may be implemented in accordance with exemplary implementation of the present disclosure. In an implementation, the computing device

[0200] may also implement a method for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform utilising the system. In another implementation, the computing device

[0200] itself implements the method for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform using one or more units configured within the computing device

[0200] , wherein said one or more units are capable of implementing the features as disclosed in the present disclosure.

[0058] The computing device

[0200] may include a bus

[0202] or other communication mechanism for communicating information, and a hardware processor

[0204] coupled with bus

[0202] for processing information. The hardware processor

[0204] may be, for example, a general-purpose microprocessor. The computing device

[0200] may also include a main memory

[0206] , such as a random-access memory (RAM), or other dynamic storage device, coupled to the bus

[0202] for storing information and instructions to be executed by the processor

[0204] , The main memory

[0206] also may be used for storing temporary variables or other intermediate information during execution of the instructions to be executed by the processor

[0204] , Such instructions, when stored in non-transitory storage media accessible to the processor

[0204] , render the computing device

[0200] into a special-purpose machine that is customized to perform the operations specified in theinstructions. The computing device

[0200] further includes a read only memory (ROM)

[0208] or other static storage device coupled to the bus

[0202] for storing static information and instructions for the processor

[0204] ,

[0059] A storage device

[0210] , such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, or solid-state drive is provided and coupled to the bus

[0202] for storing information and instructions. The computing device

[0200] may be coupled via the bus

[0202] to a display

[0212] , such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), Liquid crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED) display, Organic LED (OLED) display, etc. for displaying information to a computer user. An input device

[0214] , including alphanumeric and other keys, touch screen input means, etc. may be coupled to the bus

[0202] for communicating information and command selections to the processor

[0204] , Another type of user input device may be a cursor controller

[0216] , such as a mouse, a trackball, or cursor direction keys, for communicating direction information and command selections to the processor

[0204] , and for controlling cursor movement on the display

[0212] , This input device typically has two degrees of freedom in two axes, a first axis (e.g., x) and a second axis (e.g., y), that allow the device to specify positions in a plane.

[0060] The computing device

[0200] may implement the techniques described herein using customized hard-wired logic, one or more ASICs or FPGAs, firmware and / or program logic which in combination with the computing device

[0200] causes or programs the computing device

[0200] to be a special-purpose machine. According to one implementation, the techniques herein are performed by the computing device

[0200] in response to the processor

[0204] executing one or more sequences of one or more instructions contained in the main memory

[0206] , Such instructions may be read into the main memory

[0206] from another storage medium, such as the storage device

[0210] , Execution of the sequences of instructions contained in the main memory

[0206] causes the processor

[0204] to perform the process steps described herein. In alternative implementations of the present disclosure, hard-wired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with software instructions.

[0061] The computing device

[0200] also may include a communication interface

[0218] coupled to the bus

[0202] , The communication interface

[0218] provides a two-way data communication coupling to a network link

[0220] that is connected to a local network

[0222] , For example, the communication interface

[0218] may be an integrated services digital network (ISDN) card, cable modem, satellite modem, or a modem to provide a data communication connection to a corresponding type of telephone line. As another example, the communication interface

[0218] maybe a local area network (LAN) card to provide a data communication connection to a compatible LAN. Wireless links may also be implemented. In any such implementation, the communication interface

[0218] sends and receives electrical, electromagnetic or optical signals that carry digital data streams representing various types of information.

[0062] The computing device

[0200] can send messages and receive data, including program code, through the network(s), the network link

[0220] and the communication interface

[0218] , In the Internet example, a server

[0230] might transmit a requested code for an application program through the Internet

[0228] , the ISP

[0226] , the local network

[0222] , the host

[0224] and the communication interface

[0218] , The received code may be executed by the processor

[0204] as it is received, and / or stored in the storage device

[0210] , or other non-volatile storage for later execution.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 3, an exemplary block diagram of a system

[0300] for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform is shown, in accordance with the exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0064] In one example, the system

[0300] may be in communication with other network entities / components known to a person skilled in the art. Such network entities / components have not been depicted in FIG. 3 and have not been explained here for the sake of brevity.

[0065] In another example, the system

[0300] may be implemented as or within a centralized server in the network. In such cases, the system

[0300] may be in communication with all the network entities / components, such as all User Equipment, in the network.

[0066] Further, FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.

[0067] It may be noted that the FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 have been explained simultaneously and may be read in conjunction with each other.

[0068] As depicted in FIG. 3, The system

[0300] comprises at least one transceiver unit

[0302] , at least one determination unit

[0304] , and at least one processing unit

[0306] , Also, all of the components / units of the system

[0300] are assumed to be connected to each other unless otherwise indicated below. As shown in FIG. 3, all units shown within the system

[0300] should also beassumed to be connected to each other. Also, in FIG. 3 only a few units are shown, however, the system

[0300] may comprise multiple such units or the system

[0300] may comprise any such numbers of said units, as required to implement the features of the present disclosure. Further, in an implementation, the system

[0300] may be present in a user device / user equipment

[0102] to implement the features of the present disclosure. The system

[0300] may be a part of the user device

[0102] / or may be independent of but in communication with the user device

[0102] (may also referred herein as a UE). In another implementation, the system

[0300] may reside in a server or a network entity. In yet another implementation, the system

[0300] may reside partly in the server / network entity and partly in the user device.

[0069] The system

[0300] is configured for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform, with the help of the interconnection between the components / units of the system

[0300] ,

[0070] In one example, a plurality of User Equipment (UEs) may be registered in a network. Each of the UE may be operated by and associated with their respective user. Examples of such UE may include, but are not limited to, a smartphone, a tablet, a portable computer, a handheld device, a wearable device, or any other device capable of communicating over a network.

[0071] In an example, at least two User Equipment, say First UE

[0402] and a Second UE

[0404] may intend to communicate with each other. Such communication may involve a data transfer between the first UE

[0402] and the second UE

[0404] ,

[0072] It may be noted that, the present description has been explained with respect to communication and facilitation of data transfer between the first UE

[0402] and the second UE

[0404] , Further, for facilitating such data transfer, in the context of the present invention, the first UE

[0402] may initiate the process and establish the connection with the second UE

[0404] , It may be noted that the same is done only for the sake of example and clarity, and should not be construed to limit the scope of the present subj ect matter in any manner. The approaches of the present subj ect matter may be implemented for implementing communication and facilitating data transfer between any number of UEs in the network, and any UE initiating such process. For example, the second UE

[0404] may also initiate the process. In such cases, the system

[0300] may be a part of the second UE

[0404] , All such and other examples would lie within the scope of the present subject matter.

[0073] In an example, a first platform may be provided on the first UE

[0402] , Such platform may allow the first UE to connect, over the network, with the system

[0300] , and initiate and establish a connection with the second UE

[0404] , In a similar manner, a second platform may be provided on the second UE

[0404] , which may be again allow the second UE

[0404] to connect with the system

[0300] and establish a connection with the first UE

[0402] , In one example, the first platform and the second platform may be a first application and a second application installed on the first UE and the second UE respectively.

[0074] In one example, the second platform may be similar to the first platform. In another example, the first platform may be different from the second platform.

[0075] As described previously, for implementing the communication between the first UE and the second UE, data transfer therebetween may need to be facilitated. The data transfer, between the first UE and the second UE, may be done through the respective platforms, i.e., the first platform and the second platform.

[0076] In an example, the data may be in a format that may be supported by at least one of the first UE and the second UE. In another example, in cases where the data may not be supported by at least one of the first UE and the second UE, the present disclosure encompasses converting the data in a pre-defined format, such that the data may be compatible for the transfer therebetween, and thereafter, facilitating the data transfer.

[0077] In another example, the data transfer between the first platform and the second platform may be based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). In such cases, the first UE and the second UE may be compatible and optimized for establishing a connection for VoIP -based communication.

[0078] The Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a technology that enables voice communication over the internet rather than through traditional phone lines. It converts voice signals into digital data packets, which are then transmitted over an IP network, such as the internet.

[0079] In another example, prior to initiating the communication and facilitating the data transfer between the first platform and the second platform, the first UE, associated with the first platform, and the second UE, associated with the second platform, may need to register with the network. As described previously, in one example, the system

[0300] may be implemented as a centralizedserver. In such cases, the first UE and the second UE may need to register themselves at the network through the centralized server.

[0080] In one example, the respective platforms provided on the respective UEs may allow the UEs to register themselves on the centralized server. The respective platforms may serve as an intermediary for facilitating data transfer and managing communication data.

[0081] In one example, such registration may be a one-time procedure that stores the details of the first UE and the second UE in a database for future use. These details of the user may include, but not limited to, a contact number of the user, email id of the user, location of the user etc. In another example, every time the first UE and the second UE attempts to implement a communication and facilitate data transfer, registration may be required. It may be again noted that all such aforementioned registration techniques are only exemplary, and should not be construed to limit the scope of the present subject matter in any manner. Any other manner of registration of the UE may also lie within the scope of the present subject matter.

[0082] Continuing further, in operation, for facilitating the data transfer between the first platform and the second platform, the first platform, which may be provided on at least the first User Equipment (UE), initiates the communication process by sending a request to the system

[0300] , This has been depicted by Step

[0406] in FIG. 4.

[0083] This request is a digital message or signal that asks for a connection to be established with the second platform, provided on at least the second User Equipment (UE). The request typically includes all necessary details required to set up the connection. For example, the request may include the contact details of the second UE, to which the connection is to be established. Along with that, the request may also include certain details of the first UE, such as, but not limited to, first platform details, contact details of first UE, profile data of the user operating the first UE, and encryption details.

[0084] The transceiver unit

[0302] of the system

[0300] may receive, from at least the first platform, the request for establishing the connection with at least the second platform.

[0085] Continuing further, on receiving said request, the determination unit

[0304] may determine a validity of at least the first UE, associated with the first platform, and the at least second UE, associated with the second platform. Such determination may be made by the determination unit

[0304] based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. This has been depicted by Step

[0408] in FIG. 4.

[0086] In an implementation of the present disclosure, the determination unit

[0304] is to assess whether the first UE

[0402] and the second UE

[0404] are registered and valid participants in the data transfer. The term ‘validity’ refers to whether the UEs are authorized, authenticated, and properly registered with the network. Further, the determination of the validity may also involve verifying that the devices have been authenticated by a network, are recognized by the system, and are eligible to engage in the data transfer.

[0087] In one example, the details of all the UEs, that may be registered in the network, may be stored in one or more repositories. In such cases, the determination unit

[0304] may check the validity of the first UE and the second UE against such repositories, by checking whether an identifier corresponding to the first UE and the second UE is present in the repository or not. In another example, the request, sent by the first platform, may include a set of parameters corresponding to the first UE and the second UE. In such cases, the determination unit

[0304] may check the parameters, of each of the first UE and the second UE, for determining the validity. However, it may be noted that all such methods of determination of the validity of the first UE and the second UE are only exemplary, and any other techniques known to a person skilled in the art may also be used. All such examples would lie within the scope of the present subject matter.

[0088] In one example, if the validation is unsuccessful, i.e., the first UE and the second UE are not valid, referred to as ‘negative validity’, the request for establishing the connection of the first platform with the second platform may be rejected. In such cases, the determination unit

[0304] may again attempt to determine the validity. This has been depicted by Step

[0410] in FIG. 4. In one example, the determination unit

[0304] may keep determining the validity, till the time the validation is successful. In another example the determination unit

[0304] may keep determining the validity for a pre-defined time period. In yet another example, the determination unit

[0304] may keep determining the validity for a pre-define number of times.

[0089] In another example, the first UE, through the first platform, may be provided with a notification and a negative acknowledgement that the first platform is not valid to establish the connection with the second platform.

[0090] In another example, If the validation is successful, i.e., the first UE and the second UE are valid, referred to as ‘positive validity’, the process of establishing the connection of the first platform with the second platform may proceed forward. This has been depicted by Step

[0412] in FIG. 4.

[0091] In an implementation of the present disclosure, the term ‘positive validity refers to the successful validation of the first and second User Equipment (UE) by the determination unit

[0304] , The ‘positive validity’ means that both UEs have been confirmed as authorized and eligible for communication.

[0092] Once the processing unit

[0306] receives confirmation of positive validity from the determination unit

[0304] , the process of establishment of the connection of the first platform with the second platform may be initiated.

[0093] In another example, the first platform may also be notified and provided with an acknowledgement that the first platform is valid for establishing the connection with the second platform.

[0094] Continuing further, in another example, once the validity of the first UE and the second UE is determined, the determination unit

[0304] may check a database

[0414] for details of second UE, against the details received in the request from the first platform, to establish the connection of the first platform with the second platform. Examples of such details of the second UE that may be checked from the database

[0414] may include, but are not limited to, IP address of the second UE and other identifying data.

[0095] In yet another example, for establishing the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform, the determination unit

[0304] may further determine an availability of at least the second platform. It may be noted that step of determination of the availability of the second platform is optional, and may not be necessarily performed by the determination unit

[0304] , The connection may be established between the first platform and the second platform based on the validity of the first UE and the second UE, without further determining the validity of the second platform.

[0096] Continuing further, in one example, once the validity of the first UE and the second UE are determined, the determination unit

[0304] may then be tasked with verifying whether the secondplatform is available before the connection is established. The availability means that the second platform is ready for communication. This involves checking, for example, if the second platform is powered on, connected to the network, not engaged in another session, ready to receive or send data, etc.

[0097] In an example, the availability of the second platform may be checked by sending a network query to see if it responds, indicating it is online and reachable. The determination unit

[0304] may also verify the platform's status through registration and authentication checks, confirming it is active and ready for communication. Additionally, health checks may be performed to confirm that the second platform is functioning correctly. These methods collectively confirm that the second platform is ready to accept a connection before proceeding with establishing the link.

[0098] Once the determination unit

[0304] confirms that the second platform is available and confirmed to be ready and capable of engaging in the data transfer or communication, referred to as determination of a ‘positive validity’, the determination unit

[0304] may initiate the process of establishment of the connection of the first platform with the second platform.

[0099] In another example, upon determination of the positive validity, the transceiver unit

[0302] may also transmit a notification to the second platform indicative of the transmitted request. For example, the second UE, through the second platform, may receive a notification that the first platform, associated with the first UE, wants to establish a connection, allowing the connection to be established if User B accepts. This notification serves as an acknowledgment or indication that the request has been sent and is awaiting a response. This process ensures a secure and efficient setup for the communication session between the two users.

[0100] Considering an example, say, a video call is initiated from the first UE (through the first platform) to the second UE (through the second platform). The system

[0300] first checks if the second UE is available, whether it is turned on, connected to the internet, and ready to receive calls. Once the second UE is confirmed as available, the first UE sends a connection request to the second UE to initiate the call. At the same time, the first UE sends a notification to the second UE, indicating that a call request has been sent. The second UE then processes this request and prepares to establish the video call if it accepts the request.

[0101] In yet example, for establishing the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform, after determination of the positive validity of the first UE and the second UE, and determination of positive availability of the second platform, the transceiver unit

[0302] may transmit the request (received from at least the first platform) to a session border controller

[0418] , This has been depicted by Step

[0416] in FIG. 4. As described previously, the request is a signal or message that initiates the connection process, informing the second platform that the first platform wants to establish a communication.

[0102] As would be further understood, a Session Border Controller (SBC) is a network component designed to protect and manage SIP -based VoIP communications. The SBC ensures the call is routed correctly and securely.

[0103] After receiving the request from the system

[0300] , the Session Border Controller

[0418] forwards it to one or more network devices

[0422] , such as a router. This has been depicted by Step

[0420] in FIG. 4. The router

[0422] then directs the request, via a network

[0424] , to its final destination, i.e., the second platform. This has been depicted by Step

[0426] in FIG. 4.

[0104] Thereafter, the connection between the first platform and the second platform may be established to allow the data transfer therebetween.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 5, an exemplary method flow diagram

[0500] for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform in accordance with exemplary implementations of the present disclosure is shown. In an implementation the method

[0500] is performed by the system

[0300] , Further, in an implementation, the system

[0300] may be present in a server device to implement the features of the present disclosure. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the method

[0500] starts at step

[0502] ,

[0106] At step

[0504] , the method comprises, receiving, by a transceiver unit

[0302] , from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform.

[0107] In one example, a plurality of User Equipment (UEs) may be registered in a network. Each of the UE may be operated by and associated with their respective user. In an example, at least two User Equipment, say First UE

[0402] and a Second UE

[0404] may intend to communicate with each other. Such communication may involve a data transfer between the first UE

[0402] and the second UE

[0404] ,

[0108] In an example, a first platform may be provided on the first UE

[0402] , Such platform may allow the first UE to connect, over the network, with the system

[0300] , and initiate and establish a connection with the second UE

[0404] , In a similar manner, a second platform may be provided on the second UE

[0404] , which may be again allow the second UE

[0404] to connect with the system

[0300] and establish a connection with the first UE

[0402] , In one example, the second platform may be similar to the first platform. In another example, the first platform may be different from the second platform.

[0109] In operation, the transceiver unit

[0302] of the system

[0300] may receive, from at least the first platform, the request for establishing the connection with at least the second platform.

[0110] At step

[0506] , the method

[0500] comprises, determining, by a determination unit

[0304] , a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform, based on registration of the first UE and the second UE.

[0111] Continuing further, on receiving said request, the determination unit

[0304] may determine a validity of at least the first UE, associated with the first platform, and the at least second UE, associated with the second platform. Such determination may be made by the determination unit

[0304] based on registration of the first UE and the second UE.

[0112] In an implementation of the present disclosure, the determination unit

[0304] is to assess whether the first UE

[0402] and the second UE

[0404] are registered and valid participants in the data transfer. The term ‘validity’ refers to whether the UEs are authorized, authenticated, and properly registered with the network.

[0113] In another example, If the validation is successful, i.e., the first UE and the second UE are valid, referred to as ‘positive validity’, the process of establishing the connection of the first platform with the second platform may proceed forward.

[0114] In an implementation of the present disclosure, the term ‘positive validity refers to the successful validation of the first and second User Equipment (UE) by the determination unit

[0304] , The ‘positive validity’ means that both UEs have been confirmed as authorized and eligible for communication.

[0115] At step

[0508] , the method

[0500] comprises, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establishing, by a processing unit

[0306] , a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

[0116] Once the processing unit

[0306] receives confirmation of positive validity from the determination unit

[0304] , the process of establishment of the connection of the first platform with the second platform may be initiated.

[0117] In another example, the first platform may also be notified and provided with an acknowledgement that the first platform is valid for establishing the connection with the second platform.

[0118] Continuing further, in another example, once the validity of the first UE and the second UE is determined, the determination unit

[0304] may check a database

[0414] for details of second UE, against the details received in the request from the first platform, to establish the connection of the first platform with the second platform. Examples of such details of the second UE that may be checked from the database

[0414] may include, but are not limited to, IP address of the second UE and other identifying data.

[0119] In yet another example, for establishing the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform, the determination unit

[0304] may further determine an availability of at least the second platform.

[0120] For example, once the validity of the first UE and the second UE are determined, the determination unit

[0304] may then be tasked with verifying whether the second platform is available before the connection is established. The availability means that the second platform is ready for communication. This involves checking, for example, if the second platform is powered on, connected to the network, not engaged in another session, ready to receive or send data, etc.

[0121] Once the determination unit

[0304] confirms that the second platform is available and confirmed to be ready and capable of engaging in the data transfer or communication, referred to as determination of a ‘positive validity’, the determination unit

[0304] may initiate the process of establishment of the connection of the first platform with the second platform.

[0122] Thereafter, the connection between the first platform and the second platform may be established to allow the data transfer therebetween.

[0123] Thereafter, the method terminates at step

[0510] ,

[0124] The present disclosure further discloses a first User Equipment (UE). The first UE may include a memory and a processor connected to the memory. The processor may be configured to transmit, by a first platform, a request to a system. The request is used by the system for establishing a connection and facilitating data transfer between at least the first platform at least a second platform. On receiving the request from the first platform, the system may be configured to determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. The system may be further configured to, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establish a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

[0125] The present disclosure further discloses a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform. The instructions include executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes a transceiver unit

[0302] of the system to receive, from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform. Further, the instructions include executable code which, when executed, causes a determination unit

[0304] to determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE. Further, the instructions include executable code which, when executed, causes a processing unit

[0306] to establish, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

[0126] As is evident from the above, the present disclosure provides a technically advanced solution for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform. The present solution serves as a unique intermediary platform that integrates multiple applications related to multiple digital platforms. Also, implementing the features of the present disclosure enables seamless voice data transfer using the VoIP protocol between different digital platforms. Further, implementing the features of the present disclosure allows users who are using differentplatforms for voice transmission to communicate without coming on same platforms, thus saving the infrastructure resources and costs.

[0127] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the disclosed implementations, it will be appreciated that many implementations can be made and that many changes can be made to the implementations without departing from the principles of the present disclosure. These and other changes in the implementations of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, whereby it is to be understood that the foregoing descriptive matter to be implemented is illustrative and non-limiting.

[0128] Further, in accordance with the present disclosure, it is to be acknowledged that the functionality described for the various components / units can be implemented interchangeably. While specific embodiments may disclose a particular functionality of these units for clarity, it is recognized that various configurations and combinations thereof are within the scope of the disclosure. The functionality of specific units as disclosed in the disclosure should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Consequently, alternative arrangements and substitutions of units, provided they achieve the intended functionality described herein, are considered to be encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A method [500] for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform, the method [500] comprising: receiving [504], by a transceiver unit [302], from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform; determining [506], by a determination unit [304], a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE; and in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establishing [508], by a processing unit [304], a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

2. The method [500] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first platform is different from the second platform, and wherein the data transfer between the first platform and the second platform is based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

3. The method [500] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first platform is provided on at least the first User Equipment (UE) and the second platform is provided on at least the second User Equipment (UE).

4. The method [500] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of establishing [508], by the processing unit [306], the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform comprises: determining, by the determination unit [304], an availability of at least the second platform, wherein, in response to determination of a positive availability of at least the second platform, the method further comprises: transmitting, by the transceiver unit [302], a request to at least the second platform to establish a connection with at least the first platform; and transmitting, by the transceiver unit [302], a notification to at least the second platform indicative of the transmitted request.

5. The method [500] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of establishing [508], by the processing unit [306], the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform further comprises: transmitting, by the transceiver unit [302], the request from at least the first platform to a session border controller, wherein the session border controller is further configured to transmit said request to one or more routers.

6. A system [300] for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform, the system [300] comprising: a transceiver unit [302] configured to: receive, from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform; a determination unit [304] connected to at least the transceiver unit [302], wherein the determination unit [304] is configured to: determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform, based on registration of the first UE and the second UE; and a processing unit [306] connected to at least the transceiver unit [302] and the determination unit [304], wherein the processing unit [306] is configured to: in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establish a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

7. The system [300] as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first platform is different from the second platform, and wherein the data transfer between the first platform and the second platform is based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

8. The system [300] as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first platform is provided on at least the first User Equipment (UE) and the second platform is provided on at least the second User Equipment (UE).

9. The system [300] as claimed in claim 6, wherein to establish the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform: the determination unit [304] is configured to determine an availability of at least the second platform, wherein, in response to determination of a positive availability of at least the second platform, the transceiver unit [302] is configured to:o transmit a request to at least the second platform to establish a connection with at least the first platform; and o transmit a notification to at least the second platform indicative of the transmitted request.

10. The system [300] as claimed in claim 6, wherein, for establishing the connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform, the transceiver unit [302] is further configured to: transmit the request from at least the first platform to a session border controller, wherein the session border controller is further configured to transmit said request to one or more routers.

11. A first User Equipment (UE) comprising: a memory; and a processor connected to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to transmit, by a first platform, a request to a system, wherein the request is used by the system for establishing a connection and facilitating data transfer between at least the first platform at least a second platform, wherein the system is configured to: o on receiving the request from the first platform, determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform, based on registration of the first UE and the second UE; and o in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, establish a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

12. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for facilitating data transfer between at least a first platform and at least a second platform, the instructions comprising executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system [300], causes: a transceiver unit [302] to receive, from at least a first platform, a request for establishing a connection with at least a second platform; a determination unit [304] to determine a validity of at least a first UE associated with the first platform and at least a second UE associated with the second platform based on registration of the first UE and the second UE; anda processing unit [306] to establish, in response to determination of a positive validity of at least the first UE and at least the second UE, a connection between at least the first platform and at least the second platform to allow data transfer therebetween.

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