Method and apparatus for provisioning traversal using relays around network address translation (turn) credential and servers

Abstract

Various disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for provisioning traversal using relays around network address translation (TURN) credentials and servers for network address translation/firewall (NAT/FW) traversal via a Voice-over-Internet-protocol/Web Real-Time Communication (VoIP/WebRTC) signaling channel. The method comprises receiving, at a signaling gateway, a signaling message from a first electronic device (ED) when the first electronic device registers with the signaling gateway or sends other signaling messages for requesting a TURN credential. The signaling message comprises one or more signaling message parameters. The signaling message further comprises a request that the signaling gateway generate a TURN credential for the first electronic device, the TURN credential associated with the one or more signaling message parameters. The method comprises sending, from the signaling gateway, the TURN credential to the first electronic device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for traversal using relays around network address translation (TURN) credential and server provisioning in a communication system, the communication system comprising a signaling gateway, a TURN server, and an electronic device, the method comprising:
 receiving, at the signaling gateway, a signaling message from a first electronic device (ED) when the first ED registers with the signaling gateway or sends other signaling messages for requesting a TURN credential, the signaling message comprising one or more signaling message parameters, the signaling message further comprising:
 a request that the signaling gateway generate a TURN credential for the first ED, the TURN credential associated with the one or more signaling message parameters; and 
 sending, from the signaling gateway, the TURN credential to the first ED.