Location based network selection method for a mobile device
US10178497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for connecting a mobile device with one of a plurality of wireless networks begins by initiating a network selection process of the mobile device with the plurality of wireless networks. A remote server determines a geographic position of the mobile device with respect to at least one of the plurality of wireless networks. The remote server selects one of a first network and a second network of the plurality of wireless networks responsive to the determined geographic position of the mobile device and an associated rule set stored at the remote server.
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