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Apparatus, systems and methods for improved mobility between networks

US10313941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2016
Grant dateJun 4, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein are apparatus, systems and methods for improved mobility between wireless networks. A method may comprise, at a user equipment (“UE”) in communication with a cellular network activating a detach timer for the cellular network, detecting a short-range network, communicating with the short-range network, storing registration and bearer context data related to the cellular network, interrupting communication with the cellular network, and prior to the expiration of the detach timer, reconnecting to the cellular network via a service request without using an attach procedure.

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