Shared use of cellular networks to provide wireless services
US10595251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A base station in a first wireless network provides first wireless connectivity to user equipment operated by a subscriber. The first wireless network supports first wireless communications such as non-voice communications. A network management resource receives configuration information assigned to the subscriber operating the user equipment. The configuration information indicates that the subscriber is assigned use of a second wireless network that provides support of second wireless communications (such as voice communications). In response to detecting a trigger event (such as a voice call) indicating a need to switch to use of the second wireless network, the network management resource initiates termination of the first wireless connectivity and establishment of second wireless connectivity between the user equipment and a base station in the second wireless network.
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