Using geo-location information to suspend home network scanning in wireless communication networks
US10849032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of using geo-location information to suspend home network scanning in wireless communication networks is discussed herein. The method includes obtaining, by a mobile device, service from a first wireless communication network that is different from a second wireless communication network. The method further includes, based at least in part on the obtaining service from the first wireless communication network, scanning, by the mobile device, for the second wireless communication network. The method also includes determining, by the mobile device, a location of the mobile device and, based at least in part on the location, determining, by the mobile device, a distance of the mobile device from the second wireless communication network. Based at least in part on the distance, the mobile device delays or suspends further scanning, by the mobile device, for the second wireless communication network for at least a predetermined amount of time.
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