Signal map for wireless connectivity
US10849034B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W40/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for signal map for wireless connectivity are described, and may be implemented via a mobile device to utilize a signal map to manage wireless connectivity of the mobile device. For instance, based on a wireless scan event of a mobile device, the signal map can be queried with a location/orientation of the mobile device to determine if a wireless signal source that meets a signal threshold (e.g., a quality threshold) is available. If such wireless signal source is available, a fast acquisition process for connecting to the signal source can be performed. Otherwise, a general scan for an available wireless signal source can be performed. Further, based on a handover event that identifies a target signal source, the signal map can be queried to determine if the target signal source meets a signal threshold. The handover event can then be managed based on whether the target signal source meets the signal threshold.
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