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Control of wireless connectivity based on inability to interpret system message data flagged as critical to operation

US10932302B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2019
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism to control wireless connectivity of a wireless communication device (WCD) with an access node on a carrier. When within coverage provided by the access node on the carrier, the WCD receives a system message broadcast by the access node on the carrier, the system message carrying data that represents an operational parameter for service on the carrier. Further, the WCD makes a first determination that the WCD is unable to interpret the data that is carried by the received system message and makes a second determination that the received system message flags the data as being critical to service on the carrier. And in response to at least a combination of the first and second determinations, the WCD forgoes connecting with the access node on the carrier.

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