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Radio access technology (RAT) selection based on device usage patterns

US11006355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2017
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for selection of radio access technology (RAT) based on device usage patterns are provided. A User Equipment (UE) obtains information relating to one or more Quality of Service (QoS) metrics for communication of data by the UE. The UE designates a Radio Access Technology (RAT) from a plurality of available RATs as a preferred RAT for the communication, based on the obtained information.

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