Failover to cellular service for seamless internet connectivity
US12348357B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure provide a failover service in part by utilizing a smartphone when a business or home modem is inoperable or otherwise unable to provide adequate internet service. Once the smartphone is paired with a communication bridge, the smartphone may be used to provide internet services to wired and wireless devices associated with a first network. The smartphone can utilize its cellular network interface to connect to the internet and provide internet connectivity via the communication bridge to a router or gateway which, in turn, enables devices connected to the router or gateway to access the internet without having to connect directly to a separate network provided by the smartphone. Aspects of the disclosure may rely on machine learning to optimize network and/or device communications, configurations, and/or other failover parameters.
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