Apparatus, and associated method, for selectably operating radio device in alternate operating mode
US6477156B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/26
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus, and an associated method, for identifying whether a mobile terminal and access point of a WLAN (wireless local area network) are capable of operation pursuant to a proprietary communication mode. If a determination is made that the communication pair is capable of operation pursuant to the proprietary communication mode, the mobile terminal is instructed to operate pursuant to the proprietary communication mode. Handover procedures are also provided by which better to assure that ongoing communications, during and subsequent to handover shall also be effectuated pursuant to the proprietary communication mode. Improved communication quality when the communication pair is operated pursuant to the proprietary communication mode relative to operation pursuant to a conventional IEEE 802.11 communication mode is possible.
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