Selection of networks between WLAN and 2G/3G networks based on user and provider preferences
US7116970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of administering network selections for a mobile station between a second generation/third generation wireless network and wireless local area networks includes detecting when the mobile station encounters a wireless area network, and communicating an identity of the encountered wireless area network to the second generation/third generation wireless network. The communicating prompts a query for permission to establish a session between the mobile station and the encountered wireless local area network. When permission is granted, the method includes receiving a key distributed to the mobile station. The key is used by the mobile station to establish a session between the mobile station and the encountered wireless local area network.
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