Wireless local access network system detection and selection
US7146130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for detection and selection of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) service. A cellular network may provide an advertisement for a WLAN, such as in an overhead signaling message. The advertisement may identify the Access Point(s) by an Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID). The remote station may then scan for the WLAN service automatically or manually.
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