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Method and system enabling roaming between different wireless networks

US7151931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2003
Grant dateDec 19, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system enabling roaming between different wireless networks. A mobile device supporting low and high-tier wireless network standards is adapted to roam between a low-tier wireless network and a high-tier wireless network with lower bandwidth but more mobility than the low-tier wireless network. Via a virtual GPRS support node, a plurality of data packets and control signals are delivered between low and high-tier wireless networks.

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