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Method and system for asymmetric handoff of wireless communication sessions

US7260399B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2004
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/322
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for handing off a wireless communication session between a first radio network and a second radio network. The method includes handing off the wireless communication session from the first wireless communication to the second radio network based on a first trigger. The method also includes handing off the wireless communication session from the second wireless communication to the first radio network based on a second trigger, wherein the second trigger is different than the first trigger.

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