System and method for discovering network interface capabilities
US7515561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W80/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for discovering capabilities of a network interface prior to a handover. The mobile node detects a beacon with a radio interface identifier that identifies a new access router (NR). Using the radio interface identifier, the mobile node obtains interface information on the NR through a current access router (CR). The interface information identifies the capabilities of the NR.
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