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Processing location information among multiple networks

US7593722B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2006
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W8/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Gathering location information from a first wireless network to determine whether to anchor a communication session in a second wireless network, a mobile node capable of communicating with both the first wireless network and the second wireless network, includes receiving location information from the first wireless network as the mobile node moves through one or more service areas of the first wireless network. It is determined whether a triggering event occurs. If the triggering event occurs, the location information is stored to determine whether to anchor a session in the second wireless network.

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