System and method for connecting to a voice network, such as wirelessly connecting to a UMA network
US7623486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for connecting a mobile device to an alternate wireless network are disclosed. The method includes determining alternate wireless networks available to access by the mobile device, ordering the available alternate wireless networks by signal strength, connecting the mobile device to the alternate wireless network with a highest signal strength, measuring a quality of the connected alternate wireless network and, when the quality of the connected alternate wireless network is above a predetermined threshold, operating the mobile device over the connected alternate wireless network.
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