Listen mode for wireless devices
US7769381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Listening on a cell of a wireless network is disclosed. Listening comprises: determining one or more available cells for a wireless device; determining one or more available networks based at least in part on the one or more available cells; selecting a network based at least in part on one or more network selection criteria; selecting a cell of the selected network; listening, using a listen mode, on the selected cell, wherein listening enables receiving a control channel information from the cell of the selected network without registering and without being in a standby mode with the selected network; and in the event that a registration condition is satisfied, registering the wireless device on the selected network using the control channel information.
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