Wireless local access network system detection and selection
US7778593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for detection and selection of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) service. A cellular network may provide an advertisement for a WLAN, such as in an overhead signaling message. The advertisement may identify the Access Point(s) by an Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID). The remote station may then scan for the WLAN service automatically or manually.
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