Apparatus and method of optimizing the selection of wireless networks
US7907945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and a mobile terminal capable of selecting a wireless network, the invention includes when detected to be at or near a first wireless network service area, receiving information related to the first wireless network service area from a second wireless network, activating a first wireless network module based upon the received information and a user setting, detecting a first wireless network with the first wireless network module and the received information, and establishing a connection upon the detecting.
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