Location-based network selection method for a mobile device
US8073441B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for connecting a mobile device with one of a plurality of wireless networks, involves initiating a registration of the mobile device with one of the plurality of wireless networks. A geographic position of the mobile device is determined with respect to at least one of the plurality of wireless networks. A connection is established to one of the plurality of wireless networks responsive to the determined geographic position of the mobile device.
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