Configuring preferred user zone lists for private access points for wireless networking
US8078165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W16/16
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Information is received identifying a geographic location of an access point in a radio access network. Access information is assigned and communicated to the access point, and the access information and the geographic location information is communicated to an access terminal. The access terminal identifies the access point as a preferred access point, including its geographic location. The access terminal receives information identifying its own geographic location, and when the access terminal is near the access point, the access point is used to access the network. The access point receives information identifying its geographic location and communicates the geographic location information to a configuration server. The access point receives access information from the configuration server and provides access terminals access to the network using the access information.
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