Device network technology selection and display in multi-technology wireless environments

US8271025B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AT&T Mobility II LLC · US

Inventors

• Arthur Richard Brisebois · Cumming, US
• Sharat Chander · Woodridge, US
• Yung Shirley Choi-Grogan · Issaquah, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 20, 2008
• Grant date: Sep 18, 2012
• Expiry date: Jun 22, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04M2215/815
• WIPO field: Telecommunications
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

System(s) and method(s) are provided to manage utilization of radio network technology and display thereof when multiple services and radio network technologies are available to a multi-technology mobile device. Management relies at least in part on a subscriber profile that comprises a network selection profile constructed through market policy, subscriber policy, and application policy for radio technology utilization. Network preference(s) profile is generated on per subscriber, or per subscriber type, basis and is conveyed to a subscriber station over the air. Initial subscriber profile can be delivered at a time of provisioning a multi-technology mobile device, and updated based at least upon subscriber demand, a schedule established by a network operator or service provider, or an event related to coverage area relocation or contracted services. Radio technology preferences and display of associated technologies available to a multi-technology mobile device can be dynamically controlled on a per-call and/or per-application basis.