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Wireless handoffs between multiple networks

US8275377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2006
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to an access terminal, and method for selecting an access point for handing off the access terminal. The access terminal may include a processor. The processor may be configured to access a list access points and select one of the access points on the list based on the current traffic state of the access terminal.

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