Systems and methods for facilitating efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless communication system
US8489093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.
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