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Method and system for locating and communicating with a user of a wireless communication device

US8525684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2012
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/22
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method switches a mobile device from a first wireless communication signal, to a second, different wireless communication signal to maintain or reestablish communication between the mobile device and a communication network. Switching occurs when the signal strength of the first wireless communication signal falls below a predefined threshold and a second communication signal is present.

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