Method and apparatus for association control in mobile wireless networks
US8625538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for association of a mobile terminal with an access point (AP) includes determining a set of available APs. The AP from among the available APs that has the coverage area that is likely to encompass the mobile terminal for the greatest period of time or distance is selected. The selected AP is associated with the mobile terminal.
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