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Network discovery mechanisms

US8717931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2005
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W80/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In some of the preferred embodiments, a method for network discovery of a mobile device to use at least one of a plurality of access networks within an IP network includes: obtaining specified network information in the vicinity of a given location based on a set of criteria when a mobile is connected to the IP network from any location.

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