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Mobile device tune away periods

US8738021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2012
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W68/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A particular method includes receiving first data via a first network at a device that is configured to receive the first data via the first network based on a first wireless communication subscription and is configured to receive second data via a second network based on a second wireless communication subscription. The method also includes while receiving the first data, determining that a tuneaway period associated with the second network has passed, where the tuneaway period is longer than a discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle length associated with the second network. The method further includes tuning a receiver of the device to a paging channel of the second network in response to passing of the tuneaway period.

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