Apparatus and methods to facilitate seamless handoffs between wireless communication networks
US8755793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/144
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for facilitating a handover of a wireless communication device on a first wireless communication network to a second wireless communication network, wherein the first and second wireless communication networks include communications protocols that are incompatible, are disclosed. The facilitation can include establishing communications between the wireless communication device and an interworking component of the second wireless communication network using a transparent tunnel through the first wireless communication network so that a message containing session information for the second wireless communication network can be exchanged. The facilitation further includes creating a profile on the second wireless communication network for a communication session between the wireless communication device and the second wireless communication network.
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