Autonomous actuation of Wi-Fi radio based on cellular network load
US8842615B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless mobile communication device may include a first and second transceiver, a network load detection system, and a second transceiver controller. The first transceiver may be configured to wirelessly communicate with a first wireless communication network, such as a wireless cellular communication network. The second transceiver may be different from the first transceiver and may be configured to wirelessly communicate with a second wireless communication network which may be different from the first wireless communication network, such as the Internet and at least one Wi-Fi access point. The network load detection system may be configured to detect load information indicative of an amount of load on the first wireless communication network. The second transceiver controller may be configured to autonomously power on the second transceiver when the load information indicates a heavy load on the first wireless communication network.
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