Method and apparatus for performing a handoff of a data communication session from one network to another network
US8918051B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/304
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile device includes a first interface module, a second interface module, and a control module. The first interface module is configured to interface the mobile device to a first wireless network and to receive data from a transmitting device via the first wireless network. The second interface module is configured to interface the mobile device to a second wireless network. The control module is configured to determine based on the data received when to switch a link to the transmitting device from the first wireless network to the second wireless network. The control module is further configured to transmit a message that informs the transmitting device not to transmit the data to the mobile device via the first wireless network in response to the link being switched to the second wireless network.
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