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Method and apparatus for dynamically changing the monitoring of a cellular data connection

US8971191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for changing monitoring of a cellular data connection at a mobile device, the method checking, using a processor at the mobile device, whether the mobile device is connected to both the cellular data connection and an alternative data connection; and if yes, extending the slot cycle or suspending monitoring of a slot for the cellular data connection at the mobile device.

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