Generating optimal itineraries based on network connectivity
US9109897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3867
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An approach for generating optimal itineraries based on network connectivity is presented. A computer receives a first message from which a current position of a vehicle on a trip, destination, a service being requested for a mobile device in the vehicle, service providers and network(s) are extracted. Network connectivity measures are retrieved and signal qualities in respective cells are determined based on the network connectivity measures. Based on the signal qualities, an itinerary is determined as paths and a hop indicating a position on one of the paths at which a connectivity change from a first to a second service provider is to occur. A response to the first message indicates the itinerary. Sending the response results in the mobile device making the connectivity change when the vehicle reaches the position indicated by the hop.
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