Seamless service transitions for dual-network mobile devices
US9137026B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, media, and systems are provided for switching delivery of streaming services to dual-network mobile devices. Instances of streaming content can be first delivered by a network of a first protocol to the mobile device, then delivered by a network that uses a second protocol. This transition takes place seamlessly as the handoff changes the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the receiving device through a connection session controller (CSC) server and a switching helper application (SHA) on the mobile device. A session identifier ensures the appropriate streaming instance is paused, resumed, and redirected. The dual-network wireless device is configured to include an SHA configured to initiate and complete a switch of service in conjunction with the CSC.
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