Advanced network characterization and migration
US9191874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/1446
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a method includes scanning for wireless networks, where scanning includes collecting network information indicating properties of the wireless networks. The method can include analyzing the network information to determine signal data indicating signal qualities for the wireless networks. The method can include characterizing, based on the signal data, one or more wireless networks as being suitable for connection by the mobile device, where the characterizing includes determining, based on the signal data, movement of the mobile relative to one or more access points of the wireless networks. The method can include determining that one or more signals of the wireless networks are above a dwell threshold level for reliable wireless connectivity. The method can include determining that one or more signals has been dropped, and connecting to the mobile device to one of the one or more wireless networks that are suitable for connection.
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