Method and device for selecting or excluding an access point for use in wirelessly connecting to a network
US9232465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is performed in a mobile device for selecting or excluding an access point for use in wirelessly connecting to a network. The method includes collecting historical connection data for a first access point, wherein the historical connection data identifies a plurality of previous wireless connections to the network using the first access point and identifies a corresponding duration of each previous wireless connection. The method further includes: detecting that the first access point is available for a current wireless connection to the network; calculating an expected connection duration for the first access point using the historical connection data; and determining whether to select or exclude the first access point as a candidate for the current wireless connection based on the expected connection duration calculated for the first access point.
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