Motion based handoff control
US9247473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/322
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Motion-based handoff control techniques are disclosed. For example, an apparatus may include a signal strength determination module, a motion determination module, and a handoff controller. The signal strength determination module generates signal strength information corresponding to the strength of a wireless signal received from a first wireless link. From this information, the motion determination module determines a motion characteristic of the apparatus. Based on the motion characteristic, the handoff controller performs handoff operations for a second wireless link. In this manner, handoff operations may be tailored to the operational characteristics of the apparatus. For instance, certain handoff operations may be halted when the motion characteristic indicates the apparatus having a substantially stationary position. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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