Network selection based on one or more factors
US9426728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device may receive a network access request and perform at least one of signal strength measurements of a first wireless network and a second wireless network, a determination of a level of congestion of the first wireless network and a level of congestion of the second wireless network, or a determination of an access point name (APN) type associated with the network access request. The device may select one of the first wireless network or the second wireless network based on the performance of the at least one of the signal strength measurements, the determination of the level of congestion of the first wireless network and the level of congestion of the second wireless network, or the determination of the APN type associated with the network access request. The device may further connect to the selected one of the first wireless network or the second wireless network.
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