Techniques for handout of an active session from a first network to a second network
US9949172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method includes establishing a first session (e.g., a Wi-Fi call) via a first connection to a first network, where the connection to the first network is provided by a first receiver of the mobile device, and monitoring a characteristic of the first connection to the first network. The method includes determining whether the characteristic satisfies a threshold. When the characteristic does not satisfy the threshold, the method includes activating a second receiver of the mobile device, establishing a second connection to a second network, and initiating a handover procedure to transfer the first session from the first network to the second network. The second connection to the second network is provided by the second receiver of the mobile device. As a result of the handover procedure, the first session may be merged with or transferred to a second session (e.g., a cellular call) provided via the second network.
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