Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating WLAN...

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Phan, Huy (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Zoned or cellular telephone system

C455S552100, C455S432100, C455S422100, C455S456100, C370S338000, C370S328000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07929967

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, and an associated method, by which to facilitate selection of a WLAN through which a mobile node communicates. Selection takes into account the geographic positioning of the mobile node. The mobile node ascertains its geographic positioning by monitoring cellular-positioning signals. And, availability of WLANs through which to communicate is ascertained by detecting signals broadcast by the WLANs.

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