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

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2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Eng, George (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...

C370S328000, C370S331000, C370S332000, C455S432100, C455S436000, C455S437000, C455S442000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10840190

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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