Enabling seamless user mobility in a short-range wireless...

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Ferguson, Keith (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Zoned or cellular telephone system

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Reexamination Certificate

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11195166

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods, systems, and computer program instructions for enabling a variety of devices, particularly low-power hand-held devices, to travel seamlessly through a networking environment such as that encountered within a building by establishing connectivity to a plurality of network access points. The illusion of seamless network connectivity is provided by having these access points coordinate with a core server to perform user authentication, device address assignment, and handoff services.

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