Vertical roaming in wireless networks through improved...

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2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Pham, Chi (Department: 2666)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...

C370S459000, C370S345000, C370S442000, C370S468000

Reexamination Certificate

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06944144

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for improved vertical handoff between different types of wireless network. Network allocation vector occupation and packet collision probability are used as quality of service measures, enabling vertical handoffs to be delayed until actually beneficial to quality of service. Improved wireless network cell boundary detection in vertical handoff scenarios is achieved with a Fourier-based technique in conjunction with an adaptively determined minimum operating signal strength threshold. Improved wireless network cell boundary detection enables vertical handoffs from high quality of service networks to be delayed as long as possible. Together, practical wireless network quality of service measures and improved detection of wireless network cell boundaries in vertical handoff scenarios reduce the rate of unnecessary vertical handoff resulting in higher overall quality of service experienced by a mobile computing device roaming between wireless network types.

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