Wireless handoffs between multiple networks

Details Wireless handoffs between multiple networks Wireless handoffs between multiple networks

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Taylor, Barry W (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Zoned or cellular telephone system

C455S437000, C455S438000, C455S439000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07986948

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure is directed to a mobile communication device, and method for handing off a mobile communications device between two networks. A processor in the mobile device may be used to establish a network connection with a server in a first network while supporting a call in a second network. The mobile device may also include a transceiver that receives information from the server relating to the network connection. The processor may use the information, local measurements, or both to determine whether to handoff the call to the first network.

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