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Wireless terminals that scan for alternate protocol systems responsive to terminal movement and methods of same

  • US 20040121781A1
  • Filed: 05/20/2003
  • Published: 06/24/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for detecting availability of an alternate wireless communication system, the method comprising:

  • registering with a first wireless communication system having a first communication protocol from a wireless terminal;

    determining if the wireless terminal has moved out of a selected geographic region; and

    scanning for the alternate wireless communication system responsive to determining that the wireless terminal has moved out of the selected geographic region, the alternate wireless communication system having a second communication protocol that is different from the first communication protocol.

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