Method for selecting a wireless communication service provider in a multi-service provider environment
First Claim
1. A wireless communication device that locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment, comprising:
- a memory that stores a frequency search schedule having a plurality of frequencies in a prioritized order; and
a processor that accepts information, modifies the prioritized order of the frequency search schedule based on the information, and examines frequencies in the modified order in the frequency search schedule, until a frequency having a preferred service provider is located, if a last service provider was not a preferred service provider.
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Abstract
A communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment using a frequency band search schedule. The frequency band search schedule has a first or home band and a several other frequency bands in a predetermined ordered. The order of the frequency bands may be programmed by the user or by a home service provider over the air. The communication device searches for an acceptable service provider by examining the home band and then the other bands listed in the frequency band search schedule. The bands are examined in the order specified by the frequency band search schedule. An acceptable service provider is identified by comparing the identify of a service provider specified by an identifier received from a band being examined with a list of acceptable service providers.
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20 Claims
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1. A wireless communication device that locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment, comprising:
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a memory that stores a frequency search schedule having a plurality of frequencies in a prioritized order; and
a processor that accepts information, modifies the prioritized order of the frequency search schedule based on the information, and examines frequencies in the modified order in the frequency search schedule, until a frequency having a preferred service provider is located, if a last service provider was not a preferred service provider. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method by which a communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment, the method comprising:
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storing a frequency search schedule having a plurality of frequencies in a prioritized order;
determining that a last service provider was not a preferred service provider;
accepting information;
modifying the prioritized order of the frequency search schedule based on the accepted information; and
examining frequencies in the modified order until a frequency having a preferred service provider is located. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A recording medium that stores a control program for use by a wireless communication device, the control program including instructions for:
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storing a frequency search schedule having a plurality of frequencies in a prioritized order;
determining that a last service provider was not a preferred service provider;
accepting information;
modifying the prioritized order of the frequency search schedule based on the accepted information; and
examining frequencies in the modified order until a frequency having a preferred service provider is located. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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