Data-capable network prioritization with reduced delays in data service
First Claim
1. A method of selecting a communication network with reduced delays in data service, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving and storing in memory a first timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network for use in the mobile station;
causing a request for data connectivity to be transmitted through the wireless network, and reattempting the request at least one time when data connectivity fails;
after the at least one reattempted request for data connectivity fails, activating a timer based on a second timer value which is less than the first timer value; and
repeating the transmitting of requests for data connectivity after expiration of the timer.
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Abstract
Reduced delays in data service offered by data-capable networks are provided. One illustrative method includes the steps of receiving and storing in memory a first timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network for use in the mobile station; causing a request for data connectivity to be transmitted through the wireless network, and reattempting the request up to a plurality of times when data connectivity fails; after the one or more reattempted requests for data connectivity fail, activating a timer based on a second timer value which is less than the first timer value; and repeating the transmitting of requests for data connectivity after expiration of the timer.
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32 Claims
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1. A method of selecting a communication network with reduced delays in data service, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving and storing in memory a first timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network for use in the mobile station;
causing a request for data connectivity to be transmitted through the wireless network, and reattempting the request at least one time when data connectivity fails;
after the at least one reattempted request for data connectivity fails, activating a timer based on a second timer value which is less than the first timer value; and
repeating the transmitting of requests for data connectivity after expiration of the timer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer program product, comprising:
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a storage medium;
computer instructions stored on the storage medium;
the computer instructions being executable by a processor for;
receiving and storing in memory a first timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network for use in the mobile station;
causing a request for data connectivity to be transmitted through the wireless network, and reattempting the request at least one time when data connectivity fails;
after the at least one reattempted request for data connectivity fails, activating a timer based on a second timer value which is less than the first timer value; and
repeating the transmitting of requests for data connectivity after expiration of the timer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A mobile station, comprising:
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one or more processors;
memory coupled to the one or more processors;
a wireless transceiver coupled to the one or more processors;
the one or more processors being operative to;
receive and store in memory a first timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network for use in the mobile station;
cause a request for data connectivity to be transmitted through the wireless network, and reattempt the request at least one time when data connectivity fails;
after the at least one reattempted request for data connectivity fails, activate a timer based on a second timer value which is less than the first timer value; and
repeat the transmitting of requests for data connectivity after expiration of the timer. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A communication system, comprising;
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a first wireless communication network;
a second wireless communication network;
a mobile station operative to select one of the first wireless network and the second wireless network for communications;
the mobile station including;
one or more processors;
memory coupled to the one or more processors;
a wireless transceiver coupled to the one or more processors;
the one or more processors being operative to;
receive and store in memory a first timer value which is broadcasted by the first wireless network for use in the mobile station;
cause a request for data connectivity to be transmitted through the first wireless network, and reattempt the request at least one time when data connectivity fails;
after the at least one reattempted request for data connectivity fails, activate a timer based on a second timer value which is less than the first timer value; and
after expiration of the timer, repeat the transmitting of requests for data connectivity through either the first wireless network or the second wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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