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Method and system wherein handover information is broadcast in wireless local area networks

  • US 20050288021A1
  • Filed: 08/12/2005
  • Published: 12/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) comprising:

  • a. means for establishing a connection with a wireless local area network (WLAN);

    b. means for receiving handover information broadcast by the WLAN regarding alternative wireless communication systems whose coverage area is overlapping with the coverage area of the WLAN, the handover information including cell information necessary for establishing a wireless connection to alternative wireless communication systems;

    c. means for selecting one of the alternative wireless communication systems;

    d. means for determining whether the selected alternative wireless communication system meets a predetermined criteria designated by a user of the WTRU; and

    e. means for establishing a connection to the selected alternative wireless communication system using the cell information in the beacon frame where the selected alternative wireless communication system meets the predetermined criteria designated by a user of the WTRU without searching for additional cell information from the selected alternative wireless communication system.

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