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Wireless communication device and method for making a secure transfer of a communication connection

  • US 20060148451A1
  • Filed: 01/04/2005
  • Published: 07/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for making a secure transfer of a mobile station communication connection from a direct connection with a cellular network to a connection via a wireless local area network, the method comprising:

  • detecting by a mobile station, the presence of the mobile station within the communication coverage area of a wireless local area network;

    authenticating the mobile station with the wireless local area network;

    requesting a handoff from the cellular network to the wireless local area network;

    establishing a secure connection between the mobile station and the cellular network via the wireless local area network; and

    breaking the direct connection with the cellular network.

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