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Method of selecting an air interface for communication in a communication system

  • US 5,412,375 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1993
  • Issued: 05/02/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, for use in a communication system having a plurality of air interfaces, of assigning one of said plurality of air interfaces to a subscriber, said method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting a message from said subscriber to a base of said communication system, said message having a list of air interface capabilities of said subscriber;

    transmitting said list of air interface capabilities and a list of air interface capabilities of said base to a controller of said communication system;

    selecting, at said controller, an air interface based upon a comparison of said lists of air interface capabilities of said subscriber and said base;

    informing said base of said air interface selected by said controller; and

    directing said subscriber to utilize said air interface selected by said controller.

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