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Connection management for dual mode access terminals in a radio network

  • US 6,937,861 B2
  • Filed: 02/13/2001
  • Issued: 08/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of managing radio network access in an access terminal, the method comprising:

  • establishing a connection with a first radio network;

    suspending communication with said first radio network to communicate with a second radio network;

    monitoring the time communication with said first radio network is suspended while communicating with said second radio network;

    resuming communication with said first radio network using said previously established connection with said first radio network if the duration of suspended communication does not exceed a maximum suspension time; and

    requesting a new connection with said first radio network if the duration of suspended communication exceeds said maximum suspension time.

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