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System and method for integrating WLAN and 3G

  • US 7,006,481 B2
  • Filed: 10/08/2003
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A wireless system for facilitating seamless network connectivity, the system comprising:

  • (a) an integrated terminal including;

    (i) a first access point (AP); and

    (ii) a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) coupled to the first AP via a first interface;

    (b) a universal terrestrial radio access network (UTRAN) coupled to the integrated terminal via a second interface;

    (c) at least one wireless local area network (WLAN) access device coupled to the integrated terminal via a third interface, wherein the UTRAN provides the integrated terminal with access to an external network via the third interface; and

    (d) a second AP coupled to the WLAN access device via a fourth interface, wherein the WLAN access device provides the integrated terminal with access to the external network via the third and fourth interfaces.

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