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Method for categorization of multiple providers in a wireless communications service environment

  • US 7,409,213 B2
  • Filed: 09/27/2004
  • Issued: 08/05/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method by which a communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment, comprising:

  • storing a service provider table, the table including identities of a plurality of service providers and preference information associated with each identity;

    locating and registering with a channel of a first service provider;

    storing a frequency search schedule, the frequency search schedule having a list of a plurality of frequency bands in a predetermined order;

    ordering at least some of the plurality of bands in the frequency search schedule based upon time-weighted counts of previous registrations in each band;

    determining if the first service provider is acceptable, based on the service provider table preference information; and

    if the first service is not acceptable, examining the plurality of bands in the order specified by the ordered frequency search schedule, until a channel having an acceptable service provider is located.

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