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Method and system wherein handover information is broadcast in wireless local area networks

  • US 7,412,240 B2
  • Filed: 08/12/2005
  • Issued: 08/12/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of handing over a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) from a wireless local area network (WLAN) to an alternative wireless communication system, the method comprising:

  • (a) establishing a connection between a WTRU and a WLAN;

    (b) the WTRU receiving information broadcast by the WLAN regarding alternative wireless communication systems having coverage areas that are at least partially overlapping with a coverage area of the WLAN;

    (c) selecting one of the alternative wireless communication systems;

    (d) determining whether the selected alternative wireless communication system meets predetermined criteria designated by a user of the WTRU; and

    (e) the WLAN handing over the WTRU to the selected alternative wireless communication system where the selected alternative wireless communication system meets the predetermined criteria.

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