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Methods and apparatus for facilitating dynamic service-based system selection and determination

  • US 8,554,205 B2
  • Filed: 10/23/2008
  • Issued: 10/08/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for facilitating dynamic service-based system selection and determination, the method being implemented by a mobile device, the method comprising:

  • presenting system selection options based on information that is received about Network Access Providers (NAPs) and Network Service Providers (NSPs);

    receiving user input about the system selection options, wherein the user is permitted to provide input about specific services offered by specific NSPs;

    determining user preferences regarding system selection based on the user input;

    creating a preferred roaming list (PRL) based on the user preferences;

    using the PRL to scan for available networks and channels and to find serving systems;

    determining information about available NAPs and NSPs related to the available networks and channels, wherein an option for manual system selection is selected;

    displaying information about the available NAPs and NSPs; and

    receiving input selecting an NAP and at least one NSP.

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