Service provider initiated access network selection
First Claim
1. A method for a telematics service provider to select one or more wireless access networks to deliver telematics services during a handoff procedure, the method comprising:
- receiving, by a telematics service provider computing system comprising a service gateway and a server, a telematics service request from a telematics unit of a telematics-equipped vehicle;
providing, by the system, a telematics service corresponding to the telematics service request to the telematics unit via a first wireless access network;
receiving, by the system, a location update from the telematics unit indicating the telematics unit has entered a new mobile coverage area while provision of the telematics service via the first wireless access network is ongoing;
determining, by the system, in response to the location update indicating the telematics unit has entered the new mobile coverage area, multiple other wireless access networks capable of providing the telematics service, wherein each one of the multiple other wireless access networks corresponds to a different wireless access network type, and wherein the determining comprises;
identifying a plurality of candidate wireless access networks; and
filtering the plurality of identified candidate wireless access networks based on;
each of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks'"'"' capability for delivering the telematics service, user preferences, and individual availability of particular ones of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks;
determining, by the system, an efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks, wherein the efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks is based on the network characteristics for the respective wireless access network;
selecting, by the system, one or more wireless access networks of the multiple other wireless access networks based on the determined efficiency parameters for handing off the telematics service from the first wireless network to the selected one or more wireless access networks; and
providing, by the system, the telematics service to the telematics unit via the selected one or more wireless access networks, the telematics service provided via the selected one or more wireless access networks being adapted based on the type of the telematics service, the telematics unit'"'"'s capabilities, and the selected one or more wireless access networks.
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Abstract
Examples of the invention allow a content service provider to utilize one or more overlapping wireless networks in a given area to efficiently and cost effectively deliver content and services to a mobile device contained within a terminal. Examples of the invention analyze the characteristics of each wireless network such as cost, latency, security, and bandwidth, the terminal capabilities, and the requested service to determine the most efficient manner to deliver services over one or more wireless networks in a given area. In addition, the service provider re-analyzes the efficiency of service delivery when the mobile device enters a new mobile area. Therefore, sustaining efficient content and service download throughout delivery.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for a telematics service provider to select one or more wireless access networks to deliver telematics services during a handoff procedure, the method comprising:
- receiving, by a telematics service provider computing system comprising a service gateway and a server, a telematics service request from a telematics unit of a telematics-equipped vehicle;
providing, by the system, a telematics service corresponding to the telematics service request to the telematics unit via a first wireless access network;
receiving, by the system, a location update from the telematics unit indicating the telematics unit has entered a new mobile coverage area while provision of the telematics service via the first wireless access network is ongoing;
determining, by the system, in response to the location update indicating the telematics unit has entered the new mobile coverage area, multiple other wireless access networks capable of providing the telematics service, wherein each one of the multiple other wireless access networks corresponds to a different wireless access network type, and wherein the determining comprises;
identifying a plurality of candidate wireless access networks; and
filtering the plurality of identified candidate wireless access networks based on;
each of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks'"'"' capability for delivering the telematics service, user preferences, and individual availability of particular ones of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks;
determining, by the system, an efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks, wherein the efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks is based on the network characteristics for the respective wireless access network;
selecting, by the system, one or more wireless access networks of the multiple other wireless access networks based on the determined efficiency parameters for handing off the telematics service from the first wireless network to the selected one or more wireless access networks; and
providing, by the system, the telematics service to the telematics unit via the selected one or more wireless access networks, the telematics service provided via the selected one or more wireless access networks being adapted based on the type of the telematics service, the telematics unit'"'"'s capabilities, and the selected one or more wireless access networks. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- receiving, by a telematics service provider computing system comprising a service gateway and a server, a telematics service request from a telematics unit of a telematics-equipped vehicle;
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8. A non-transitory, processor-readable medium having processor-executable instructions stored thereon for a telematics service provider to select one or more wireless access networks to deliver telematics services during a handoff procedure, the processor-executable instructions, when executed by a processor, facilitating the following steps:
- receiving a telematics service request from a telematics unit of a telematics-equipped vehicle;
providing a telematics service corresponding to the telematics service request to the telematics unit via a first wireless access network;
receiving a location update from the telematics unit indicating the telematics unit has entered a new mobile coverage area while provision of the telematics service via the first wireless access network is ongoing;
determining, in response to the location update indicating the telematics unit has entered the new mobile coverage area, multiple other wireless access networks capable of providing the telematics service, wherein each one of the multiple other wireless access networks corresponds to a different wireless access network type, and wherein the determining comprises;
identifying a plurality of candidate wireless access networks; and
filtering the plurality of identified candidate wireless access networks based on;
each of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks'"'"' capability for delivering the telematics service, user preferences, and individual availability of particular ones of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks;
determining an efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks, wherein the efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks is based on the network characteristics for the respective wireless access network;
selecting one or more wireless access networks of the multiple other wireless access networks based on the determined efficiency parameters for handing off the telematics service from the first wireless network to the selected one or more wireless access networks; and
providing the telematics service to the telematics unit via the selected one or more wireless access networks, the telematics service provided via the selected one or more wireless access networks being adapted based on the type of the telematics service, the telematics unit'"'"'s capabilities, and the selected one or more wireless access networks. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- receiving a telematics service request from a telematics unit of a telematics-equipped vehicle;
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15. A system for a telematics service provider to select one or more wireless access networks to deliver telematics services during a handoff procedure, the system comprising:
- a telematics service provider system comprising a service gateway and a server, the telematics service provider system being configured to;
receive a telematics service request from a telematics unit of a telematics-equipped vehicle;
provide a telematics service corresponding to the telematics service request to the telematics unit via a first wireless access network;
receive a location update from the telematics unit indicating the telematics unit has entered a new mobile coverage area while provision of the telematics service via the first wireless access network is ongoing;
determine, in response to the location update indicating the telematics unit has entered the new mobile coverage area, multiple other wireless access networks capable of providing the telematics service, wherein each one of the multiple other wireless access networks corresponds to a different wireless access network type, and wherein the determining comprises;
identify a plurality of candidate wireless access networks; and
filter the plurality of identified candidate wireless access networks based on;
each of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks'"'"' capability for delivering the telematics service, user preferences, and individual availability of particular ones of the plurality of candidate wireless access networks;
determine an efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks, wherein the efficiency parameter for each one of the multiple other wireless access networks is based on the network characteristics for the respective wireless access network;
select one or more wireless access networks of the multiple other wireless access networks based on the determined efficiency parameters for handing off the telematics service from the first wireless network to the selected one or more wireless access networks; and
provide the telematics service to the telematics unit via the selected one or more wireless access networks, the telematics service provided via the selected one or more wireless access networks being adapted based on the type of the telematics service, the telematics unit'"'"'s capabilities, and the selected one or more wireless access networks the telematics unit of the telematics-equipped vehicle, the telematics unit being configured to send the telematics service request to the telematics service provider computing system and to receive the telematics service provided by the telematics service provider computing system via the first wireless access network and via the selected one or more wireless access networks. - View Dependent Claims (16)
- a telematics service provider system comprising a service gateway and a server, the telematics service provider system being configured to;
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