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Method and system for selecting a wireless network

  • US 9,332,486 B2
  • Filed: 12/24/2013
  • Issued: 05/03/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving data associated with a plurality of detections of a wireless network access point in proximity to a wireless user terminal;

    periodically collecting location information about the wireless user terminal over a period of time;

    determining at least one of a time-related pattern or a data consumption pattern associated with the plurality of detections using the location information;

    determining a type of wireless network based on the determined pattern; and

    outputting, based on the determined type of wireless network and a given location of the wireless user terminal, data presenting the wireless network access point as a candidate wireless network for connection.

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