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Network selection and data aggregation with LTE-WLAN aggregation

  • US 9,788,242 B2
  • Filed: 02/04/2016
  • Issued: 10/10/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving an LTE-WLAN aggregation (LWA) assistance configuration by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless network, wherein the UE is connected with a first radio access network (RAN);

    selecting, by the UE, a second RAN based on the LWA assistance configuration; and

    aggregating data traffic at least between the first RAN and the second RAN, by the UE, wherein the first RAN is LTE, the second RAN is WLAN, and wherein the LWA assistance configuration includes at least one information element comprising;

    a list of LWA-enabled WLAN access points (APs), a list of LWA-enabled WLAN APs with the type of LWA access supported, a list of prioritized LWA-enabled WLAN APs.

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