Automatic connection of a mobile device to a wireless network
First Claim
1. A method for connecting a mobile device to a wireless network, where the mobile device is configured to execute a connection attempt cycle for connecting to a wireless network, the method comprising the steps of:
- initiating a connection attempt cycle, the connection attempt cycle including plural connection attempts spaced by time periods; and
adjusting the time periods between connection attempts according to a characteristic of the mobile device.
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Abstract
A novel method for automatically connecting a mobile device to a wireless network is presented. The goal of the automatic connection of a mobile device to a wireless network is to provide a rapid wireless network connection for a mobile device when it comes into range of a desired network while reducing rf emissions when the mobile device is not in range of a desired wireless network. The method focuses on adjusting the time between network connection attempts when the mobile device is not connected to a network. The method increases the time between network connection attempts when the mobile device is stationary and decreases the time between network connection attempts when the mobile device is moving.
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1. A method for connecting a mobile device to a wireless network, where the mobile device is configured to execute a connection attempt cycle for connecting to a wireless network, the method comprising the steps of:
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initiating a connection attempt cycle, the connection attempt cycle including plural connection attempts spaced by time periods; and
adjusting the time periods between connection attempts according to a characteristic of the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23)
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17. A method of operating a mobile device, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) determining a characteristic of the mobile device;
b) setting a parameter Tau according to the characteristic of the mobile device;
c) attempting to connect the mobile device to a wireless telecommunication network;
d) repeating steps a through c after a time period based on Tau. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for automatically connecting a mobile device to a wireless network, the method comprising the steps of:
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determining a characteristic of the mobile device;
adjusting a delay period according to the characteristic of the mobile device;
attempting to connect the mobile device to the wireless network; and
waiting for the delay period.
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