MOTION SENSITIVE SYSTEM SELECTION FOR MULTI-MODE DEVICES
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1. A method for motion sensitive radio technology selection executed by a multi-mode wireless communication device, comprising:
- identifying a first radio technology in current use by the multi-mode wireless communication device;
determining a current motion type for the multi-mode wireless communication device;
comparing the determined motion type to the identified first radio technology;
determining that the first radio technology is not compatible with the current motion type based upon the comparison; and
switching from the first radio technology to a second radio technology in response to the determination.
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Abstract
A wireless communication device is comprises a motion module that works in cooperation with a GPS module or other location sensing module to determine the type of motion currently affecting the wireless communication device. Depending on the type of motion, e.g., stationary, ambulatory, or vehicular, the wireless communication device prioritizes use of the various radio technologies available to the multi-mode device. Supplemental prioritization schemes such as user preference and signal strength can also be employed after any radio technologies may have been eliminated through motion sensing.
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1. A method for motion sensitive radio technology selection executed by a multi-mode wireless communication device, comprising:
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identifying a first radio technology in current use by the multi-mode wireless communication device; determining a current motion type for the multi-mode wireless communication device; comparing the determined motion type to the identified first radio technology; determining that the first radio technology is not compatible with the current motion type based upon the comparison; and switching from the first radio technology to a second radio technology in response to the determination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A multi-mode wireless communication device configured for wireless communication over a plurality of radio technologies, the multi-mode wireless communication device comprising:
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a wireless wide area network (WWAN) module configured to establish and maintain wireless communications over a WWAN; a wireless local area network (WLAN) module configured to establish and maintain wireless communications over a WLAN; a location module configured to determine the location of the multi-mode wireless communication device; and a motion module configured to receive location information from the location module and determine a speed of the multi-mode wireless communication device, wherein the speed of the multi-mode wireless communication device determines the priority for communicating using one of the WWAN module and the WLAN module. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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