Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating network selection by a mobile node pursuant to a packet data communication service
CA 2498455 C · Owner: Asthana, Atul · Inventors: Sundresh, Bokinakere Subbarao; Bumiller, George Baldwin; Buckley, Adrian
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Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating selection of a network with which a roaming mobile node communicates to effectuate a packet data communication service. A database is maintained at the mobile node indicating radio access networks together with their communication capabilities. The database is dynamically maintained and updated if needed. When the mobile node roams and packet communications are to be effectuated the database is accessed to determine with which of available radio access networks through which the mobile node should communicate.
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- Filed February 25, 2005 and granted June 18, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 25, 2025.
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