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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2000
Eric Michael Lunsford, San Carlos, CA (US);
Steve Parker, Centerville, UT (US);
David Kammer, Seattle, WA (US);
David Moore, Riverton, UT (US);
Eric Michael Lunsford, San Carlos, CA (US);
Steve Parker, Centerville, UT (US);
David Kammer, Seattle, WA (US);
David Moore, Riverton, UT (US);
3Com Corporation, Marlborough, MA (US);
Abstract
A system and method for selecting a network access provider using a portable information device (PID) includes considering the user's pre-stated preferences. The pre-stated preferences may include, but are not limited to, reliability, security, signal strength, cost or appropriateness of service provider. The network access providers may be chosen from, but not limited to, a network access server at a corporate office or a cellular telephone. A score is calculated for each available network access provider and a connection is made based on the optimum provider that fits with the preferences of the user.