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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2005
René Pourtier, Mauguio, FR;
Alain Basty, Prades-le-Lez, FR;
Regis Nicolas, Jacou, FR;
Denis Berger, Montpellier, FR;
Gavin M Peacock, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
René Pourtier, Mauguio, FR;
Alain Basty, Prades-le-Lez, FR;
Regis Nicolas, Jacou, FR;
Denis Berger, Montpellier, FR;
Gavin M Peacock, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Access Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A system and method for automatically managing connections between a mobile device and one or more available networks (including dedicated connections), as a user changes locations, is disclosed. The connection manager determines the connection profiles and assigns an availability and priority to each available connection profile. As is well known, mobile devices have a lot of possibilities to connect to different networks and there are many protocols that dictate such connections. The connection manager feature determines the most appropriate profile to connect to an available network. In the event that an initial attempt to connect fails, the connection manager attempts a connection based on the next available profile with the highest priority, until a connection is established or there are no more available profiles. The connection manager uses algorithms for searching for a connection profile that fits criteria or search string that is specified and other parameters such as availability, priority, and usability. The system and method uses a format for connection profile representation that facilitates easy manipulation at the application level. By this format, connection profiles may be easily exchanged between remote devices. Also, the connection manager facilitates remote configuration and administering of connection profiles.