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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2007
David Franklin, Seattle, WA (US);
Todd D. Segal, Seattle, WA (US);
Arthur K. T. Lam, Seattle, WA (US);
Henry Y. T. Chen, Snoqualmie, WA (US);
David Franklin, Seattle, WA (US);
Todd D. Segal, Seattle, WA (US);
Arthur K. T. Lam, Seattle, WA (US);
Henry Y. T. Chen, Snoqualmie, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A communication device and/or applications capable of facilitating communication through different networks are automatically provisioned based on recognition of network environment including network connectivity and characteristics. A user's multiple identities for different networks with varying capabilities and features are accommodated by detecting and prioritizing available network(s), then provisioning the device to enable the user to communicate through one or more of those networks. Communication types and media may vary depending on network type such as cellular, VOIP, and so on. The device may be configured to scan for new networks automatically periodically or based on location change, time change, etc.