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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2007
Matthew L. Semersky, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Frank Huang, Pleasanton, CA (US);
James Jan, San Jose, CA (US);
Robert Lee, Fremont, CA (US);
Matthew L. Semersky, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Frank Huang, Pleasanton, CA (US);
James Jan, San Jose, CA (US);
Robert Lee, Fremont, CA (US);
Marvell International Ltd., Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
A communication device using a current wireless network via a first access point confirms availability of a second access point before breaking the current connection. To confirm availability of the second access point, the communication device sends a power management message that causes the first access point to store packets during the power management period. After the connection to the second access point is confirmed, the second session may be put on hold using the same technique while the connection to the first access point is restored, the stored packets processed and the connection closed. Then the connection to the second access point may be reactivated and further communication made through the second access point.