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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2007
Phillip Barber, Frisco, TX (US);
Phillip Barber, Frisco, TX (US);
Futurewei Technologies, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
Method and system for network discovery and selection in wireless network systems. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a wireless communication system. The system includes a first access network that is connected to a content service network. The first access network includes a base station to provide wireless access to wireless devices within a first region through a plurality of communication channels. The plurality of communication channels includes a broadcast channel. The first access network is configured to send broadcast messages through the broadcast channel. The broadcast message includes a first broadcast message, which includes channel availability information. The system also includes a wireless device. The wireless device includes an antenna and a wireless interface. The wireless interface is adapted to receive at least the first broadcast message.