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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2011
Jeffrey C. Schmidt, Orlando, FL (US);
Donald L. Joslyn, DeBary, FL (US);
Manish Shukla, Altamonte Springs, FL (US);
Hrishikesh Gossain, Heathrow, FL (US);
Mario A. Camchong, Oviedo, FL (US);
Jeffrey C. Schmidt, Orlando, FL (US);
Donald L. Joslyn, DeBary, FL (US);
Manish Shukla, Altamonte Springs, FL (US);
Hrishikesh Gossain, Heathrow, FL (US);
Mario A. Camchong, Oviedo, FL (US);
Spectrum Bridge, Inc., Lake Mary, FL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods of efficiently providing network access for a portable electronic device while moderating power consumption are described. The electronic device may have a cellular radio and a network radio for communicating with an alternative network. In a default state, the electronic device may carry out communications using the cellular radio, and the network radio may be in an off state. Periodically, the electronic device may determine if the electronic device has moved. If so, a location of the electronic device may be determined and a check may be carried out to determine if the electronic device is in range of an available alternative network. If the electronic device is in range of an available alternative network, the network radio may be turned on and an attempt to connect to the alternative network may be made.