Patent ID: 7574212
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for communication session management for a multi-mode mobile station, said multi-mode mobile station having a first interface for wireless communication with a first wireless network and a second interface for wireless communication with a second wireless network, said method comprising: establishing at least one communication session with said multi-mode mobile station via said first wireless network; storing session information regarding said at least one communication session; said multi-mode mobile station registering via said second wireless network; after registering via said second wireless network, said multi-mode mobile station transmitting a handoff request via said second wireless network; receiving said handoff request; and in response to said handoff request, evaluating said session information to determine, in accordance with a policy, which of said at least one communication session, if any, can be continued via said second wireless network, wherein said policy considers bandwidth availability in said second wireless network.