Patent ID: 8010112
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for call handoff between a first wireless network and a second wireless network for a multi-mode mobile station, said multi-mode mobile station including a first interface for wireless communication with said first wireless network and a second interface for wireless communication with said second wireless network, said method comprising: while said multi-mode mobile station is engaged in a first communication session with an endpoint via said first interface, said multi-mode mobile station transmitting a handoff request via said first interface; said multi-mode mobile station receiving media via said second interface after becoming engaged in a second communication session with said endpoint via said second interface; said multi-mode mobile station storing said media, thereby accumulating stored media; said multi-mode mobile station receiving a handoff instruction via said first interface; and in response to said handoff instruction, said multi-mode mobile station conveying said stored media to a user and dropping said first communication session.