US5983115A
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Geographic based method for selecting a wireless communications service provider
Assignee: Nokia of America Corp
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Filing: 1996-08-13
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Granted: 1999-11-09
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Expires: 2016-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment using a stored list of preferred service providers, the list has a plurality of uniquely identified sublists, each sublist is associated with a different geographic area and identifies a more preferred service provider and a less preferred service provider. Information received from an initial service provider is used to select a sublist from the plurality of sublists. A preferred service provider is selected by registering with an available service provider having a highest preference of available service providers as specified in the selected sublist.
Inventors
- 👤 Semyon B. Mizikovsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:22
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W48/00; H04W48/18; H04W4/00; H04W4/02; H04W4/029; H04W60/00; H04W8/00; H04W8/18; H04W8/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A method by which a communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment, comprising the steps of: storing a list of preferred service providers, the list having a plurality of uniquely identified sublists with each sublist having an identifier, each sublist being associated with a different geographic area and identifying a more preferred service provider and a less preferred service provider; using information received from an initial service provider to select a sublist from the plurality of sublists; and selecting a preferred service provider by registering with an available service provider having a highest preference of available service provider as specified in the selected sublist.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A method by which a communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment, comprising the steps of: storing a list of preferred service providers, the list having a plurality of uniquely identified sublists with each sublist having an identifier, each sublist being associated with a different geographic area and identifying a more preferred service provider and a less preferred service provider; using information received from an initial service provider to select a sublist from the plurality of sublists; and selecting a preferred service provider by registering with an available service provider having a highest preference of available service provider as specified in the selected sublist.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-11-08 | 2003-05-10 | 2003-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-11-08 | 2007-05-10 | 2007-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-11-08 | 2011-05-10 | 2011-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |