System, method and device for switching between WWAN and WLAN in a mobile wireless hotspot

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9699711
APP PUB NO 20140153556A1
SERIAL NO

13899425

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An apparatus comprises a first interface module configured to interface with one or more user devices through a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection; a second interface module configured to interface with a wireless communication network through a wireless wide area network (WWAN) connection; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect availability of carrier hotspots; if no carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the WWAN connection; and if a carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the detected carrier hotspot.

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  • NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kim, Brad San Diego, US 9 140
Souissi, Slim San Diego, US 64 2183
Wu, John San Diego, US 93 1278

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