System and method for multi-network coverage

摘要

A system and method are provided for a multi-network wireless communications access terminal (AT) to access multi-network coverage. The method registers a multi-network AT in a first communications network. In response to registering with the first network, the AT receives information via the first network that is required for accessing a second communications network (e.g., an IEEE 802.20 or 1xEV-DO network). The AT obtains services accessed via the second network, in response to the access information received via the first network. For example, the second network access information may be system information, channel information, or access point parameters. The AT retains the option of obtaining services accessed via the first network if the second network cannot be accessing the second network.

主权项

1. A method for accessing multi-network coverage, the method comprising:
registering a multi-network access terminal (AT) in a first communications network; detecting a second communications network based at least in part on an identifier of an access point (AP) in the second communications network; receiving access information based at least in part on the identifier of the AP in the second communications network via the first communications network, wherein the access information is required for accessing the second communications network; and obtaining services accessed via the second communications network independent from the first communications network based at least in part on the access information received via the first communications network.