Method for vertical handoff in a hierarchical network

摘要

The present invention provides a method for wireless telecommunication using a wireless telecommunications network that includes a mobile unit and first and second wireless connection points. The first and second wireless connection points are communicatively coupled. The method includes forming a first wireless communication link between the mobile unit and the first wireless connection point and forming, concurrently with the first wireless communication link, a second wireless communication link between the mobile unit and the second wireless connection point. The method also includes selecting at least one of the first and second wireless communication links.