FIELD: information technology.
SUBSTANCE: query is transmitted from a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to a media independent handover (MIH) server (MIHS). The WTRU includes a target point of attachment (PoA) and/or a preferred mobile Internet protocol (MIP) method. The WTRU receives a response from the MIHS indicating the MIP method supported by the target PoA Based on the received response, the WTRU may make an informed decision regarding handover.
EFFECT: broader functionalities.
15 cl, 6 dwg, 2 tbl
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Dates
2012-01-27—Published
2008-04-04—Filed