METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING DYNAMIC SERVICE-BASED SYSTEM SELECTION AND DETERMINATION

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a mobile device for facilitating dynamic service-based system selection and determination.;SOLUTION: The method may include presenting system selection options on the basis of information that is received about Network Access Providers (NAPs) and Network Service Providers (NSPs). The method may also include receiving user input about the system selection options. The user may be permitted to provide input about specific services offered by specific NSPs. The method may also include determining user preferences regarding system selection on the basis of the user input. The method may also include creating a preferred roaming list (PRL) on the basis of the user preferences. The method may further include using the PRL to scan for available networks and channels and to find serving systems.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2014,JPO&INPIT