# US 2014/0155023 A1 · Connection manager responsive to power state > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0155023 A1 - Document ID: US20140155023A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/903,041 - Filed: 2013-05-28 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2006-09-29 - Assignees: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Applicants: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Inventors: Terry L. Cole - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140155023A1 ## CPC - H04W 64/00: Locating users or terminals {or network equipment} for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management - H04L 12/5692: {Selection among different networks} - H04W 48/18: Selecting a network or a communication service - H04W 76/10: Connection setup - H04W 52/0258: {controlling an operation mode according to history or models of usage information, e.g. activity schedule or time of day} - H04W 88/06: adapted for operation in multiple networks {or having at least two operational modes}, e.g. multi-mode terminals - Y02D 30/70: in wireless communication networks - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) - H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) - Y02D: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES [ICT], I.E. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AIMING AT THE REDUCTION OF THEIR OWN ENERGY USE ## Abstract A method for establishing connectivity for a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. A power state of the mobile device is monitored. A first one of the communication interfaces is selected based on the power state. Connectivity is established to a remote network using the first communication interface. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 -25. (canceled) ### Claim 26 In a mobile device, a method comprising: detecting, at the mobile device, a location of the mobile device; and attempting to establish a connection with a network selected from a plurality of candidate networks available at the location based on previous connection usage associated with the location. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26, wherein detecting the location of the mobile device comprises detecting the location based on location signaling received from at least one selected from a group consisting of: a global positioning system; and a network operator. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26, wherein detecting the location of the mobile device comprises detecting the location based on a presence of a combination of available networks previously identified by the mobile device as being associated with the location. ### Claim 29 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26, further comprising: monitoring a usage of the mobile device during a previous visit to the location to determine the previous connection usage, the monitored usage including at least one selected from a group consisting of: identifying one or more networks having attempted connections by a user while at the location; and identifying one or more networks ignored by the user while at the location. ### Claim 30 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26, wherein: the previous connection usage reflects a previous connection of the mobile device with a wireless network without broadcast identification at the location; and attempting to establish a connection with a network selected from a plurality of candidate networks comprises attempting to establish a connection with the wireless network without prompting a user. ### Claim 31 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26, wherein attempting to establish a connection with a network selected from a plurality of candidate networks comprises: selecting a subset of the plurality of candidate networks based on the previous connection usage associated with the location; and prompting a user to select a network from the selected subset. ### Claim 32 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26, wherein attempting to establish a connection with a network selected from a plurality of candidate networks comprises: selecting, without prompting a user, the network from a prioritization of the plurality of candidate networks that is based on the previous connection usage associated with the location. ### Claim 33 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26, further comprising: establishing an initial connection between the mobile device and an available network at the location; and wherein attempting to establish a connection with a network selected from a plurality of candidate networks available at the location comprises attempting to establish the connection with the network selected from the plurality of candidate networks while the initial connection is established. ### Claim 34 In a mobile device, a method comprising: in response to detecting the mobile device does not have a network connection at a location, establishing an initial connection with an available network without prompting a user; and while at the location and while the initial connection is established, attempting to establish an improved connection with another available network. ### Claim 35 (depends on 34) The method of claim 34, further comprising: selecting the other available network based on previous connection usage associated with the location. ### Claim 36 (depends on 34) The method of claim 34, further comprising: identifying a plurality of networks available at the location; and prompting a user to select the other available network from a subset of the plurality of networks. ### Claim 37 (depends on 36) The method of claim 36, further comprising: excluding from inclusion in the subset one or more networks ignored by the user when the mobile device previously was at the location. ### Claim 38 A mobile device comprising: at least one communication interface to provide network connectivity; and a connection manager to attempt to establish a connection with a network selected from a plurality of candidate networks available at a location of the mobile device based on previous connection usage associated with the location. ### Claim 39 (depends on 38) The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the connection manager further is to detect the location of the mobile device based on location signaling received from at least one selected from a group consisting of: a global positioning system; and a network operator. ### Claim 40 (depends on 38) The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the connection manager further is to detect the location of the mobile device based on a presence of a combination of available networks previously identified by the mobile device as being associated with the location. ### Claim 41 (depends on 38) The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the connection manager further is to monitor a usage of the mobile device during a previous visit to the location to determine the previous connection usage, the monitored usage including at least one selected from a group consisting of: identifying one or more networks having attempted connections by a user while at the location; and identifying one or more networks ignored by the user while at the location. ### Claim 42 (depends on 38) The mobile device of claim 38, wherein: the previous connection usage reflects a previous connection of the mobile device with a wireless network without broadcast identification at the location; and the connection manager is to attempt to establish the connection with the network by attempting to establish a connection with the wireless network without prompting a user. ### Claim 43 (depends on 38) The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the connection manager is to attempt to establish the connection with the network by: selecting a subset of the plurality of candidate networks based on the previous connection usage associated with the location; and prompting a user to select a network from the selected subset. ### Claim 44 (depends on 38) The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the connection manager is to attempt to establish the connection with the network by: selecting, without prompting a user, the network from a prioritization of the plurality of candidate networks that is based on the previous connection usage associated with the location. ### Claim 45 (depends on 38) The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the connection manager further is to: establish an initial connection between the mobile device and an available network at the location; and wherein the connection manager is to attempt to establish the connection with the network by attempting to establish the connection with the network selected from the plurality of candidate networks while the initial connection is established.