Automated network selection and association

摘要: An apparatus and method for a communications device to specify communication networking requirements and, based on these requirements, select one of network wireless from available networks devices. The present invention accepts at least five sets input parameters: Mobility; Communication Requirements; Network Environment; Personal/Account Information; Cost. Given parameters, device, modified according the invention, such as mobile searches environment other devices meeting displays them user selection user, or alternatively, automatically makes selection. attempts make connection if attempt succeeds, continues interaction with selected device. If fails, then another is process connecting repeated