Dynamic Wi-Fi roaming thresholds for dense access point environments

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PATENT NO 9986492
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14843597

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Methods, systems, and devices are described for wireless communications. A communication device may utilize enhanced roaming techniques to dynamically adjust signal strength thresholds in a high density AP environment. For instance, a communication device determines a signal strength of a communication link between a wireless device and an access point (AP). The communication device further compares the signal strength value to at least a low threshold and a high threshold and performs a channel scan for the communication link when the signal strength value is below the low threshold. The communication device also adjusts the low threshold when the signal strength value is greater than the high threshold.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Huang, Xiaolong San Jose, US 158 2642
Katar, Srinivas Fremont, US 164 4405
Lee, Hoon Ki San Jose, US 31 267
Sahai, Keshav Kishore San Diego, US 2 22
Usmani, Farrukh Carlsbad, US 11 168

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