Improving wireless connectivity for mobile computing environments

A tremendous proliferation of mobile computing devices is made for mobile users demanding a network environment with continuous connectivity as wireless network matures. However, with current wireless technologies, when mobile users traverse into adjacent networks, connectivity is compromised due to handoff latency. Moreover, there is no connectivity provided while mobile users remain in areas not covered by wireless network infrastructure. In this paper, we present an architecture that uses mobile location management as the basic platform to improve connectivity for mobile users in both connected and disconnected areas. Seamless connectivity is provided when mobile user is traveling between adjacent networks and virtual connectivity is provided while mobile user is located in areas without any wireless network coverage.