Systems and methods for extending a handover trigger point for a wireless device operating in a connected mode
US10015070B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W52/40
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for extending coverage of a wireless device. A handover trigger threshold may be established for a plurality of wireless devices located in a coverage area of an access node. An attachment request may be received at the access node from at least one wireless device having a power class different from a common power class of the plurality of wireless devices. Based on the reported power class, the access node may adjust a handover trigger threshold for the at least one wireless device. The access node may instruct the at least one wireless device to extend its coverage until the adjusted handover trigger threshold is met.
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