Method and apparatus for handing over device
US10057822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/0085
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed in the present invention are a method and apparatus for handing over device, and belongs to the field of mobile communication. The method comprises: obtaining the Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) service reception information of the device; according to the MBMS service reception information, selecting a target cell supporting the MBMS service for the device; handing over the device to the target cell. The apparatus comprises: an acquiring module, for obtaining the MBMS service reception information of the device; a selection module, for selecting a target cell supporting the MBMS service for the device according to the MBMS service reception information; a handing over module, for handing over the device to the target cell. By the implementation of the technical solution that selecting a target cell supporting the MBMS service for the device according to the MBMS service reception information, and switching the device to the target cell, the present invention guarantees the continuity of the MBMS service during the handover process of the device.
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