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User equipment path transfer method, user equipment state conversion control method, user equipment, and base station

US11019540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2017
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/15
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A UE path transfer method, a UE state conversion control method, a UE and a base station are provided. The UE path transfer method includes: acquiring a control instruction for controlling a UE to be switched from a dual-connection state into an inactive state from a first source access base station communicating with the UE via a first RAT, the dual-connection state of the UE being a state where a communication connection is established between the UE and the first source access base station via the first RAT and a further communication connection is established between the UE and a second source access base station via a second RAT; controlling the UE to be switched from the dual-connection state into the inactive state in accordance with the control instruction; and transmitting a link connection request to a target access base station and enabling the UE to access a core network via the target access base station when the UE in the inactive state is moved.

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