Methods and apparatus for supporting UE handover using a narrow band-internet of things (NB-IOT)
US11202238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connection including a wireless NB-IoT link is established between a base station in a MNO network and a base station in a MSO network. UE context information, UE radio frequency (RF) information and/or UE Key Performance Indicator (KPI) information are exchanged between the two networks over the established connection via the NB-IoT link, thus facilitating handover preparation and/or handover for a UE. A control server in the MNO controls transfer over the connection including the NB-IoT link, receives and sends information and requests over the connection, evaluates received UE information, makes handover decisions, and generates and sends handover requests.
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