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Method for transferring a mobile terminal between access stations in a multi-operator context

US11350332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2018
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/302
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for transferring a mobile terminal attached to a first access entity of an operator to a second access entity of a set of access entities controlled by at least one other operator within a communication network, the method implemented by a control device for routing data of the terminal. The method includes receiving, a connectivity message from entities of the set, determining an eligibility value relative to each entity based on at least one received parameter and a cooperation factor between the first entity and each other entity, selecting the second entity on the basis of the determined eligibility value, transmitting a transfer message to the first entity and to the second entity.

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