Facilitating use of multi-operator, multi-band and unlicensed spectrum for a user equipment using out of band control channels
US11350357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and devices for selecting a communication network by a node of an Out of Band Control Channel Network (OBCCN) for use by a User Equipment (UE) are described. One or more communication networks that are available to provide service to the UE may be determined. The node of the OBCCN may select the communication network out of the communication networks that are available. The node of the OBCCN may provide control information to the UE for connecting to the communication network that was selected. The OBCCN may be operated independently from one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) associated with the one or more communication networks.
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