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Method and apparatus for UE handover

US11490304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2018
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/362
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for UE handover are disclosed. One method of a UE comprising receiving a handover configuration related to a conditional handover command including at least one handover condition and a plurality of candidate cells, wherein the handover condition is configured per candidate cell; and selecting a target cell from the plurality of candidate cells in response to the target cell meeting the corresponding handover condition. The methods and apparatus herein not only increase the likelihood of a successful handover while the power consumption and/or processing time for the UE are acceptable, the processing resource is also saved for eNB.

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