Providing handover thresholds to the RAN
US11706675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for handovers including fallbacks. In some example embodiments, there is provided an apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including program code which when executed causes the apparatus to at least: receive, during creation or modification of a bearer, a message including a handover threshold based at least in part on a type of codec for the bearer; receive, from a user equipment, a measurement report providing an indication of a condition of the bearer and/or perform a measurement, by the base station, providing the indication of the condition of the bearer; determine, based at least on the handover threshold, whether to initiate a handover. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.
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