Method for supporting handover
US11924697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/11
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method performed by a first node is provided, comprising determining whether direct data forwarding between a third node and a second node is available, performing direct data forwarding if the direct data forwarding is available, otherwise, performing indirect data forwarding.
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