Switching a sidelink from a source cell to a target cell using a fallback link
US12096293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples include a method for operating a specific mobile device moving from a source cell to a destination cell. The method comprises using a source sidelink managed by a source base station, whereby the specific and following mobile devices are located within the source cell. The method also comprises switching from the source sidelink to a fallback link, the fallback link resources being managed independently from any base station. The method further comprises switching from the fallback link to a destination sidelink managed by a destination base station, whereby the specific device and the following device are located within the destination cell.
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