Method for selecting the way to perform a handover, and a cellular radio system
US6570862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for selecting a way to perform a handover in a cellular radio system, and a cellular radio system employing code division multiple access. The system comprises in each cell at least one base station transmitting a pilot signal, and subscriber terminal equipments that may be connected to one or more base stations simultaneously, said terminal equipments comprising means for measuring pilot signals received by them, and comprising means for performing handovers of at least two types. For saving the capacity and the resources of the system, the terminal equipment of the system in accordance with the invention comprises means for selecting, on the basis of the pilot signals it has received, the handover technique which is used on the connection between the terminal equipment and the base station each time.
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