Method and apparatus for permitting direct handoff between base stations in a wireless network
US6628632B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handoff method and apparatus are disclosed for use in a wireless communication network in which a primary base station servicing a call directly selects a handoff candidate base station based in part on provided base station identity and address information. The base station is operable to directly establish a connection with a handoff candidate, selected from the one or more neighbor base stations, or neighbors of its neighbors, and handoff the call, based on one or more signal quality measurements and base station identity and address information.
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