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Method and apparatus for performing handoff by varying threshold level

US7089007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2005
Grant dateAug 8, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/30
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and a wireless communication control apparatus for handing off a mobile station in a mobile communication system including at least two wireless base stations. A handoff threshold which is set in the mobile station is varied according to quality of a wireless link between the mobile station and a first wireless base station which currently controls the mobile station. Then, the processing for handing off the mobile station from the first wireless base station to a second wireless base station is performed based on the handoff threshold.

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