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Handover decision for IP services broadcasted on a DVB network

US7260074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2002
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W80/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Mobile terminals and methods are provided for making handover decisions based on the priority of IP streams that are being received by a mobile terminal. The IP streams currently being received or requested are ranked according to their priority. The selection of a new cell during the handover procedure is a function of the ranking of priorities.

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