Mobile station connection management utilizing suitable parameter information
US7317917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus managing a list of base stations (“BSs”) for which a mobile station (“MS”) can establish an optimal communications channel are disclosed. In accordance with the teachings disclosed herein, a MS acquires suitable parameter information (“information”) and bases a subsequent switching decision based upon such information. Suitable parameters comprise cell loading and/or service priority, and MS needs. Such information comprises, for example, a number of BS users, switching latency associated with a particular BS, applications available by a BS, available code space, and a number of MSs for which a particular BS can provide resources. A MS decision to switch from a first BS to a second BS is predicated upon the acquired information.
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