Method of synchronizing broadcast parameters to support autonomous soft handoff by mobile stations
US7346352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of coordinating broadcast parameter settings enables autonomous soft handoff by a mobile station. Any base station can initiate a broadcast parameter coordination process. The initiating base station assumes the role of an arbitrator and is responsible for determining the broadcast parameters. The broadcast parameter coordination process does not require any intervention or involvement by the PDSN or any signaling with the mobile station, except to inform the mobile station of the soft handoff sectors after the broadcast parameter coordination process is completed. The list of soft handoff sectors may be sent to the mobile station in a common overhead message.
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