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Method and apparatus for synchronizing base stations

US7813311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2002
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/269
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for synchronizing base stations employing an independent synchronizing source or identifying a base station as a master source. An RNC (C-RNC) or a base station may designate one base station or a UE to acquire measurements derived from base stations to achieve synchronization. Synchronization activities may be regularly scheduled or may be undertaken when periodic measurements indicate that a drift value exceeds a given threshold.

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