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Macro-to-femto cell reselection

US8311545B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2009
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/045
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method including: storing identification information or location information for a handover previously performed by a mobile system; estimating when the mobile system enters within a coverage area of a target femtocell; recognizing the coverage area based on the identification information or the location information; and scanning for the target femtocell prior to handover.

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