Access probe evaluation based on air interface conditions
US8600378B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for evaluating an access probe transmitted by a wireless communication device (WCD) in a wireless communication system are disclosed. When an access probe is received by a radio access network (RAN), the RAN determines if the WCD that transmitted the access probe is physically located outside a predetermined distance from the RAN. If the WCD is located outside the predetermined distance from the RAN, the RAN evaluates whether a threshold air interface condition is met as part of a determination to accept the access probe and establish communication between the RAN and the WCD.
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