Methods, systems, and devices for determining a closest base station to a multi-mode mobile device
US8738042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/1446
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provide methods, systems, and/or devices to identify and/or determine a closest base station to a multi-mode mobile device among the multiple wireless communications technologies, such as different Radio Access Technologies (RATs). Having identified a closest base station to the multi-mode mobile device among the multiple wireless communications technologies, the mobile device's location may be estimated using location information regarding the closest identified base station. In some cases, a handover or other procedure may be performed with respect to the mobile device and the closest identified base station. The multiple wireless communications technologies may include, but are not limited to, WiMAX, CDMA 1x, LTE, and/or EVDO.
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