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Performing neighboring cell searches while transitioning to connected-mode

US9161267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2013
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/27
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Performing cell re-selection by a wireless user equipment (UE) device. A first cell on which to camp may be selected. The UE may camp on the first cell in an idle-mode. The UE may be configured to perform searches for neighboring cells according to an idle-mode timeline while camping on the first cell. The UE may transmit a connection request to the first cell in order to transition the UE from the idle-mode to a connected-mode via the first cell. One or more searches for neighboring cells may be performed according to a connected-mode timeline after transmitting the connection request, in response to transmitting the connection request. The one or more searches may be performed before the UE establishes the connected-mode with the first cell.

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