Broadcast cell loading information for wireless network access and handoff
US9191858B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system information message is received by a wireless device. The system information message was broadcast from a first access node using a first frequency band. Cell loading information is extracted from the system information message. Based on the cell loading information, it is determined whether to connect the wireless device to the first access node using the first frequency band, or to a second access node using a second frequency band. The second access node is also broadcasting system information messages that include cell loading information.
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