Reporting WiFi channel measurements to a cellular radio network
US9232408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and devices for providing measurements of WiFi network channels to a cellular radio network are disclosed. According to one aspect, the invention provides a method that includes preparing, at a node of the cellular radio network, a request for measurement of at least one WiFi channel. The measurement is to be provided by at least one user equipment having a WiFi transceiver and a cellular radio transceiver. The method includes transmitting, from the node of the cellular radio network, the request to the at least one user equipment. The node of the cellular radio network receives, from the at least one user equipment, at least one measurement of the at least one WiFi channel.
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