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Cell selection or handover in wireless networks

US9326209B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2014
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/0085
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Network device selection or handover schemes enable higher network capacity based on partially-observable Markov decision processes. Unavailable cell loading information is observed and/or predicted from non-serving base stations and actions are taken to maintain an active base station set or network device candidate data for selection in routing communications of a mobile device in a mobile device cell selection or handover procedure. A reward function is considered in the selection based on various parameters comprising system capacity, handover times, and mobility of a mobile device or mobile station.

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