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Adaptation of handover parameters

US9326213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2015
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Handover parameter settings are automatically adapted in access points in a system to improve handover performance. Reactive detection techniques are employed for identifying different types of handover-related failures and adapting handover parameters based on this detection. Messaging schemes are also employed for providing handover-related information to access points. Proactive detection techniques also may be used for identifying conditions that may lead to handover-related failures and then adapting handover parameters in an attempt to prevent such handover-related failures. Ping-ponging may be mitigated by adapting handover parameters based on analysis of access terminal visited cell history acquired by access points in the system. In addition, configurable parameters (e.g., timer values) may be used to detect handover-related failures.

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