Cellular connections between user equipment and wireless stations based on user equipment location and wireless station locations
US9467922B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U50/19
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described are systems and methods for considering a user equipment (UE) location and Evolved Node B (eNodeBs) locations as a factor in determining whether a handoff of a wireless connection between the UE and a first eNodeB to a second eNodeB should be initiated. Alternatively, the systems and methods include selection of an eNodeB with which a wireless connection is to be established. In addition to considering a signal strength for an eNodeB and determining whether to established a wireless communication or initiate a handoff based on the signal strength, the UE location and eNodeB locations may likewise considered. Likewise, a navigation path or anticipated trajectory of the UE may also be considered when selecting an eNodeB with which a wireless communication is to be established or to which a handoff of an existing wireless communication is to be initiated.
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