Methods in base stations, base stations, computer programs and computer program products
US9497681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method in a first base station having a first coverage area at least partly overlapping with a second coverage area of a second base station, the first base station operating within a first transmission power range and the second base station operating within a second transmission power range. The method includes determining radio link quality of a user equipment (UE1) connected to the first base station and being located in an adjustable extended coverage range of the second base station; requesting from the second base station, interference related measurements for unused physical channels or for physical channels at least partially overlapping with physical channels used by UE1 and having the radio link quality falling below a threshold value; and deciding for UE1, based on the interference related measurements, whether a handover to the second base station should be performed.
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