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Performing handover from a second generation RAT to a fourth generation RAT

US9521598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2014
Grant dateDec 13, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/1443
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Transitioning a UE from a first RAT to a third RAT in an area having a first RAT, a second RAT, and a third RAT. The first RAT may be a second generation RAT, the second RAT may be a third generation RAT, and the third RAT may be a fourth generation RAT. The network of the first RAT may not provide information (e.g., a neighbor list) for the third RAT. The UE may use information to perform measurement of one or more base stations of the third RAT without attaching to the second RAT. For example, the UE may use pre-stored information to perform measurement of the third RAT. Alternatively, or additionally, the UE may receive the information (e.g., from a system information block) from the second RAT without attaching to the second RAT. The UE may then transition to from the first RAT to the third RAT.

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