Method and system for managing traffic offload in a wireless communication network based on closed access mode conditions
US9681349B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/00837
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for offloading traffic in a wireless communication network. A plurality of active wireless devices in communication with a first access node may be detected. Measurement and reporting information may be received at the first access node from the wireless devices indicating proximity to a second access node. It may be determined that a loading level at the first access node has exceeded a threshold value. The second access node may be updated to operate in a closed access mode. A criteria for selecting a wireless device in communication with the first access node for traffic offload may be determined. Closed access mode information associated with the second access node may be provided to the selected wireless device. The first access node and/or a controller node may instruct the selected wireless device to communicate with the second access node.
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