Load sharing in cellular networks
US9693262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided load sharing performed by a first processing unit device and a second processing unit device. The load sharing is achieved by the first processing unit device determining a distinct subset of user equipment, UE, from a set of UEs, where the UEs of the distinct subset of UEs are candidates for load sharing. Information identifying the UEs in the distinct subset and information of load of a first cell in which the distinct subset of UEs are served and information of load of a second cell being a candidate cell for serving the distinct subset of UEs is transmitted to the second processing unit device. Based on evaluating the information received from the first processing unit device the second processing unit device determines a load sharing action for use by the first processing unit device.
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