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Apparatus and method for searching target cell for handover in wireless communication system

US9867091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2014
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W64/006
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for searching a target cell for handover in a wireless communication system. The method includes determining a priority of at least one neighboring base station based on the reliability of a direction of a beam allocated to a mobile station, and transmitting a message informing the mobile station of the priority.

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