Management of cell selection in a communications system
US9894602B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W60/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to aspects of the disclosure, a method and system are provided for managing cell selection in a wireless communication network. In accordance with this disclosure, each cell in a radio access network (RAN) broadcasts a respective carrier-aggregation policy of the cell on its air interface. A UE engaging in a cell selection process reads the respective carrier-aggregation policy of each cell under consideration and selects a cell on which to attach based at least in part on the respective carrier-aggregation policies of the cells. The UE can then attach to the selected cell so that the selected cell can then serve the UE.
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