Methods and apparatus for selecting femtocell access modes and operational parameters based on the presence of nearby macrocells
US9924443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/045
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for configuring an access mode of a femtocell. The method includes determining whether a target channel is being used by a macrocell. The method includes, in response to the target channel being used by the macrocell, configuring the access mode to a closed access mode. The method includes in response to the target channel not being used by the macrocell, configuring the access mode to an open or hybrid access mode.
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