Systems and methods for selecting an access node and/or cell sector for handover of a wireless device
US9942814B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/38
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for performing handover of a wireless device to a target Access Node (AN) sector. Beam-form capable sectors of one or more target ANs may be selected from a pool of candidate sectors. At least one of the selected sectors may be prioritized (e.g., over the other sectors) based on an open beam-form seat. Handover of the wireless device from a first AN to the prioritized sector may be performed.
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