Handoff to base station having enhanced capabilities
US9974116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and a wireless transmit/receive unit perform a handoff to a target base station having enhanced capabilities. A dual mode manager triggers a capabilities query for information regarding enhanced capability of the target base station, wherein the enhanced capability includes transmission in accordance with a high speed data mode. A generator sends the query to a server connected to the Internet via a first base station not having enhanced capability. The dual mode manager receives from the server via the first base station information regarding the enhanced capability. A handoff to the target base station is initiated by the dual mode manager on a condition that the received information indicates that the target base station has enhanced capability. The dual mode manager deactivates a first mode of operation for communication with the first base station and activates the high speed data mode for communication with the target base station.
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