Staggered channel changing for cells of spectrum sharing networks

    公开(公告)号:US10136330B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-20

    申请号:US15232474

    申请日:2016-08-09

    Abstract: Described features are directed to staggered frequency channel changing for cells of spectrum sharing networks. In some examples users communicating on one or more frequency channels of a spectrum sharing network may receive an indication that those channels are to be vacated, for example that the frequency channels are not to be transmitted on, or otherwise used for communications. Cells of the spectrum sharing network may receive the indication and perform staggered (e.g., sequential or randomly-timed) channel changes. The staggered channel changes may facilitate handover of user devices of the spectrum sharing network by, for example, reducing a number of cells that are simultaneously undergoing a channel change procedure. Thus, staggered frequency channel changing may reduce user service interruptions and radio link failures in a spectrum sharing network.

    Method and apparatus for facilitating a beacon-assisted handover to a home node-B for users on an active call
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    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for facilitating a beacon-assisted handover to a home node-B for users on an active call 有权
    用于在活动呼叫上为用户促进对家庭节点B的信标辅助切换的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09294978B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-22

    申请号:US14044778

    申请日:2013-10-02

    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for facilitating a beacon-assisted handover from a macro network to a femto cell during an active call. A femto cell management system assigns a unique identifier to a femto cell, which the femto cell utilizes to broadcast a beacon at a frequency different than the operating frequency of the femto cell. A wireless terminal receives a control message from the macro network directing the wireless terminal to scan particular frequencies. The wireless terminal subsequently provides a report to the macro network identifying attributes ascertained from the scan, which includes attributes associated with the beacon. The macro network then performs a handover from the macro network to the femto cell as a function of the attributes.

    Abstract translation: 公开了方法,装置和计算机程序产品,用于促进在活动呼叫期间从宏网络到毫微微小区的信标辅助切换。 毫微微小区管理系统向毫微微小区分配唯一标识符,毫微微小区利用毫微微小区以与毫微微小区的工作频率不同的频率广播信标。 无线终端从宏网络接收指示无线终端扫描特定频率的控制消息。 无线终端随后向宏网络提供识别从扫描确定的属性的报告,其包括与信标相关联的属性。 然后,宏网络根据属性执行从宏网络到毫微微小区的切换。

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