Method and apparatus for improving hard handoffs in cdma systems
CA 2510041 C · Owner: Martinovich, Krsman · Inventors: Scribano, Gino A.; Conness, Kent M.; Martinovich, Krsman
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A method of improving hard handoffs in a communication system comprising a source base station (BS) 114 a target BS 106 and a , mobile switching center (MSC) 104. In particular when a handoff is , needed, a requested service option and a list of service options supported by a mobile station (MS) 202 are communicated from the source BS to the target BS. Upon receiving a handoff request message the target base station selects either the requested service option or an alternate service option. The alternate service option is chosen based on one or more of the MS's service option capabilities service option , priorities, and resources available in the target BS. The selected service …
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- Filed December 5, 2003 and granted January 24, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 5, 2023.
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