HK1014097A1 - A method of bidirectional communication in a cellular mobile radio communication system wherein different base stations are used for the downlink and uplink connection - Google Patents

A method of bidirectional communication in a cellular mobile radio communication system wherein different base stations are used for the downlink and uplink connection

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HK1014097A1
HK1014097A1 HK98115138A HK98115138A HK1014097A1 HK 1014097 A1 HK1014097 A1 HK 1014097A1 HK 98115138 A HK98115138 A HK 98115138A HK 98115138 A HK98115138 A HK 98115138A HK 1014097 A1 HK1014097 A1 HK 1014097A1
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Bengt Yngve Persson
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Ericsson Telefon Ab L M
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04WWIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W36/00Hand-off or reselection arrangements
    • H04W36/24Reselection being triggered by specific parameters
    • H04W36/30Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by measured or perceived connection quality data
    • H04W36/302Reselection being triggered by specific parameters by measured or perceived connection quality data due to low signal strength
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04WWIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W52/00Power management, e.g. TPC [Transmission Power Control], power saving or power classes
    • H04W52/04TPC
    • H04W52/38TPC being performed in particular situations
    • H04W52/40TPC being performed in particular situations during macro-diversity or soft handoff

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  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
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  • Mobile Radio Communication Systems (AREA)
HK98115138A 1992-03-24 1998-12-23 A method of bidirectional communication in a cellular mobile radio communication system wherein different base stations are used for the downlink and uplink connection HK1014097A1 (en)

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SE9200915A SE9200915D0 (sv) 1992-03-24 1992-03-24 Methods in a cellular mobile radio communincation system
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CA (1) CA2109114A1 (ko)
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NZ (1) NZ251478A (ko)
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SG (1) SG43774A1 (ko)
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