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Method and network element for controlling handover

  • US 20040121777A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2003
  • Published: 06/24/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a connection transfer in a cellular network having at least two carriers or at least two systems, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) determining the load of one of said at least two carriers or one of said at least two systems, used by a connection;

    b) initiating a service-based inter-system or inter-frequency handover of said connection to another one of said at least two systems or another one of said at least two carriers, respectively, based on a service priority, if said determined load is below a predetermined threshold; and

    c) initiating a load-based inter-system or inter-frequency handover of said connection to another one of said at least two systems or another one of said at least two carriers, respectively, if said determined load exceeds said predetermined threshold.

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