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CELL SELECTION AND RESELECTION IN DEPLOYMENTS WITH HOME NODEBS

  • US 20090238114A1
  • Filed: 03/09/2009
  • Published: 09/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • utilizing a hierarchical structure to organize at least one node base station (nodeB) and at least one home node base station (home nodeB), wherein the hierarchical structure prioritizes a home nodeB over a nodeB;

    receiving a portion of data related to system information block (SIB) from at least one of a nodeB and a home nodeB, wherein the SIB is configured to enable a user equipment (UE) to discover the home nodeB;

    communicating a detection notification related to a home nodeB to a macro network; and

    employing at least one of the hierarchical structure or the portion of data related to SIB to enable the UE to select between the home nodeB or the nodeB.

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