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Methods to support continuous MBMS reception without network assistance

  • US 20110305184A1
  • Filed: 06/14/2011
  • Published: 12/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a subscribed multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) service by a user equipment (UE) in a source cell;

    performing handover to a target cell;

    obtaining MBMS information of the target cell, wherein the MBMS information comprises an MBMS single frequency network (MBSFN) area ID of the target cell; and

    determining MBMS service continuity in the target cell, wherein the UE releases MBMS bearer and informs a non-access stratum (NAS) entity if the subscribed MBMS service is discontinued after handover, and wherein the UE keeps MBMS bearer during handover if the subscribed MBMS service is available after handover.

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