METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED INTERFERENCE MANAGEMENT AT RESTRICTED ACCESS POINTS

• US 20120094660A1
• Filed: 04/11/2011
• Published: 04/19/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Qualcomm, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Qualcomm, Inc.
• Inventors: Radulescu, Andrei Dragos, Yavuz, Mehmet, Singh, Damanjit, Meshkati, Farhad, Chen, Jen Mei, Horn, Gavin Bernard, Nanda, Sanjiv, Tinnakornsrisuphap, Peerapol, Chande, Vinay
• Granted Patent: US 8,731,550 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/434
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 24/08 Testing, supervising or monitoring using real traffic
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 24/10 Scheduling measurement reports ; Arrangements for measurement reports
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/06 Selective distribution of broadcast services, e.g. multimedia broadcast multicast service [MBMS]; Services to user groups; One-way selective calling services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/08 User group management
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 48/02 Access restriction performed under specific conditions
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/243 taking into account interferences
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/045 using private Base Stations, e.g. femto Base Stations, home Node B
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/08 Access point devices

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses are provided that facilitate providing access point measurements to restricted access points. Restricted access points can lessen restrictions to allow devices to register with the restricted access point for providing measurements thereto. Additionally or alternatively, access point measurements can be provided to a minimization of drive tests (MDT) server for providing to the restricted access points. Thus, restricted access points can obtain the access point measurements for performing enhanced interference management or other functionality based at least in part on the measurements.

Claims

1. A method for providing closed subscriber group (CSG) access, comprising:

providing wireless network access to one or more devices where the one or more devices are members of a CSG;

determining a period of time during which to allow registration from one or more other devices that are not members of the CSG; and

receiving access point measurement information from the one or more other devices during the period of time.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising advertising a hybrid access mode or an open access mode during the period of time to allow registration.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the advertising the hybrid access mode comprises broadcasting a CSG identifier without a CSG indicator, or the advertising the open access mode comprises refraining from broadcasting the CSG identifier and the CSG indicator.

4. The method of claim 3, further comprising restricting access of the one or more devices to registration and communicating measurement parameters during the period of time.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising scrambling a pilot signal using a first primary synchronization code (PSC) during the period of time that is different than a second PSC used to scramble the pilot signal outside of the period of time.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the first PSC is within a group of PSCs reserved for pilot signal transmission.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the group of PSCs corresponds to a group reserved for active hand-in separate from a different group reserved for registration.

8. The method of claim 5, further comprising determining the first PSC for scrambling the pilot signal based at least in part on determining one or more PSCs used by one or more neighboring access points.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the determining one or more PSCs comprises determining an allocation of PSCs at the one or more neighboring access points based on at least one of receiving the allocation of PSCs from the one or more devices or discerning the allocation of PSCs based at least in part on detecting pilot signals or other signals broadcast from the one or more neighboring access points.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the determining the period of time comprises determining at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more time value parameters received from a hardcoding, a configuration, or a network specification.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the determining the period of time comprises determining at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more parameters regarding radio conditions related to communications with the one or more devices.

12. The method of claim 1, further comprising broadcasting a CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration during the period of time.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the determining the period of time comprises determining at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on determining that the CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration is available for use.

14. The method of claim 1, further comprising controlling access to one or more core network components for the one or more other devices based at least in part on determining that the one or more other devices are not members of the CSG.

15. The method of claim 14, further comprising specifying a closed access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising decoding one or more non-access stratum (NAS) messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the one or more NAS messages include a CSG rejection code, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

18. The method of claim 14, further comprising specifying a hybrid access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising decoding one or more messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG, wherein the one or more messages include a RANAP COMMON ID message, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

20. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining a transmission power based at least in part on the access point measurement information.

21. An apparatus for providing closed subscriber group (CSG) access, comprising:

at least one processor configured to;

provide wireless network access to one or more devices where the one or more devices are members of a CSG;

determine a period of time during which to allow registration from one or more other devices that are not members of the CSG; and

receive access point measurement information from the one or more other devices during the period of time; and

a memory coupled to the at least one processor.

22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to advertise a hybrid access mode or an open access mode during the period of time to allow registration.

23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the at least one processor advertises the hybrid access mode at least in part by broadcasting a CSG identifier without a CSG indicator, or advertises the open access mode at least in part by refraining from broadcasting the CSG identifier and the CSG indicator.

24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to restrict access of the one or more devices to registration and communicating measurement parameters during the period of time.

25. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to scramble a pilot signal using a first primary synchronization code (PSC) during the period of time that is different than a second primary PSC used to scramble the pilot signal outside of the period of time.

26. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein the first PSC is within a group of PSCs reserved for CSG pilot signal transmission.

27. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein the group of PSCs corresponds to a group reserved for active hand-in separate from a different group reserved for registration

28. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to determine the first PSC for scrambling the pilot signal based at least in part on determining one or more PSCs used by one or more neighboring access points.

29. The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the at least one processor determines the one or more PSCs at least in part by determining an allocation of PSCs at the one or more neighboring access points based on at least one of receiving the allocation of PSCs from the one or more devices or discerning the allocation of PSCs based at least in part on detecting pilot signals or other signals broadcast from the one or more neighboring access points.

30. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more time value parameters received from a hardcoding, a configuration, or a network specification.

31. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more parameters regarding radio conditions related to communications with the one or more devices.

32. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to broadcast a CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration during the period of time.

33. The apparatus of claim 32, wherein the at least one processor determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on determining that the CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration is available for use.

34. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to control access to one or more core network components for the one or more other devices based at least in part on determining that the one or more other devices are not members of the CSG.

35. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to specify a closed access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

36. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to decode one or more non-access stratum (NAS) messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG.

37. The apparatus of claim 36, wherein the one or more NAS messages include a CSG rejection code, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

38. The apparatus of claim 34, further comprising specifying a hybrid access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

39. The apparatus of claim 38, further comprising decoding one or more messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG, wherein the one or more messages include a RANAP COMMON ID message, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

40. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to determine a transmission power based at least in part on the access point measurement information.

41. An apparatus for providing closed subscriber group (CSG) access, comprising:

means for providing wireless network access to one or more devices where the one or more devices are members of a CSG;

means for determining a period of time during which to allow registration from one or more other devices that are not members of the CSG; and

means for receiving access point measurement information from the one or more other devices during the period of time.

42. The apparatus of claim 41, further comprising means for advertising a hybrid access mode or an open access mode during the period of time to allow registration.

43. The apparatus of claim 42, wherein the means for advertising advertises the hybrid access mode at least in part by broadcasting a CSG identifier without a CSG indicator, or advertises the open access mode at least in part by refraining from broadcasting the CSG identifier and the CSG indicator.

44. The apparatus of claim 43, further comprising means for restricting access of the one or more devices to registration and communicating measurement parameters during the period of time.

45. The apparatus of claim 41, further comprising means for scrambling a pilot signal using a first primary synchronization code (PSC) during the period of time that is different than a second primary PSC used to scramble the pilot signal outside of the period of time.

46. The apparatus of claim 45, wherein the first PSC is within a group of PSCs reserved for CSG pilot signal transmission.

47. The apparatus of claim 46, wherein the group of PSCs corresponds to a group reserved for active hand-in separate from a different group reserved for registration.

48. The apparatus of claim 45, wherein the means for scrambling further determines the first PSC for scrambling the pilot signal based at least in part on determining one or more PSCs used by one or more neighboring access points.

49. The apparatus of claim 48, wherein the means for scrambling determines the one or more PSCs at least in part by determining an allocation of PSCs at the one or more neighboring access points based on at least one of receiving the allocation of PSCs from the one or more devices or discerning the allocation of PSCs based at least in part on detecting pilot signals or other signals broadcast from the one or more neighboring access points.

50. The apparatus of claim 41, wherein the means for determining the period of time determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more time value parameters received from a hardcoding, a configuration, or a network specification.

51. The apparatus of claim 41, wherein the means for determining the period of time determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more parameters regarding radio conditions related to communications with the one or more devices.

52. The apparatus of claim 41, further comprising means for broadcasting a CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration during the period of time.

53. The apparatus of claim 52, wherein the means for determining the period of time determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on determining that the CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration is available for use.

54. The apparatus of claim 41, further comprising means for controlling access to one or more core network components for the one or more other devices based at least in part on determining that the one or more other devices are not members of the CSG.

55. The apparatus of claim 54, further comprising means for specifying a closed access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

56. The apparatus of claim 55, wherein the means for specifying decodes one or more non-access stratum (NAS) messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG.

57. The apparatus of claim 56, wherein the one or more NAS messages include a CSG rejection code, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

58. The apparatus of claim 54, further comprising means for specifying a hybrid access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

59. The apparatus of claim 58, wherein the means for specifying decodes one or more messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG, wherein the one or more messages include a RANAP COMMON ID message, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

60. The apparatus of claim 41, further comprising means for determining a transmission power based at least in part on the access point measurement information.

61. A computer program product for providing closed subscriber group (CSG) access, comprising:

a computer-readable medium, comprising;

code for causing at least one computer to provide wireless network access to one or more devices where the one or more devices are members of a CSG;

code for causing the at least one computer to determine a period of time during which to allow registration from one or more other devices that are not members of the CSG; and

code for causing the at least one computer to receive access point measurement information from the one or more other devices during the period of time.

62. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to advertise a hybrid access mode or an open access mode during the period of time to allow registration.

63. The computer program product of claim 62, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to advertise advertises the hybrid access mode at least in part by broadcasting a CSG identifier without a CSG indicator, or advertises the open access mode at least in part by refraining from broadcasting the CSG identifier and the CSG indicator.

64. The computer program product of claim 63, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to restrict access of the one or more devices to registration and communicating measurement parameters during the period of time.

65. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to scramble a pilot signal using a first primary synchronization code (PSC) during the period of time that is different than a second primary PSC used to scramble the pilot signal outside of the period of time.

66. The computer program product of claim 65, wherein the first PSC is within a group of PSCs reserved for CSG pilot signal transmission.

67. The computer program product of claim 66, wherein the group of PSCs corresponds to a group reserved for active hand-in separate from a different group reserved for registration.

68. The computer program product of claim 65, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to determine the first PSC for scrambling the pilot signal based at least in part on determining one or more PSCs used by one or more neighboring access points.

69. The computer program product of claim 68, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to determine the PSC determines the one or more PSCs at least in part by determining an allocation of PSCs at the one or more neighboring access points based on at least one of receiving the allocation of PSCs from the one or more devices or discerning the allocation of PSCs based at least in part on detecting pilot signals or other signals broadcast from the one or more neighboring access points.

70. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to determine the period of time determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more time value parameters received from a hardcoding, a configuration, or a network specification.

71. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to determine the period of time determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more parameters regarding radio conditions related to communications with the one or more devices.

72. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to broadcast a CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration during the period of time.

73. The computer program product of claim 72, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to determine the period of time determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on determining that the CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration is available for use.

74. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to control access to one or more core network components for the one or more other devices based at least in part on determining that the one or more other devices are not members of the CSG.

75. The computer program product of claim 74, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to specify a closed access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

76. The computer program product of claim 75, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to decode one or more non-access stratum (NAS) messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG.

77. The computer program product of claim 76, wherein the one or more NAS messages include a CSG rejection code, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

78. The computer program product of claim 74, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to specify a hybrid access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

79. The computer program product of claim 78, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to decode one or more messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG, wherein the one or more messages include a RANAP COMMON ID message, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

80. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to determine a transmission power based at least in part on the access point measurement information.

81. An apparatus for providing closed subscriber group (CSG) access, comprising:

an access mode component for providing wireless network access to one or more devices where the one or more devices are members of a CSG;

a training period determining component for determining a period of time during which to allow registration from one or more other devices that are not members of the CSG; and

a measurement receiving component for receiving access point measurement information from the one or more other devices during the period of time.

82. The apparatus of claim 81, further comprising a CSG parameter component for advertising a hybrid access mode or an open access mode during the period of time to allow registration.

83. The apparatus of claim 82, wherein the CSG parameter component advertises the hybrid access mode at least in part by broadcasting a CSG identifier without a CSG indicator, or advertises the open access mode at least in part by refraining from broadcasting the CSG identifier and the CSG indicator.

84. The apparatus of claim 83, further comprising an access control component for restricting access of the one or more devices to registration and communicating measurement parameters during the period of time.

85. The apparatus of claim 81, further comprising a first primary synchronization code (PSC) selecting component for scrambling a pilot signal using a PSC during the period of time that is different than a second primary PSC used to scramble the pilot signal outside of the period of time.

86. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein the first PSC is within a group of PSCs reserved for CSG pilot signal transmission.

87. The apparatus of claim 86, wherein the group of PSCs corresponds to a group reserved for active hand-in separate from a different group reserved for registration.

88. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein the PSC selecting component further determines the first PSC for scrambling the pilot signal based at least in part on determining one or more PSCs used by one or more neighboring access points.

89. The apparatus of claim 88, wherein the PSC selecting component determines the one or more PSCs at least in part by determining an allocation of PSCs at the one or more neighboring access points based on at least one of receiving the allocation of PSCs from the one or more devices or discerning the allocation of PSCs based at least in part on detecting pilot signals or other signals broadcast from the one or more neighboring access points.

90. The apparatus of claim 81, wherein the training period determining component determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more time value parameters received from a hardcoding, a configuration, or a network specification.

91. The apparatus of claim 81, wherein the training period determining component determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on one or more parameters regarding radio conditions related to communications with the one or more devices.

92. The apparatus of claim 81, further comprising a CSG parameter component for broadcasting a CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration during the period of time.

93. The apparatus of claim 92, wherein the training period determining component determines at least a starting time for the period of time based at least in part on determining that the CSG identifier dedicated for allowing registration is available for use.

94. The apparatus of claim 81, further comprising an access control component for controlling access to one or more core network components for the one or more other devices based at least in part on determining that the one or more other devices are not members of the CSG.

95. The apparatus of claim 94, wherein the access control component further specifies a closed access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

96. The apparatus of claim 95, wherein the access control component decodes one or more non-access stratum (NAS) messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG.

97. The apparatus of claim 96, wherein the one or more NAS messages include a CSG rejection code, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

98. The apparatus of claim 94, wherein the access control component for specifying a hybrid access mode to a gateway or the one or more core network components during the period of time.

99. The apparatus of claim 98, wherein the access control component decodes one or more messages from the one or more core network components to determine whether the one or more devices are members of the CSG, wherein the one or more messages include a RANAP COMMON ID message, a HNBAP UE REGISTRATION ACCEPT, or HNBAP UE REGISTRATION REJECT.

100. The apparatus of claim 81, further comprising an enhanced interference management (EIM) component for determining a transmission power based at least in part on the access point measurement information.

101. A method for reporting access point measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

performing one or more measurements of a signal from a restricted access point;

generating a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising the one or more measurements along with a related cell identifier; and

reporting the MDT log to an MDT service.

102. The method of claim 101, wherein the generating the MDT log is based at least in part on a timer, a location, a serving cell channel quality, receiving paging signals, detecting the restricted access point, or determining a logging storage as related to a capacity.

103. An apparatus for reporting access point measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

at least one processor configured to;

perform one or more measurements of a signal from a restricted access point;

generate a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising the one or more measurements along with a related cell identifier; and

report the MDT log to an MDT service; and

a memory coupled to the at least one processor.

104. The apparatus of claim 103, wherein the at least one processor generates the MDT log based at least in part on a timer, a location, a serving cell channel quality, receiving paging signals, detecting the restricted access point, or determining a logging storage as related to a capacity.

105. An apparatus for reporting access point measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

means for performing one or more measurements of a signal from a restricted access point;

means for generating a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising the one or more measurements along with a related cell identifier; and

means for reporting the MDT log to an MDT service.

106. The apparatus of claim 105, wherein the means for generating generates the MDT log based at least in part on a timer, a location, a serving cell channel quality, receiving paging signals, detecting the restricted access point, or determining a logging storage as related to a capacity.

107. A computer program product for reporting access point measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

a computer-readable medium, comprising;

code for causing at least one computer to perform one or more measurements of a signal from a restricted access point;

code for causing the at least one computer to generate a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising the one or more measurements along with a related cell identifier; and

code for causing the at least one computer to report the MDT log to an MDT service.

108. The computer program product of claim 107, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to generate generates the MDT log based at least in part on a timer, a location, a serving cell channel quality, receiving paging signals, detecting the restricted access point, or determining a logging storage as related to a capacity.

109. An apparatus for reporting access point measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

an access point measuring component for performing one or more measurements of a signal from a restricted access point;

a minimization of drive tests (MDT) logging component for generating a MDT log comprising the one or more measurements along with a related cell identifier; and

a MDT reporting component for communicating the MDT log to an MDT service.

110. The apparatus of claim 109, wherein the MDT logging component generates the MDT log based at least in part on a timer, a location, a serving cell channel quality, receiving paging signals, detecting the restricted access point, or determining a logging storage as related to a capacity.

111. A method for performing enhanced interference management (EIM), comprising:

receiving one or more access point measurements from a minimization of drive tests (MDT) service; and

utilizing the one or more access point measurements in performing an EIM.

112. The method of claim 111, further comprising:

receiving one or more additional access point measurements from one or more devices that are a member of a closed subscriber group; and

utilizing the one or more additional access point measurements in performing the EIM.

113. An apparatus for performing enhanced interference management (EIM), comprising:

at least one processor configured to;

receive one or more access point measurements from a minimization of drive tests (MDT) service; and

utilize the one or more access point measurements in performing an EIM; and

a memory coupled to the at least one processor.

114. The apparatus of claim 113, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:

receive one or more additional access point measurements from one or more devices that are a member of a closed subscriber group; and

utilize the one or more additional access point measurements in performing the EIM.

115. An apparatus for performing enhanced interference management (EIM), comprising:

means for receiving one or more access point measurements from a minimization of drive tests (MDT) service; and

means for utilizing the one or more access point measurements in performing an EIM.

116. The apparatus of claim 115, wherein the means for receiving receives one or more additional access point measurements from one or more devices that are a member of a closed subscriber group, and the means for utilizing further utilizes the one or more additional access point measurements in performing the EIM.

117. A computer program product for performing enhanced interference management (EIM), comprising:

a computer-readable medium, comprising;

code for causing at least one computer to receive one or more access point measurements from a minimization of drive tests (MDT) service; and

code for causing the at least one computer to utilize the one or more access point measurements in performing an EIM.

118. The computer program product of claim 117, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises:

code for causing the at least one computer to receive one or more additional access point measurements from one or more devices that are a member of a closed subscriber group; and

code for causing the at least one computer to utilize the one or more additional access point measurements in performing the EIM.

119. An apparatus for performing enhanced interference management (EIM), comprising:

a measurement receiving component for receiving one or more access point measurements from a minimization of drive tests (MDT) service; and

an EIM component for utilizing the one or more access point measurements in performing an EIM.

120. The apparatus of claim 119, wherein the measurement receiving component receives one or more additional access point measurements from one or more devices that are a member of a closed subscriber group, and the EIM component further utilizes the one or more additional access point measurements in performing the EIM.

121. A method for providing measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

receiving a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising one or more access point measurements from a device; and

providing at least one of the one or more access point measurements from the MDT log to a restricted access point based at least in part on determining a cell identifier in the at least one of the one or more access point measurements.

122. The method of claim 121, further comprising receiving a request for access point measurements from the restricted access point, wherein the providing the at least one of the one or more access point measurements is based at least in part on the request.

123. The method of claim 122, wherein the receiving the request includes receiving the request from a management server for the restricted access point.

124. An apparatus for providing measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

at least one processor configured to;

receive a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising one or more access point measurements from a device; and

provide at least one of the one or more access point measurements from the MDT log to a restricted access point based at least in part on determining a cell identifier in the at least one of the one or more access point measurements; and

a memory coupled to the at least one processor.

125. The apparatus of claim 124, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to receive a request for access point measurements from the restricted access point, wherein the at least one processor provides the at least one of the one or more access point measurements based at least in part on the request.

126. The apparatus of claim 125, wherein the at least one processor receives the request from a management server for the restricted access point.

127. An apparatus for providing measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

means for receiving a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising one or more access point measurements from a device; and

means for providing at least one of the one or more access point measurements from the MDT log to a restricted access point based at least in part on determining a cell identifier in the at least one of the one or more access point measurements.

128. The apparatus of claim 127, wherein the means for providing receives a request for access point measurements from the restricted access point and provides the at least one of the one or more access point measurements based at least in part on the request.

129. The apparatus of claim 128, wherein the means for providing receives the request from a management server for the restricted access point.

130. A computer program product for providing measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

a computer-readable medium, comprising;

code for causing at least one computer to receive a minimization of drive tests (MDT) log comprising one or more access point measurements from a device; and

code for causing the at least one computer to provide at least one of the one or more access point measurements from the MDT log to a restricted access point based at least in part on determining a cell identifier in the at least one of the one or more access point measurements.

131. The computer program product of claim 130, wherein the computer-readable medium further comprises code for causing the at least one computer to receive a request for access point measurements from the restricted access point, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to provide provides the at least one of the one or more access point measurements based at least in part on the request.

132. The computer program product of claim 131, wherein the code for causing the at least one computer to receive receives the request from a management server for the restricted access point.

133. An apparatus for providing measurements to restricted access points, comprising:

a minimization of drive tests (MDT) receiving component for receiving a MDT log comprising one or more access point measurements from a device; and

a measurement providing component for providing at least one of the one or more access point measurements from the MDT log to a restricted access point based at least in part on determining a cell identifier in the at least one of the one or more access point measurements.

134. The apparatus of claim 133, wherein the measurement providing component further receives a request for access point measurements from the restricted access point and provides the at least one of the one or more access point measurements based at least in part on the request.

135. The apparatus of claim 134, wherein the measurement providing component receives the request from a management server for the restricted access point.