Patent ID: 8838109
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of handing off from a first sector to a second sector, the method being implemented by a wireless terminal, the method comprising: detecting a signal emanating from the second sector; sending a handoff notice to the second sector via a first link with the first sector; receiving a handoff response from the second sector through the first link and the first sector, wherein the handoff response received through the first sector includes identified information provided by the second sector, wherein the identified information comprises information about an allocated access resource, and wherein the allocated access resource is dedicated to the wireless terminal; establishing a second link with the second sector utilizing the identified information; sending an access signal in the access resource to the second sector; receiving an access grant message from the second sector, the access grant message including at least a timing correction command; adjusting a transmitter symbol timing as a function of the timing correction command; and sending signals to the second sector using the transmitter symbol timing.