Patent ID: 8509214
Filing Date: 2013-08-13
Classification: H04B,H04W

Abstract:
1. A backhaul connection method for use in a relay station, the relay station adopting a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) mechanism, a wireless communication system comprising the relay station, a base station, and a core network, the backhaul connection method comprising the steps of: (a) enabling the relay station to enter a first state of the NAS mechanism after the relay station creates a radio connection with the core network; (b) enabling the relay station to transmit a backhaul connection request to the base station after the step (a); (c) enabling the relay station to enter a second state of the NAS mechanism after the step (b); (d) enabling the relay station to receive a backhaul connection response from the base station after the step (c); and (e) enabling the relay station to enter the first state after the step (d).