Patent ID: 8971888
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: H04J,H04W

Abstract:
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 a 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; employing at least one of the hierarchical structure or the portion of data related to the SIB to enable the UE to select between the home nodeB or the nodeB; receiving a public land mobile network identification (PLMN ID) for a selected home nodeB, wherein the UE established connectivity with the selected home nodeB; tracking the PLMN ID associated with the selected home nodeB; utilizing the tracked PLMN ID to select between a first home nodeB and a second home nodeB; and connecting to at least one of the first home nodeB and the second home nodeB based upon the tracked PLMN ID.