Patent ID: 8655316
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling access of a terminal, which is connected to a Home (e)NodeB operated in a closed access mode, the method comprising: determining whether a timer, which designates allowable time to access the Home (e)NodeB by using a specific closed subscriber group (CSG) ID, has expired; requesting a CSG ID list of the Home (e)NodeB if the timer has expired; comparing an allowed CSG list for the terminal with the requested CSG ID list of the Home (e)NodeB if the timer has expired; and then changing the specific CSG ID of the terminal into another CSG ID such that service to the terminal from the Home (e)NodeB is maintained if there is the another CSG ID in both the allowed CSG ID list for the terminal and the CSG ID list of the Home (e)NodeB.