Patent ID: 8213944
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for mobile communications, comprising the step of sending a service request from a mobile communication device to a mobile communications network, wherein the following steps are carried out before sending the service request: the mobile communication device detecting a call-related event that is associated with a setup of a network-provided service and that requires the sending of the service request to the mobile communications network for the setup of the network-provided service; the mobile communication device performing, only in response to the detection of the call-related event, at least one signal-quality measurement of a candidate for serving a communication session, wherein the candidate includes at least one of a Radio Access Technology (RAT) and a cell of the mobile communications network; and the mobile communication device sending to the mobile communications network a result relating to the at least one signal-quality measurement, wherein the mobile communication device performs the at least one signal-quality measurement and sends the result only in response to the call-related event and only during a time period between detection of the call-related event and the sending of the service request.