SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING FOR A PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK (PLMN)

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention include devices, systems and methods for efficient PLMN searching. One method can include initiating a service search procedure. A list of channels to perform a power scan on is prepared. One or more channels are removed from the list of channels that use a same public land mobile network as a camped on cell. Frequencies of the channels are obtained from system information. A power scan is performed on the channels in the list of channels to obtain power scan results. One or more channels are removed from the power scan results. An acquisition process is performed on the channels in the power scan results. Other aspects, embodiments and features are also claimed and described.

主权项

1. A method for wireless communication by a wireless communication device, comprising:
initiating a service search procedure; preparing a list of channels to perform a power scan on; removing one or more channels from the list of channels that use a same public land mobile network as a camped on cell, wherein frequencies of the channels are obtained from system information; performing a power scan on the channels in the list of channels to obtain power scan results; removing one or more channels from the power scan results; and performing an acquisition process on the channels in the power scan results.