Performing neighboring cell searches while transitioning to connected-mode

摘要

Performing cell re-selection by a wireless user equipment (UE) device. A first cell on which to camp may be selected. The UE may camp on the first cell in an idle-mode. The UE may be configured to perform searches for neighboring cells according to an idle-mode timeline while camping on the first cell. The UE may transmit a connection request to the first cell in order to transition the UE from the idle-mode to a connected-mode via the first cell. One or more searches for neighboring cells may be performed according to a connected-mode timeline after transmitting the connection request, in response to transmitting the connection request. The one or more searches may be performed before the UE establishes the connected-mode with the first cell.

主权项

1. A wireless user equipment (UE) device, the UE comprising:
a radio, comprising one or more antennas for performing wireless communication; a processor operably coupled to the radio; a memory medium comprising program instructions executable by the processor to:
select a first cell on which to camp;camp on the first cell in an idle-mode, wherein the UE is configured to perform searches for neighboring cells according to an idle-mode timeline while camping on the first cell in the idle-mode;transmit a connection request to the first cell, wherein the connection request is configured to transition the UE device from the idle mode to a connected-mode via the first cell;perform one or more searches for neighboring cells according to a connected-mode timeline after transmitting the connection request in response to transmitting the connection request,wherein the program instructions are executable to wait a first period of time after selecting the first cell on which to camp before performing cell re-selection,wherein the program instructions are executable to transmit the connection request to the first cell and the perform one or more searches for neighboring cells before expiration of the first period of time.