MODE CONTROL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

摘要

A method includes sending a message from a first cell to a second cell comprising an instruction the second cell should enter a non-energy savings mode. The sending is responsive to a detection of one or more RF coverage problems for user equipment in a coverage area of the first cell. The second cell can provide RF coverage for part of a coverage area of the first cell. Another method includes receiving a message at a cell that is in an energy savings mode. The message includes instruction(s) the cell should activate itself and the cell is to deactivate its ability to automatically enter the energy savings mode. The second cell transitions to an active mode and deactivates its ability to automatically enter the energy savings mode. In another method, a cell makes a determination a discontinuous carrier activation mode is to be entered and enters the mode.