| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of enabling user terminal (UT) access to wireless networks having disparate types of base stations (BSs). <P>SOLUTION: A distinct identifier (ID) is reserved for a particular type of network access point. The distinct ID is broadcasted by such access points, identifying the access point type. In some aspects, the distinct ID is unicast to a terminal that is within a predetermined region of the network. Thus, at least within such region, the terminal can be directed to search for or handoff to a preferred type of access point. In such aspects, by providing regional-specific access, the subject disclosure can significantly reduce overhead signaling outside a home region where a home or preferred access point is expected to be found. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
