CA2550167A1 - Handover in a wireless local area network (wlan) - Google Patents
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Abstract
In triggering a handoff by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) from a current basic service set (BSS) in a wireless local area network (WLAN), the following are performed. A highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) is determined for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon. Handoff is terminated and communication is retained with a current BSS when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class. Other criteria is evaluated to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
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[0001] HANDOVER IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) [0002] FIELD OF INVENTION
[0003] The present invention relates wireless communication systems. In particular, the invention relates to handover in such systems.
[0004] BACKGROUND
[0005] Figure 1 is a simplified illustration of a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) 141rr potentially handing over between two basic service sets (BSSs), BSSI 121 and BSS2 122, in a wireless local area network (WLAN).
Originally, BSSl 121 has an access point (AP) 101 and a plurality of WTRUs to 141rr and BSS2 I22 has an access point (AP) 102 and a plurality of WTRUs to 1423~ ' The WTRU 141rr is in wireless communication with AP 101. As illustrated in Figure 1, both AFs 102, 101 are connected to a distribution system 16. To decide whether to handover between BSSs 12, such as BSSl I21 and BSS2 122, the WTRU I4lrr measures the received signal strength (RSS) or signal to noise ratio (SNR) for each BSS 121, I22. The BSS 12 having the better RSS or SNR is selected for further communication. If BSSI 121 is selected, the current communication links are maintained, as illustrated as a solid line. If BSS2122 is selected, a new link is established with BSS2, as illustrated as a dashed line.
Originally, BSSl 121 has an access point (AP) 101 and a plurality of WTRUs to 141rr and BSS2 I22 has an access point (AP) 102 and a plurality of WTRUs to 1423~ ' The WTRU 141rr is in wireless communication with AP 101. As illustrated in Figure 1, both AFs 102, 101 are connected to a distribution system 16. To decide whether to handover between BSSs 12, such as BSSl I21 and BSS2 122, the WTRU I4lrr measures the received signal strength (RSS) or signal to noise ratio (SNR) for each BSS 121, I22. The BSS 12 having the better RSS or SNR is selected for further communication. If BSSI 121 is selected, the current communication links are maintained, as illustrated as a solid line. If BSS2122 is selected, a new link is established with BSS2, as illustrated as a dashed line.
[0006] Although this approach most likely provides the WTRU 141rr with the strongest link, other criteria may make such a connection undesirable. To illustrate, the BSS having the strongest link may be overloaded and can not meet some quality of service (QoS) requirements of the WTRU 141rr. Accordingly, it is desirable to have alternate handover schemes.
[0007] SUMMARY
[0008] In triggering a handoff by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) from a current basic service set (BSS) in a wireless local area network (WLAN), the following are performed. A highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) is determined for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon. Handoff is terminated and communication is retained with a current BSS when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class. Other criteria is evaluated to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
10009] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS) [0010] The present invention will be understood from consideration of the accompanying figures, wherein like elements are designated by like numerals, and wherein:
[0011] Figure 1 is an illustration of a WTRU in potential handover.
(001] Figure 2 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover algorithm.
[0013] Figure 3 is a simplified diagram of an embodiment of a WTRU
capable of RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover.
(0014] Figure 4 is a flow chart of a RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover algorithm embodiment.
[0015] Figure 5 is a flow chart of an embodiment of an algorithm for calculation of a QoS index, which may be employed by Figure 4.
[0016] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS) [0017] Although the features and elements of the present invention are described in the preferred embodiments in particular combinations, each feature or element can be used alone (without the other features and elements of the preferred embodiments) or in various combinations with or without other features and elements of the present invention.
[0018] Hereafter, a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) includes but is not limited to a user equipment, station, mobile station, fixed or mobile subscriber unit, pager, or any other type of device capable of operating in a wireless environment. When referred to hereafter, an access point includes but is not limited to a base station, Node-B, site controller, or any other type of interfacing device in a wixeless environment. Although the following is discussed with respect to WLANs, the invention can be applied to other wireless networks.
[0019] Figure 2 is an embodiment of a RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover. A WTRU, such as WTRU l4iN of Figure 1, initiates the handover algorithm to determine whether handing over between BSSs 12 is desirable, such as from BSSi 121 to BSS2 122, step 530. The RSS and/or SNR is measured for each BSS 12, including the current BSS and any potential handover BSSs, step 532. Other system statistics are measured for each BSS 12, step 534. The other system statistics may relate to the quality of service, such as delay bounds, bandwidth requirements (i.e. data rate), and frame error rate. Based on the RSS/SNR and other system statistics, a handover decision is made, step 536.
Typically, the other system statistics are based on the traffic class of the WTRU's services.
[0020] Figure 3 is an embodiment of a WTRU 18 capable of such a handover. The components of Figure 3 may be implemented on a single integrated circuit (IC), such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), on multiple ICs, by discrete components or a combination of IC(s) and discrete component(s). Wireless signals are received and transmitted over an antenna 20 or antenna array and a transceiver (Xceiver) 22 of the WTRU 18. A RSS/SNR
measuring device 24 measures the RSS and/or SNR of each BSS 12. A handover controller 26 receives the RSS/SNR measurements and other system statistics and determines whether a handover to another BSS 12 is desired. The other system statistics may be recovered from received communications, as shown in Figure 3 or by other means.
[0021] Figure 4 is an illustration of a preferred embodiment for RSS/SNR
and other system statistic handover. For each traffic channel, QoS characters are defined, such as delay bounds, bandwidth requirements (data rate), and frame error rate. Minimum and maximum values for each parameter are defined for each traffic class. A minimum and maximum value of SNR is also defined for each traffic class. Table 1 illustrates an example of QoS characteristics and SNR
values for different traffic classes.
Delay Data Frame SNR
(D) Rate Error (BW) Rate (FER) Traffic Dmin Dmax BWmin BWmax FERmin FERmax SNRminSNRmax Glass Traffic Dmin Dmax BWmin BWmax FERmin FERmax SNRminSNRmax Class n rabte 1 c~o~ l:haracteristics and SNR, definition for different traffic classes [0022] The handover algorithm is triggered when the SNR value drops below a high SNR threshold, i.e., SNR max, for the given traffic class (TC) associated with the entity seeking a handover, step 540. The TC may be one of those shown in Table 1. The algorithm compares the SNR value with a low SNR
threshold and depending on the result acts, generally, as follows.
If the SNR value is between the low and high SNR thresholds, the algorithm checks the QoS index for this traffic class. The QoS index may be derived from any or all the criteria in Table 1 or, alternately, other criteria may be used. If the QoS index is below the QoS index threshold, the WTRU starts scanning neighboring cells to trigger a handover. If the SNR value is higher than the high SNR threshold, the algorithm terminates since link quality is good and there is no need for handover. For SNR values below the low threshold, the WTRU starts scanning neighboring BSSs without comparing the QoS index with the QoS index threshold. Although the above refers to SNR, RSS or a combination of RSS and SNR may be used instead.
[0023] Referring to Figure 4, the highest class of service for traffic at the monitoring WTRU 18 and the QoS requirements of the WTRU 18 are examined, step 542. If the SNR is at or above the low threshold, step 544, the channel utilization and the frame loss rate from the QBSS load element is determined, step 548. The QoS parameter set element is checked, step 550, and the QoS
index is calculated, step 552. If the QoS index is greater than a QoS index threshold, the handover algorithm is ended, steps 554, 586. If the QoS index is less than or equal to the threshold, the algorithm proceeds to determining a list of neighboring BSSs 12 to scan as described subsequently, for steps S62 to 584.
[0024] If the SNR is below the low threshold, step 544, the channel utilization is determined and frame loss rate derived from the QBSS load element, step 556. The QoS parameter set element is checked, step 558, and the QoS index is calculated, step 60.
[0025] A list of neighbor BSSs 12 is determined, step 562, and a scan neighbor routine is initiated, step 564. The first BSS 12 of the list is scanned, step 566. The probe response is obtained from the first BSS 12 and the frame loss rate, channel utilization and QoS parameters are obtained from the probe response, step 568. The SNR and QoS parameter elements are checked, step 570. A QoS index calculation for the first BSS 12 of the neighbors to be scanned is performed, step 572.
[0026] In the event that there are more BSSs 12 in the list, step 574, the next BSS 12 is picked, step 576. Steps S68 through S74 are repeated for the next BSS 12.
[0027] When there are no more BSSs 12 to be scanned, the BSS 12 with the highest QoS index is picked, at step 578. A difference is taken between the QoS
index of the selected BSS 12 and the QoS index of the current BSS 12. To keep the WTRU 18 from frequently handing over between BSSs 12, the QoS index difference value is compared with a hysteresis to determine if it is bigger than the hysteresis, step 580. The hysteresis is preferably a function of the traffic class (TC), although it may be derived by other techniques. If the calculated difference is greater than the last stored hysteresis, the handover to the new cell is initiated and the hysteresis value is reset to its original value, step 582. The handoff algorithm terminates, step 586. If the difference between the current and target cell QoS indexes is smaller than the hysteresis, the hysteresis value is updated, step 584. Preferably, the hysteresis value is decreased in order to enable the WTRU 18 utilizing the handover algorithm to have a better chance to obtain a handover to a new cell in the event that the WTRU 18 continues to experience poor service.
[0028] An embodiment of a QoS index calculation algorithm is shown in Figure 5. Although the algorithm can be used in other applications, it is preferably used with steps S52 and S72 of Figure 4. The QoS index is initially set to zero, steps 588, 590, and a list of available QoS parameters is created, step 592. The first QoS parameter in the list is selected, step 594. The selected QoS
parameter is compared with the high threshold taken from the associated traffic class (TG), step 596. If the selected parameter is greater than the high threshold, the QoS index is incremented, step 598. Alternatively, if the QoS parameter is less than the high threshold and less than the low threshold, step 5100, the QoS
index remains unchanged. If the QoS parameter is less than both the high and low threshold, the present QoS index is decreased by n+1, where n is the total number of BSSs being examined, step 5102. After one of these three (3) steps, 590, 5100, 5102 has been performed, it is determined if there are any more QoS
parameters to be examined, step 5104. In the event that there are more QoS
parameters, the next QoS parameter is selected, step 5106. Steps S96 to 5104 are repeated until all of the QoS parameters have been examined. After all of the QoS parameters have been evaluated, the QoS index is produced, step 5108.
[0029] Although Figure 5 is one embodiment for producing a QoS index, others may be used. For example, the QoS index may be produced by weighting QoS parameters.
[0030] One application of the algorithms in Figures 4 and 5 can be with an 802.11e compliant AP and WTRU. Additionally, another application is with an 802.11b AP and WTRU with the needed parameters for the algorithm added to the 802.11 beacon and probe response frames or through proprietary signaling.
These algorithms can be also applied to other wireless environments.
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10009] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS) [0010] The present invention will be understood from consideration of the accompanying figures, wherein like elements are designated by like numerals, and wherein:
[0011] Figure 1 is an illustration of a WTRU in potential handover.
(001] Figure 2 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover algorithm.
[0013] Figure 3 is a simplified diagram of an embodiment of a WTRU
capable of RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover.
(0014] Figure 4 is a flow chart of a RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover algorithm embodiment.
[0015] Figure 5 is a flow chart of an embodiment of an algorithm for calculation of a QoS index, which may be employed by Figure 4.
[0016] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS) [0017] Although the features and elements of the present invention are described in the preferred embodiments in particular combinations, each feature or element can be used alone (without the other features and elements of the preferred embodiments) or in various combinations with or without other features and elements of the present invention.
[0018] Hereafter, a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) includes but is not limited to a user equipment, station, mobile station, fixed or mobile subscriber unit, pager, or any other type of device capable of operating in a wireless environment. When referred to hereafter, an access point includes but is not limited to a base station, Node-B, site controller, or any other type of interfacing device in a wixeless environment. Although the following is discussed with respect to WLANs, the invention can be applied to other wireless networks.
[0019] Figure 2 is an embodiment of a RSS/SNR and other system statistic handover. A WTRU, such as WTRU l4iN of Figure 1, initiates the handover algorithm to determine whether handing over between BSSs 12 is desirable, such as from BSSi 121 to BSS2 122, step 530. The RSS and/or SNR is measured for each BSS 12, including the current BSS and any potential handover BSSs, step 532. Other system statistics are measured for each BSS 12, step 534. The other system statistics may relate to the quality of service, such as delay bounds, bandwidth requirements (i.e. data rate), and frame error rate. Based on the RSS/SNR and other system statistics, a handover decision is made, step 536.
Typically, the other system statistics are based on the traffic class of the WTRU's services.
[0020] Figure 3 is an embodiment of a WTRU 18 capable of such a handover. The components of Figure 3 may be implemented on a single integrated circuit (IC), such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), on multiple ICs, by discrete components or a combination of IC(s) and discrete component(s). Wireless signals are received and transmitted over an antenna 20 or antenna array and a transceiver (Xceiver) 22 of the WTRU 18. A RSS/SNR
measuring device 24 measures the RSS and/or SNR of each BSS 12. A handover controller 26 receives the RSS/SNR measurements and other system statistics and determines whether a handover to another BSS 12 is desired. The other system statistics may be recovered from received communications, as shown in Figure 3 or by other means.
[0021] Figure 4 is an illustration of a preferred embodiment for RSS/SNR
and other system statistic handover. For each traffic channel, QoS characters are defined, such as delay bounds, bandwidth requirements (data rate), and frame error rate. Minimum and maximum values for each parameter are defined for each traffic class. A minimum and maximum value of SNR is also defined for each traffic class. Table 1 illustrates an example of QoS characteristics and SNR
values for different traffic classes.
Delay Data Frame SNR
(D) Rate Error (BW) Rate (FER) Traffic Dmin Dmax BWmin BWmax FERmin FERmax SNRminSNRmax Glass Traffic Dmin Dmax BWmin BWmax FERmin FERmax SNRminSNRmax Class n rabte 1 c~o~ l:haracteristics and SNR, definition for different traffic classes [0022] The handover algorithm is triggered when the SNR value drops below a high SNR threshold, i.e., SNR max, for the given traffic class (TC) associated with the entity seeking a handover, step 540. The TC may be one of those shown in Table 1. The algorithm compares the SNR value with a low SNR
threshold and depending on the result acts, generally, as follows.
If the SNR value is between the low and high SNR thresholds, the algorithm checks the QoS index for this traffic class. The QoS index may be derived from any or all the criteria in Table 1 or, alternately, other criteria may be used. If the QoS index is below the QoS index threshold, the WTRU starts scanning neighboring cells to trigger a handover. If the SNR value is higher than the high SNR threshold, the algorithm terminates since link quality is good and there is no need for handover. For SNR values below the low threshold, the WTRU starts scanning neighboring BSSs without comparing the QoS index with the QoS index threshold. Although the above refers to SNR, RSS or a combination of RSS and SNR may be used instead.
[0023] Referring to Figure 4, the highest class of service for traffic at the monitoring WTRU 18 and the QoS requirements of the WTRU 18 are examined, step 542. If the SNR is at or above the low threshold, step 544, the channel utilization and the frame loss rate from the QBSS load element is determined, step 548. The QoS parameter set element is checked, step 550, and the QoS
index is calculated, step 552. If the QoS index is greater than a QoS index threshold, the handover algorithm is ended, steps 554, 586. If the QoS index is less than or equal to the threshold, the algorithm proceeds to determining a list of neighboring BSSs 12 to scan as described subsequently, for steps S62 to 584.
[0024] If the SNR is below the low threshold, step 544, the channel utilization is determined and frame loss rate derived from the QBSS load element, step 556. The QoS parameter set element is checked, step 558, and the QoS index is calculated, step 60.
[0025] A list of neighbor BSSs 12 is determined, step 562, and a scan neighbor routine is initiated, step 564. The first BSS 12 of the list is scanned, step 566. The probe response is obtained from the first BSS 12 and the frame loss rate, channel utilization and QoS parameters are obtained from the probe response, step 568. The SNR and QoS parameter elements are checked, step 570. A QoS index calculation for the first BSS 12 of the neighbors to be scanned is performed, step 572.
[0026] In the event that there are more BSSs 12 in the list, step 574, the next BSS 12 is picked, step 576. Steps S68 through S74 are repeated for the next BSS 12.
[0027] When there are no more BSSs 12 to be scanned, the BSS 12 with the highest QoS index is picked, at step 578. A difference is taken between the QoS
index of the selected BSS 12 and the QoS index of the current BSS 12. To keep the WTRU 18 from frequently handing over between BSSs 12, the QoS index difference value is compared with a hysteresis to determine if it is bigger than the hysteresis, step 580. The hysteresis is preferably a function of the traffic class (TC), although it may be derived by other techniques. If the calculated difference is greater than the last stored hysteresis, the handover to the new cell is initiated and the hysteresis value is reset to its original value, step 582. The handoff algorithm terminates, step 586. If the difference between the current and target cell QoS indexes is smaller than the hysteresis, the hysteresis value is updated, step 584. Preferably, the hysteresis value is decreased in order to enable the WTRU 18 utilizing the handover algorithm to have a better chance to obtain a handover to a new cell in the event that the WTRU 18 continues to experience poor service.
[0028] An embodiment of a QoS index calculation algorithm is shown in Figure 5. Although the algorithm can be used in other applications, it is preferably used with steps S52 and S72 of Figure 4. The QoS index is initially set to zero, steps 588, 590, and a list of available QoS parameters is created, step 592. The first QoS parameter in the list is selected, step 594. The selected QoS
parameter is compared with the high threshold taken from the associated traffic class (TG), step 596. If the selected parameter is greater than the high threshold, the QoS index is incremented, step 598. Alternatively, if the QoS parameter is less than the high threshold and less than the low threshold, step 5100, the QoS
index remains unchanged. If the QoS parameter is less than both the high and low threshold, the present QoS index is decreased by n+1, where n is the total number of BSSs being examined, step 5102. After one of these three (3) steps, 590, 5100, 5102 has been performed, it is determined if there are any more QoS
parameters to be examined, step 5104. In the event that there are more QoS
parameters, the next QoS parameter is selected, step 5106. Steps S96 to 5104 are repeated until all of the QoS parameters have been examined. After all of the QoS parameters have been evaluated, the QoS index is produced, step 5108.
[0029] Although Figure 5 is one embodiment for producing a QoS index, others may be used. For example, the QoS index may be produced by weighting QoS parameters.
[0030] One application of the algorithms in Figures 4 and 5 can be with an 802.11e compliant AP and WTRU. Additionally, another application is with an 802.11b AP and WTRU with the needed parameters for the algorithm added to the 802.11 beacon and probe response frames or through proprietary signaling.
These algorithms can be also applied to other wireless environments.
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Claims (19)
1. A method for triggering a handoff by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) from a current basic service set (BSS) in a wireless local area network (WLAN), comprising:
determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon;
terminating a handoff and retaining communication with the current BSS
when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class; and evaluating other criteria to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon;
terminating a handoff and retaining communication with the current BSS
when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class; and evaluating other criteria to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the other criteria is at least one of delay bounds, bandwidth requirements and frame error rate.
3. A method for determining handoff by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) from a current basic service set (BSS) in a wireless local area network (WLAN), comprising:
determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon;
obtaining channel utilization and frame loss rate from a QBSS load element provided in the beacon;
obtaining the QoS parameter set and average delay in a current cell contained in the beacon;
calculating a QoS index employing data including one or more of channel utilization, frame loss and delay of the current BSS; and terminating a handoff and retaining communication with the current BSS
when the calculated QoS index is at least equal to a QoS index threshold.
determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon;
obtaining channel utilization and frame loss rate from a QBSS load element provided in the beacon;
obtaining the QoS parameter set and average delay in a current cell contained in the beacon;
calculating a QoS index employing data including one or more of channel utilization, frame loss and delay of the current BSS; and terminating a handoff and retaining communication with the current BSS
when the calculated QoS index is at least equal to a QoS index threshold.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the calculation of the QoS index further comprises:
a) setting a QoS index to zero (0);
b) creating a list of QoS parameters;
c) selecting one of the QoS parameters;
d) comparing the selected QoS parameter with a high threshold for that QoS parameter; and e) performing one of incrementing the QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is greater than the high threshold for that QoS parameter;
retaining a current QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is equal to the threshold for that QoS parameter; and reducing the current QoS index.
a) setting a QoS index to zero (0);
b) creating a list of QoS parameters;
c) selecting one of the QoS parameters;
d) comparing the selected QoS parameter with a high threshold for that QoS parameter; and e) performing one of incrementing the QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is greater than the high threshold for that QoS parameter;
retaining a current QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is equal to the threshold for that QoS parameter; and reducing the current QoS index.
5. The method of claim 4 wherein the current QoS index is reduced by (n+1) where n is equal to a number of available QoS parameters.
6. The method of claim 3 further comprising:
terminating a handoff and maintaining communication with the current BSS when the QoS index is at least equal to the QoS index of the current BSS.
terminating a handoff and maintaining communication with the current BSS when the QoS index is at least equal to the QoS index of the current BSS.
7. The method of claim 3 further comprising:
continuing a handoff operation when the QoS index is less than the QoS
index of the current BSS.
continuing a handoff operation when the QoS index is less than the QoS
index of the current BSS.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein the continuing the handoff operation comprises:
obtaining a list of neighboring BSSs;
for each BSS from the list;
obtaining information from the selected BSS needed for calculating the QoS index; and initiating handoff when the highest QoS index is greater than a hysteresis QoS threshold value.
obtaining a list of neighboring BSSs;
for each BSS from the list;
obtaining information from the selected BSS needed for calculating the QoS index; and initiating handoff when the highest QoS index is greater than a hysteresis QoS threshold value.
9. The method of claim 8 further comprising:
lowering the hysteresis QoS threshold to facilitate subsequent handoff procedures.
lowering the hysteresis QoS threshold to facilitate subsequent handoff procedures.
10. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) comprising:
a received signal strength (RSS)/signal to noise ratio (SNR) measuring device for measuring the RSS or SNR of a beacon from each of a plurality of basic service sets; and a handover controller for determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class; terminating a handoff and retaining communication with a current BSS when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class; and evaluating other criteria to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
a received signal strength (RSS)/signal to noise ratio (SNR) measuring device for measuring the RSS or SNR of a beacon from each of a plurality of basic service sets; and a handover controller for determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class; terminating a handoff and retaining communication with a current BSS when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class; and evaluating other criteria to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
11. The WTRU of claim 10 wherein the other criteria is at least one of delay bounds, bandwidth requirements, and frame error rate
12. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) comprising:
means for determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon;
means for obtaining channel utilization and frame loss rate from a QBSS
load element provided in the beacon;
means for obtaining the QoS parameter set and average delay in a current cell contained in the beacon;
means for calculating a QoS index employing data including one or more of channel utilization, frame loss and delay of the current BSS; and means for terminating a handoff and retaining communication with the current BSS when the calculated QoS index is at least equal to a QoS index threshold.
means for determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class from a basic service set (BSS) beacon;
means for obtaining channel utilization and frame loss rate from a QBSS
load element provided in the beacon;
means for obtaining the QoS parameter set and average delay in a current cell contained in the beacon;
means for calculating a QoS index employing data including one or more of channel utilization, frame loss and delay of the current BSS; and means for terminating a handoff and retaining communication with the current BSS when the calculated QoS index is at least equal to a QoS index threshold.
13. The WTRU of claim 12 wherein the calculation of the QoS index further comprises:
a) setting a QoS index to zero (0);
b) creating a list of QoS parameters;
c) selecting one of the QoS parameters;
d) comparing the selected QoS parameter with a high threshold for that QoS parameter; and e) performing one of incrementing the QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is greater than the high threshold for that QoS parameter;
retaining a current QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is equal to the threshold for that QoS parameter; and reducing the current QoS index.
a) setting a QoS index to zero (0);
b) creating a list of QoS parameters;
c) selecting one of the QoS parameters;
d) comparing the selected QoS parameter with a high threshold for that QoS parameter; and e) performing one of incrementing the QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is greater than the high threshold for that QoS parameter;
retaining a current QoS index when the selected QoS parameter is equal to the threshold for that QoS parameter; and reducing the current QoS index.
14. The WTRU of claim 13 wherein the current QoS index is reduced by (n+1) where n is equal to a number of available QoS parameters.
15. The WTRU of claim 12 further comprising:
means for terminating a handoff and maintaining communication with the current BSS when the QoS index is at least equal to the QoS index of the current BSS.
means for terminating a handoff and maintaining communication with the current BSS when the QoS index is at least equal to the QoS index of the current BSS.
16. The WTRU of claim 12 further comprising:
means for continuing a handoff operation when the QoS index is less than the QoS index of the current BSS.
means for continuing a handoff operation when the QoS index is less than the QoS index of the current BSS.
17. The WTRU of claim 16 wherein the continuing the handoff operation comprises:
obtaining a list of neighboring BSSs;
for each BSS from the list;
obtaining information in a mode response from the selected BSS needed for calculating the QoS index; and initiating handoff when the highest QoS index is greater than a hysteresis QoS threshold value.
obtaining a list of neighboring BSSs;
for each BSS from the list;
obtaining information in a mode response from the selected BSS needed for calculating the QoS index; and initiating handoff when the highest QoS index is greater than a hysteresis QoS threshold value.
18. The WTRU of claim 17 further comprising:
means for lowering the hysteresis QoS threshold to facilitate subsequent handoff procedures.
means for lowering the hysteresis QoS threshold to facilitate subsequent handoff procedures.
19. An integrated circuit comprising:
a received signal strength (RSS)/signal to noise ratio (SNR) measuring device for measuring the RSS or SNR of a beacon from each of a plurality of basic service sets; and a handover controller for determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class; terminating a handoff and retaining communication with a current BSS when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class; and evaluating other criteria to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
a received signal strength (RSS)/signal to noise ratio (SNR) measuring device for measuring the RSS or SNR of a beacon from each of a plurality of basic service sets; and a handover controller for determining a highest class of traffic service and quality of service (QoS) for the highest class; terminating a handoff and retaining communication with a current BSS when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) or received signal strength (RSS) is greater than a high threshold of the highest class; and evaluating other criteria to determine whether a handoff is desired when the SNR or RSS is less than the high threshold.
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