Maps feedback from three carriers into one codeword on a single HS-DPCCH channel to cut power overhead and avoid CM increase.
A small cell eNodeB state switching method acquires switching information to adjust operational modes based on user equipment access status.
A small cell discovery method assesses wireless backhaul connection indicators before handover to ensure network stability.
Geometry indicator signals allow user equipment to estimate low power node proximity, reducing uplink co-channel interference and enhancing network capacity.