Fast Inter-RAT Transition via UE-Specific Thresholds

The patent applies preliminary action by performing fast data transition procedures during the handover process. The system establishes data transmission paths and prepares routing information in advance, allowing data to be forwarded through alternative routes (such as via Wi-Fi access points) before the handover is complete, thereby maintaining data transmission efficiency while reducing actual interruption time.

The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a gateway or access point as a mediator during inter-RAT handover. When transitioning between cellular and Wi-Fi systems, the gateway acts as an intermediate node that forwards data packets, enabling seamless data transmission during the handover process and preventing data loss or interruptions.

The patent applies universality by designing a gateway entity that performs multiple functions across different wireless systems. The gateway can operate as both a cellular base station and a Wi-Fi access point, enabling it to handle data transmission in both cellular and Wi-Fi networks. This multi-functional approach allows the system to extend coverage and capacity across heterogeneous networks while centralizing complexity in a single versatile entity.

The patent uses an intermediary gateway as a mediator between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. This gateway simplifies the interworking complexity by providing a standardized interface and protocol translation layer, allowing seamless data transmission between heterogeneous systems without requiring complex integration at each endpoint.

The patent applies merging by consolidating control of simultaneous data transmission through primary and secondary RAT systems into a single gateway entity. The gateway combines the cellular base station and Wi-Fi access point functions, enabling it to manage data flows across both networks centrally. This unified control approach maintains transmission reliability through diverse paths while reducing overall control complexity compared to distributed management.

The gateway acts as an intermediary that manages simultaneous transmissions through both cellular and Wi-Fi systems. It performs routing decisions, packet forwarding, and protocol adaptation centrally, simplifying the control architecture while enabling reliable multi-path transmission. The intermediary handles the complexity of coordinating both networks, allowing endpoint devices to benefit from enhanced reliability without managing the complexity themselves.