Methods and devices for adjusting resource management procedures in heterogeneous communication networks

A mobile device operable in a heterogeneous communication network to transmit messages to and receive messages from a node operating in a cell, comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory coupled to the processor;
• a transceiver coupled to the processor;
• and
• an antenna coupled to the transceiver configured to transmit and receive messages;
• wherein the processor is configured to:
• transmit a first message to the node, the first message including a request for cell information;
• receive a second message transmitted from the node, the second message including the requested cell information;
• measure signal reception information;
• process the received cell information and measured signal reception information to determine an adjustment to a resource management procedure;
• and
• adjust the resource management procedure based on the determined adjustment.

A method for adjusting resource management procedures in a mobile device communicating with a node operating in a cell in a heterogeneous communication network, the method comprising:

• receiving a first message from the mobile device, the first message including a request for cell information;
• measuring a value relating to received signal strength;
• and
• transmitting a second message to the mobile device only when the measured value is greater than a predetermined threshold value, the second message including the requested cell information.

A node operable in a heterogeneous communication network to transmit messages to and receive messages from a mobile device operating in a cell, comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory coupled to the processor;
• a network interface coupled to the processor;
• a transceiver coupled to the network interface;
• and
• an antenna coupled to the transceiver configured to transmit and receive messages;
• wherein the processor is configured to:
• receive a first message from the mobile device, the first message including a request for cell information;
• measure a value relating to received signal strength;
• transmit a second message to the mobile device only when the measured value is greater than a predetermined threshold value, the second message including the requested cell information.

A method for adjusting resource management procedures in a mobile device communicating with a node operating in a cell in a heterogeneous communication network, the method comprising:

• receiving a message transmitted from the node, the message including cell information;
• measuring signal reception information;
• processing the received cell information and measured signal reception information to determine an adjustment to a resource management procedure;
• and
• adjusting the resource management procedure based on the determined adjustment.

A mobile device operable in a heterogeneous communication network to transmit messages to and receive messages from a node operating in a cell, comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory coupled to the processor;
• a transceiver coupled to the processor;
• and
• an antenna coupled to the transceiver configured to transmit and receive messages;
• wherein the processor is configured to:
• receive a message transmitted from the node, the message including cell information;
• measure signal reception information;
• process the received cell information and measured signal reception information to determine an adjustment to a resource management procedure;
• and
• adjust the resource management procedure based on the determined adjustment.