Methods and systems for implementing an inter-frequency measurement procedure in the presence of a closed access node

Abstract

Systems and methods are described for implementing an inter-frequency measurement procedure in a wireless communication network. A group of wireless devices are selected based on a selection criteria. A first parameter value associated with a first access node is received from the selected group of wireless devices at the first access node. Proximity of a second access node to the first access node is estimated based on the received first parameter value. A second parameter value that is similar to the first parameter value and associated with the first access node is received from a non-selected wireless device. Quality indicators for the non-selected wireless device are monitored at the first access node. A relationship between the received first parameter value and the quality indicators for the non-selected wireless device is determined. An inter-frequency measurement procedure based on the determined relationship is initiated.

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