Patent attributes
In some scenarios it may be useful for a client terminal to know the location of one or more base stations in a wireless communication network. While a network may know its location accurately, it may not necessarily provide that information to client terminals. Furthermore, the location information for a base station may be required before a client terminal can communicate with a particular base station. A method and apparatus are disclosed that enable one or more base stations to determine their respective locations and efficiently provide that information to client terminals in broadcast, multicast or unicast manner. A client terminal may use the base station location information for improved client terminal and network performance, improved user experience, and reduced power consumption.
