Sony Group Corporation
TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPARATUSES AND METHODS

Abstract:

A method for use in a mobile telecommunications network, the mobile telecommunications network including a base station providing wireless connectivity within a base station cell, a mobile node providing wireless connectivity within a local cell and configured to communicate with the base station, and a terminal configured to communicate wirelessly with the base station and configured to communicate wirelessly with the mobile node. The method includes: activating a limited base station radio connection between the terminal and the base station; and activating one of a full local radio connection and a limited local radio connection between the terminal and the mobile node.