Abstract: Physical layer cell identity (PCI) misconfiguration in a self-organizing network (SON) (100) can be detected (168). An automatic neighbor relations (ANR) function (225) can execute at an eNodeB cell (210) of a long term evolution (LTE) telecommunications network (122, 124, 126). This execution can cause the eNodeB (210) to detect misconfiguration (168) of physical layer cell identity (PCI) values by causing a sample of user equipment (UE) (112, 114,116) to convey PCI values (146) of neighboring cells to the eNodeB cell (124), which the eNodeB cell uses to detect PCI confusion or PCI collision situations (168). In one embodiment, the ANR function (225) can leverage a reportCGI trigger (227) for UE measurement reporting.

Abstract: A method for handing off handset in a mobile communication network that defines at a base station (110) an adjusted handover boundary (106) different from a default handover boundary (104) between the base station (110) and a different base station (116). Handover adjustment parameters can be conveyed (120) within messages to user equipment (UE) (112) within range (124) of the base station. The handover adjustment parameters can provide specifics for handover permitting the user equipment (UE) (120) receiving the messages to perform handover operations (166) in accordance with the adjusted handover boundary (106) instead of the default handover boundary (104). The handover adjustment parameters can increment the cell individual offset (CIO) (212) when adjusting for “too late” (210) handover conditions. The handover adjustment parameters decrease the cell individual offset (CIO) (222) when adjusting for “too early” (220) handover conditions.

Abstract: A system and method for resolving conflicting physical cell identification in a wireless communication system includes a first step 200-204 of detecting a physical cell identification conflict. A next step 206 includes correcting a neighbour relation table in response to the conflict. A next step 208 includes receiving an ambiguous physical cell identification. A next step 210 includes resolving the ambiguous physical cell identification.

Abstract: A system and method for physical cell identification in a wireless communication system includes a first step 500 of providing a set of temporary physical cell identifications for cells. A next step 502 includes identifying a new cell in the communication system. A next step 506 includes allocating a temporary physical cell identification for the new cell. A next step 510 includes changing the temporary physical cell identification of the new cell to a permanent physical cell identification.