A method for minimizing search time and disruption of current service on an originating frequency during a frequency search excursion to a target frequency as part of an inter-frequency hard handoff between cells on different RF CDMA channels. Disruption of service on the current frequency during the...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US8170558?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8170558 - Method and system for performing a handoff in a wireless communication system, such as a hard handoff
