A method and system for providing a reliable means to perform handoff from a code division multiple access (CDMA) system using a pilot signal to an alternative access communication technique system. Simple pilot box circuitry is added to a set of border base stations. The border base stations are base...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5594718?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5594718 - Method and apparatus for providing mobile unit assisted hard handoff from a CDMA communication system to an alternative access communication system