What are different types of handoffs?

A Business Process Handoff is an activity of transferring a person, responsibility, or information from one person to another, one system to another, or one department to another . The successful transfer of this information is critical to run smooth business processes.

Handoff refers to a process of transferring an ongoing call or data session from one channel . connected to the core network to another . • Process of transferring a MS from one base station to another.

Explanation: Handoff occurs when a mobile moves into a different cell while a conversation is in progress . The MSC automatically transfers the call to a new channel belonging to the new base station. 2. Handoff does not require voice and control channel to be allocated to channels associated with the new base station.

The handoffs are of following types: