Abstract:
Method and apparatus for providing location information to an Access Terminal (AT) when the Access Network (AN) is unable to contact a last serving PDSN, else maintaining the previous location information. In one embodiment, AN elements within an area supported by a Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) are given a same Access Network ID (ANID). In this way, movement of the AT within the area supported by the PDSN do not initiate an update of location information. The AT receives location information specific to the PDSN and not the AN.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for encrypting transmission traffic at separate protocol layers L1 (220), L2 (210), and L3 (200) so that separate encryption elements (204) can be assigned to separate types of transmission traffic (201, 203, 205), which allows the implementation of different levels of encryption according to service requirements. Encryption elements (204) use variable value inputs, called crypto-syncs, along with semi-permanent encryption keys to protect from replay attacks from rogue mobile stations. Since crypto-sync values vary, a method for synchronization and authentificated registration of crypto-syncs is also presented. Crypto-scancs can be built expediently for each different type of traffic frame by using different system resources. In one embodiment, a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) can be used to verify crypto-syncs.
Abstract:
Exemplary methods, apparatuses, and systems for image processing are described. One or more reference images are selected based on image quality scores. At least a portion of each reference image is merged to create an output image. An output image with motion artifacts is compared to a target to correct the motion artifacts of the output image.
Abstract:
In a multiple-access network, network access terminals (106) can communicate with network infrastructure access nodes (104), or conduct peer-to-peer communications (110). The access terminals are adapted to adjust the transmit power level in response to power control commands received from the access nodes and from other access terminals.
Abstract:
Techniques for minimizing call setup latency are disclosed. In one aspect, a channel assignment message is sent with a flag to direct the use of previously negotiated service parameters. This aspect eliminates the need for service negotiation messages. In another aspect, a channel assignment message is sent with an active set identifier instead of an active set and its parameters. This aspect reduces the transmission time of the channel assignment message. In yet another aspect, call setup without paging is facilitated by a mobile station (106) sending a pilot strength measurement message between active communication sessions, such that a channel assignment message can be used for mobile station terminated call setup without the need for mobile station paging and related messages.
Abstract:
A novel method and apparatus is disclosed for performing seamless handoff of a mobile station (MS) between Radio Access Networks (RANs) that use different types of wireless interfaces. The described embodiments enable an MS to handoff between different RANs without causing routing ambiguity, and without substantial loss of network data. Upon moving from the coverage area of a first RAN using a first wireless interface to the coverage area of a second RAN using a second wireless interface, an MS determines whether routing ambiguity may result from the change of RAN and, based on the determination, triggers a re-registration of its network address. A foreign agent (FA) within a packet data serving node (PDSN) monitors network address re-registrations are being created for the same MS. Based on this determination, the PDSN terminates redundant R-P network connections resulting from movement of the MS between different RANs.
Abstract:
Techniques to forward unsolicited messages from an (IS-2000) CDMA radio network via an HDR radio network to an access terminal. A session is first established between the access terminal and the HDR radio network. During session establishment or thereafter, the access terminal indicates to the HDR radio network an interest in receiving unsolicited messages from the CDMA radio network, and may further indicates an interest to be paged for a particular set of service options. The access terminal typically also registers with the CDMA radio network. Thereafter, unsolicited messages can be sent from a mobile station controller (MSC) to the HDR and CDMA radio networks, or sent from the MSC to the CDMA radio network, which then forwards the messages to the HDR radio network. The HDR radio network encapsulates the unsolicited messages and sends the encapsulated messages on a forward traffic channel, a designated control channel cycle, or via other channels to the access terminal. The forwarding of unsolicited messages allows the CDMA radio network to communicate with (e.g., page) and provide service to an access terminal that is in communication with, or is tuned to the HDR radio network.
Abstract:
A novel and improved method and apparatus for generating a reduced peak amplitude high data rate channel comprised of a set of lower rate channels is described. The set of lower rate channels (90, 92) are phase rotated before being summed and transmitted. The amount of phase rotation is dependent on the number of channels used to form the higher rate channel (102). In an embodiment wheretwo lower rate channels (90, 92) are used, the in-phase and quadrature-phase components of the two channels are complex multiplied (94, 96) before upconversion with an in-phase and quadrature-phase sinusoids. For a high rate channel comprised of more than two lower rate channels, the in-phase and quadrature-phase component of each channel is upconverted with a set of sinusoids that are phase offset from one another.
Abstract:
Techniques for selecting a serving sector for a terminal based on server selection information in order to balance the load of sectors in a wireless communication system are described. The server selection information for each sector may be set based on the load of the sector and may be used to rank the sector for selection as a serving sector. In one design, a terminal may receive server selection information for multiple sectors. The server selection information for each sector may include an offset used to adjust a measurement made by the terminal for the sector, a priority of the sector for selection as a serving sector, a DRCLock set based on the load of the sector, etc. The terminal may determine received signal qualities of the sectors. The terminal may then select one of the sectors as a serving sector based on the server selection information and the received signal qualities of the sectors.
Abstract:
A method for delivering SMS to ATs in a first communication network providing DO and 1x interfaces and for offloading the delivery of the SMS from a second communication network including an MSC, comprising monitoring a DO control channel for pages by an AT and delivering the SMS in SIP to the AT over the DO interface. The method may further comprise tuning the AT to the DO interface and determining whether the AT is SIP registered for using the DO interface. An application server determines whether the AT is SIP registered for using the DO interface. When the DO interface is not available, the SMS may be delivered over the 1x interface and the method further comprises the AT sending a special SMS to an SMS gateway, which causes the application server to remember that the AT is now monitoring the first communication network including a circuit-switched network.