Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a link layer handoff apparatus and method for coping with the existing packet-loss problem. SOLUTION: An intermediate buffer management layer (IBML) (201, 211) is introduced below a third layer of an OSI-based communications interface. The IBML buffers copies of OSI layer-3 packets that is transmitted via lower layers (205, 215) of the communications interface and manages the buffer contents using indications the IBML receives from one or more of the lower layers. When the IBML receives indication that a link layer hard handoff is in progress, the IBML transfers the presently being buffered packets to a corresponding IBML (202, 212) in the target communications interface. This sub-layer-3 buffer transfer enables the target communications interface to reduce packet-loss associated with the hard handoff. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
Various embodiments are described to address the need for an apparatus and method that improves link layer handoff by addressing the packet-loss problem existing today. An intermediate buffer management layer (IBML) (201, 211) is introduced below layer 3 of an OSI-based communications interface. The IBML buffers copies of OSI layer 3 packets being transmitted via lower layers (205, 215) of the interface and manages the buffer contents using indications the IBML receives from one or more of the lower layers. When the IBML receives an indication that a link layer hard handoff is proceeding, the IBML transfers the presently buffered packets to a corresponding IBML (202, 212) in the target communications interface. This sub-layer 3 buffer transfer enables the target communications interface to reduce packet-loss associated with the hard handoff.
Abstract:
A communication device (202) minimizes an opportunity for a queue stall during a communication session employing a reliable transport protocol by setting a current mode of operation for a Radio Link Protocol (RLP) and, based on a quality of an air interface (118), switching to an RLP mode of operation different from the current mode during the communication session.
Abstract:
A communication device (202) minimizes an opportunity for a queue stall during a communication session employing a reliable transport protocol by setting a current mode of operation for a Radio Link Protocol (RLP) and, based on a quality of an air interface (118), switching to an RLP mode of operation different from the current mode during the communication session.
Abstract:
Various embodiments are described to address the need for an apparatus and method that improves link layer handoff by addressing the packet-loss problem existing today. An intermediate buffer management layer (IBML) (201, 211) is introduced below layer 3 of an OSI-based communications interface. The IBML buffers copies of OSI layer 3 packets being transmitted via lower layers (205, 215) of the interface and manages the buffer contents using indications the IBML receives from one or more of the lower layers. When the IBML receives an indication that a link layer hard handoff is proceeding, the IBML transfers the presently buffered packets to a corresponding IBML (202, 212) in the target communications interface. This sub-layer 3 buffer transfer enables the target communications interface to reduce packet-loss associated with the hard handoff.
Abstract:
Various embodiments are described to address the need for an apparatus and method that improves link layer handoff by addressing the packet-loss problem existing today. An intermediate buffer management layer (IBML) (201, 211) is introduced below layer 3 of an OSI-based communications interface. The IBML buffers copies of OSI layer 3 packets being transmitted via lower layers (205, 215) of the interface and manages the buffer contents using indications the IBML receives from one or more of the lower layers. When the IBML receives an indication that a link layer har d handoff is proceeding, the IBML transfers the presently buffered packets to a corresponding IBML (202, 212) in the target communications interface. This sub-layer 3 buffer transfer enables the target communications interface to reduce packet-loss associated with the hard handoff.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for performing Mobile/IP handoff between different access technologies. Associated with each access technology are two thresholds, a Low Water Mark and a High Water Mark. The method uses these water marks to its access technology selection in a particular environment. Using the method, a mobile node 102 remains on its preferred network when the signal strength on the preferred network (interface) is above the low water mark. When the signal strength on the preferred network drops below the high water mark, the method calculates the low water mark for the network. When the signal strength on the preferred network drops below the low water mark (LWM), the method initiates handoff to the next available network that meets certain conditions. The method initiates handoff back to the preferred network when the signal strength measurement on the preferred network is again above the high water mark.
Abstract:
A method (1700) and apparatus (1801) provide channel estimation with extended bandwidth filters. Antenna (1813) receives a signal such as a pilot signal and detects a bandwidth associated with the pilot signal in a detector (320). One of a plurality of filters (603, 605, 607, and 609) including extended bandwidth filters (311) and a default filter (305) can be selected by a selector (617). If the detector detects activity associated with a wider bandwidth, the filter associated with the wider bandwidth is selected over the presently selected filter. If no activity is detected, the default filter is selected.
Abstract:
Método para traspaso de capa de enlace mejorado que comprende las etapas de: almacenar en memoria intermedia copias de paquetes por una capa de gestión de memoria intermedia, IBML (201, 211) en una interfaz de comunicaciones basada en interconexión de sistemas abiertos, OSI, fuente para producir un grupo de paquetes almacenados en memoria intermedia, en el que los paquetes son paquetes de capa 3 de OSI que están transmitiéndose a través de al menos una capa inferior de la interfaz de comunicaciones basada en OSI fuente, estando las capas inferiores por debajo de la capa 3 de OSI; recibir, por la IBML (201, 211) desde una capa inferior de la al menos una capa inferior, una indicación de que un traspaso duro de capa de enlace es inminente; transferir, por la IBML (201, 211) en respuesta a la indicación de traspaso duro de capa de enlace, el grupo de paquetes almacenados en memoria intermedia a una IBML (202, 212) objetivo en una interfaz de comunicaciones basada en OSI objetivo.