Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for operating in reduced slotted mode. Following the release of the traffic channel, a mobile station (102) and base station (108) operate with a shorter slot cycle governed by a reduced slot cycle index value. The mobile station and base station operate using the reduced slot cycle index value until a particular time occurs governed by a reduced slotted timer value or for a period of time governed by the reduced slotted timer value. The invention provides faster call setup for mobile station terminated calls, without requiring registration with a MSC (110) to change between the reduced slot cycle index value and the registered slot cycle index value.
Abstract:
In a communication system a method for selecting a set of preferences for use during transmission of information to a particular destination anticipates selecting a list of one or more destinations (502), each destination having a key and a set of preferences, each preference further having a value. A historical database is indexed via (504 and 508) the key to retrieve a set of database entries, each entry having a set of preferences, each preference further having a value. The retrieved database entries are filtered (506 and 512) in order to identify those entries exhibiting a predefined set of criteria. After filtering (518), the preference values (514 and 516) within the identified database entries are applied during transmission and subsequent processing of the information (520).
Abstract:
Various embodiments are described herein to address the need for reducing call setup delays with respect to supplemental channels. Modifications to channel assignment messaging (104), such as an enhanced ECAM, and service connection messaging (108), such as an enhanced SCM, are described. These modifications enable the assignment of SCHs (110) earlier in the call setup sequence. In addition, embodiments for determining and anticipating when such modified messaging may effectively speed the transfer of data (including VoIP) between a BS (201) and an MS (210) are described.
Abstract:
To address the need for reducing call setup time without degrading the originator's service, a RAN (103) transmits a channel assignment message in a paging slot monitored by a target unit (113). The target unit responds to this channel assignment page indicating its availability and location within the RAN coverage area. The RAN then indicates the availability of the target unit to the calling unit (120) that originated the service request. In this way, the originator is able to proceed with the communication service, while the target completes its call setup.
Abstract:
In a communication system a method for selecting a set of preferences for use during transmission of information to a particular destination anticipates selecting a list of one or more destinations (502), each destination having a key and a set of preferences, each preference further having a value. A historical database is indexed via (504 and 508) the key to retrieve a set of database entries, each entry having a set of preferences, each preference further having a value. The retrieved database entries are filtered (506 and 512) in order to identify those entries exhibiting a predefined set of criteria. After filtering (518), the preference values (514 and 516) within the identified database entries are applied during transmission and subsequent processing of the information (520).
Abstract:
A presence agent (101) receives a message with a request for a status of one or more entities. The presence agent (101) determines the status of the entities, and transmits a message with the status of the entities. Transmitting the message includes initiating a connection to a communication device (107). A watcher (103) monitors the status of the entities, and provides updated information regarding the status to the users. The watcher (103) receives a request for a status of entities, determines the status of the entities, and transmits, in response to receipt of the request, a response indicating the status. A communication device (107) transmits a message having a request for status of entities. The communication device receives, from a connection initiated by a communication network (105), a message with a status of the entities, and processes the status of the entities, in response thereto.
Abstract:
To address the need for efficiently performing channel assignment in a manner that reduces call setup time, the present embodiments provide an abbreviated channel assignment message (300) that references information stored by a remote unit (113). The information that is referenced can be removed from the message. By shrinking the channel assignment message in this manner, the present embodiment allows it to be transmitted in a paging slot without negatively impacting the battery life of listening units. Thus, the reduced-call-setup-time benefit of transmitting a channel assignment message in a paging slot can be realized without trading off battery life.
Abstract:
To address the need for reducing call setup time without degrading the originator's service, a RAN (103) transmits a channel assignment message in a paging slot monitored by a target unit (113). The target unit responds to this channel assignment page indicating its availability and location within the RAN coverage area. The RAN then indicates the availability of the target unit to the calling unit (120) that originated the service request. In this way, the originator is able to proceed with the communication service, while the target completes its call setup.
Abstract:
A communication system (100) provides communication services from a plurality of base stations (111-134) in a corresponding plurality of registration areas to a mobile station (150). A method in communication system (100) includes pre-registering mobile station (150) with plurality of base stations (111-134) according to a predefined plan (170) that includes a pattern of location and time of mobile station (150) expected to be in the plurality of registration areas. Mobile station (150) accordingly need not to initiate or repeat its registration with plurality of base stations (111-134) as long as its location at a specified time matches predefined plan (170).
Abstract:
A communication system (100) provides network-based battery power management that may be transparent to a user of a mobile station (MS) (102). When one or more elements of a network of the communication system determines (506) that the MS is operating at a low power supply charge level and/or has experienced a significant change in a charging level of the power supply, the one or more network elements may arrange for postponement (510) of delivery of a delay-tolerant service to the MS or for adjustment (508, 512) of one or more of a characteristic of a service provided to the MS and a parameter of a radio communication with the MS, including restoration (514, 516) of full services to an MS whose power supply charge level has been restored.