Abstract:
Method and apparatus for an access termi-nal which makes handoff decisions between a number of potential alternative attachment points based on service level indicating metrics are described. The access terminal computes a service level indicating metric differently for a current connection than for a potential alternative connec-tion. A service level indicating metric is a function of load-ing information and received signal strength. A selection may be made by selecting between attachment points by se-lecting the attachment point having the highest service lev-el indicating metric from among a plurality of attachment points, one per possible carrier where the attachment point which is considered for a given carrier is the one having the best connection for the given carrier. The access termi-nal handoff decision approach provides handoff decisions which are nearly as optimal as those which can be achieved using a centralized control node but without the require-ment for centralized handoff decisions.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for an access terminal which makes handoff decisions between a number of potential alternative attachment points based on service level indicating metrics are described. The access terminal computes a service level indicating metric differently for a current connection than for a potential alternative connection. A service level indicating metric is a function of loading information and received signal strength. A selection may be made by selecting between attachment points by selecting the attachment point having the highest service level indicating metric from among a plurality of attachment points, one per possible carrier where the attachment point which is considered for a given carrier is the one having the best connection for the given carrier. The access terminal handoff decision approach provides handoff decisions which are nearly as optimal as those which can be achieved using a centralized control node but without the requirement for centralized handoff decisions.
Abstract:
Configuracion de un dispositivo anfitrion mediante la utilizacion del MMP, que es un protocolo que se basa en el MIP pero que no está asociado con varias deficiencias asociadas con éste ultimo. En particular, es posible configurar un terminal inalámbrico para ejecutar el MMP y para enviar mensajes que se conforman al MMP, mediante un enlace inalámbrico. Es posible configurar una estacion base para que actue como un servidor de DHCP. La estacion base puede proveer informacion sobre la configuracion al dispositivo anfitrion mediante DHCP.
Abstract:
A terminal is assigned an active identifier for use while in an active state of a connection with a base station. The base station periodically broadcasts the status of the active identifiers for that base station, e.g., via status validation bits that indicate whether each active identifier is currently assigned to a terminal or not assigned to any terminal. The base station may also broadcast the identity (e.g., a scrambling mask) of the terminal assigned with each active identifier that is currently in use. If a terminal believes that it is assigned a particular active identifier, then the terminal checks the status validation bit for this active identifier. If this status validation bit indicates that the active identifier is currently in use, then the terminal may further check the scrambling mask sent for the active identifier in order to determine whether the terminal is actually assigned the active identifier.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for allocating repeating time periods in a wireless communication system. A timing reference, such as a beacon is identified. An overhead set of repeating time periods is identified, the overhead set of repeating time periods having an overhead signal periodicity related to the beacon. A data payload set of repeating time periods having a data payload periodicity related to the beacon time period is identified. The overhead set of repeating time periods is divided into a fixed bit-use subset of repeating time periods and a flexible bit use subset of repeating time periods.
Abstract:
The claimed subject matter relates to configuring a host device through utilization of MMP, which is a protocol that is based upon MIP but not associated with several deficiencies associated therewith. In particular, a wireless terminal can be configured to run MMP and send messages that conform to MMP over a wireless link. A base station can be configured to act as a DHCP server. The base station can provide configuration information to host device by way of DHCP.