Data Burst Communication Techniques for Mobile Communication Devices Operating in Packet Data Sessions

A mobile device experiences a condition where a time overlap exists between a packet data burst being communicated over a packet data channel of a serving cell and broadcast data burst being communicated over a broadcast control channel of a neighbor cell. The mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is not a candidate for an upcoming handoff. On the other hand, the mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the broadcast data burst instead of the packet data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff. The mobile device may set the RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on further identifying that a call drop is imminent. 1. A method for a mobile device having a radio frequency (RF) receiver for wireless communications , the method comprising:identifying, by the mobile device, when a packet data burst being communicated to the mobile device over a packet data channel of a serving cell and a broadcast data burst being communicated to the mobile device over a broadcast control channel of a neighbor cell are to be overlapped in time; andupon said identifying, setting the RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is not a candidate for an upcoming handoff.2. The method of further comprising:setting an RF transceiver to receive an initial portion of the packet data burst in response to identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff and that a call drop between the mobile device and the serving cell is imminent.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein setting the RF transceiver to receive an initial portion of the packet data burst comprises reducing a number of slots to be received.4. The method of further comprising controlling an RF transmitter of the mobile device ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING TRANSMISSION IN A SLOTTED RADIO DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM BY PAUSING DATA RECEPTION

Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses. 1. A method for transmitting by a device , the method comprising:receiving, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device;receiving, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device;performing data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and pausing data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots during a second time period subsequent to the first time period to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period; and', 'transmitting during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots., 'independently of the network2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting an indication of transmit and receive capabilities of the device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises sending an acknowledgment of received data on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring the plurality of first timeslots upon completion of the transmitting during the second time period.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

Method and apparatus for enabling transmission in a slotted radio data communication system by pausing data reception

Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses.

Scanning And Decoding Methods And Apparatus For Mobile Communications Devices

For each one of a plurality of broadcast control channels, a mobile device measures a signal strength level of a radio frequency (RF) signal from a wireless communication network. The mobile device then repeats the measuring at least one time so that at least one other signal strength level of the RF signal on the broadcast control channel is identified. The mobile device also receives and decodes information which is broadcasted on the broadcast control channel, and stores this broadcasted information in memory. The acts of receiving, decoding, and storing are performed after measuring the signal strength level of the RF signal, but prior to completion of an averaging function for calculating an averaged signal strength level of the signal strength levels. 1. A method in a mobile communication device for use in scanning for wireless communication networks , the method comprising: measuring, on the broadcast control channel, a signal strength level of a radio frequency (RF) signal from a wireless communication network;', 'repeating the act of measuring on the broadcast control channel at least one time so that at least one other signal strength level of the RF signal on the broadcast control channel is identified;', 'receiving and decoding information which is broadcasted on the broadcast control channel and storing the broadcasted information in memory; and', 'wherein the acts of receiving, decoding, and storing for said broadcast channel are performed after measuring the signal strength level of the RF signal but prior to completion of an averaging function for calculating an averaged signal strength level of the signal strength levels on said broadcast control channel., 'for each one of a plurality of broadcast control channels2. The method of claim 1 , the mobile communication device being operative in accordance with Global Systems for Mobile communications (GSM).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the broadcasted information includes a broadcasted network ...

Data Burst Communication Techniques For Mobile Communication Devices Operating In Packet Data Sessions

A mobile device experiences a condition where a time overlap exists between a packet data burst being communicated over a packet data channel of a serving cell and broadcast data burst being communicated over a broadcast control channel of a neighbor cell. The mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is not a candidate for an upcoming handoff. On the other hand, the mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the broadcast data burst instead of the packet data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff. The mobile device may set the RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on further identifying that a call drop is imminent. 1. A method for use in a mobile device having a radio frequency (RF) receiver for wireless communications , the method comprising: setting the RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is not a candidate for an upcoming handoff; and', 'setting the RE receiver to receive the broadcast data burst instead of the packet data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff., 'when a time overlap exists between a packet data burst being communicated over a packet data channel of a serving cell and broadcast data burst being communicated over a broadcast control channel of a neighbor cell2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:setting the RF receiver to receive the broadcast data burst instead of the packet data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff and that a call drop between the mobile device and the serving cell is imminent.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:identifying that a call drop is imminent when a signal strength measurement of the serving cell is ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING TRANSMISSION IN A SLOTTED RADIO DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM BY PAUSING DATA RECEPTION

Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses. 1. A method for transmitting by a device , the method comprising:receiving, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device;receiving, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device;performing data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and pausing data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots during a second time period subsequent to the first time period to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period; and', 'transmitting during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots., 'independently of the network2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting an indication of transmit and receive capabilities of the device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises sending an acknowledgment of received data on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring the plurality of first timeslots upon completion of the transmitting during the second time period.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

Data Burst Communication Techniques for Mobile Communication Devices Operating In Packet Data Sessions

A mobile device experiences a condition where a time overlap exists between a packet data burst being communicated over a packet data channel of a serving cell and broadcast data burst being communicated over a broadcast control channel of a neighbor cell. The mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is not a candidate for an upcoming handoff. On the other hand, the mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the broadcast data burst instead of the packet data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff. The mobile device may set the RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on further identifying that a call drop is imminent. 1. A method for a mobile device having a radio frequency (RF) receiver for wireless communications , the method comprising:when a packet data burst being communicated to the mobile device over a packet data channel of a serving cell and a broadcast data burst being communicated to the mobile device over a broadcast control channel of a neighbor cell are identified by the mobile device to be overlapped in time:setting the RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is not a candidate for an upcoming handoff; andsetting the RF receiver to receive an initial portion of the packet data burst by reducing a number of slots to be received in response to identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff and that a call drop between the mobile device and the serving cell is imminent.2. The method of further comprising controlling an RF transmitter of the mobile device to cancel an uplink packet data burst if the uplink packet data burst would overlap in time with the broadcast data burst and the device identifies that the neighbor cell is a candidate for ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING TRANSMISSION IN A SLOTTED RADIO DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM BY PAUSING DATA RECEPTION

Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses. 120-. (canceled)21. A method in a wireless network , the method comprising:transmitting, to a device, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device;transmitting, to the device, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device, wherein the allocation of one or more second timeslots comprises at least one timeslot such as transmission of data by the device on the at least one timeslot requires the device to pause reception of data on at least one of the plurality of first timeslots for conforming to time requirements to switch between different modes of operation of the device;transmitting data to the device on one or more of the plurality of first timeslots during a frame or a group of frames; andreceiving data from the device on the at least one timeslot of the one or more second timeslots during the frame or the group of frames.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of first timeslots comprises an entire time frame.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein transmitting an allocation of the one or more second timeslots includes sending a USF claim 21 , the USF enabling the device to transmit on one or more designated second timeslots.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising receiving an indication of transmit and receive capabilities of the device.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising receiving an indication of ...

Autonomous radio telemetry

An improved radio modem is disclosed for use with an autonomous radio telemetry system. The radio modem includes a reprogrammable microprocessor, a radio transceiver, and a serial interface. By providing a software program within the radio modem that converts the serial interface into a general purpose interface to external input/output devices, and by providing additional programmed decision making capability into the radio modem, no external telemetry computer is required to interface with the input/output devices, and the radio modem operates as a combination telemetry computer and radio device. The radio modem also includes a novel reprogrammable state machine architecture for communicating with the input/output devices, and for deciding what actions to take based on the status of the external devices.

Method and apparatus for enabling transmission of communication response in a slotted radio data communication system

Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses.

Method for routing a message in a wireless communication system

A system and method for implementing local base stations is provided. The system includes a plurality of mobile devices, a local area network (LAN), and a plurality of local base stations coupled to the LAN. Each local base station in the system has a unique address on the LAN, and is configured to transmit and receive data packets to and from the mobile devices. Using the unique address assigned to a particular local base station, the data packets may be transferred between local base stations over the LAN. Each local base station in the system may include a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to a sound card and a network interface card, and a transmitting and receiving means that sends and receives modulated RF signals to and from the mobile devices. The sound card is configured to demodulate an incoming RF signal to produce an incoming frame of data, and to generate an outgoing modulated RF signal from an outgoing frame of data. Each local base station may also include a software module executed by the CPU and configured to extract a packet of data from the incoming RF signal and encode the packet of data into an outgoing datagram that includes addressing information enabling the outgoing datagram to be directed to another local base station over the LAN, and also configured to extract a data packet from an incoming datagram received from the LAN and encode the data packet into the outgoing frame of data tha includes information enabling the outgoing frame of data to be transmitted to the mobile device.

Scanning and decoding methods and apparatus for mobile communication devices

In one illustrative scanning and decoding method, a signal strength level of an RF signal on an RF channel is measured for a plurality of RF channels of an RF band. The act of measuring a signal strength level is repeated at least one time to obtain at least one other signal strength level of the RF signal. Subsequently, an averaging function is completed with use of the signal strength level and the at least one other signal strength level for identifying an averaged signal strength level of the RF signal. At least one optimal RF signal is then identified based on the averaged signal strength levels of the RF signals on the RF channels. In between the repeated acts of measuring signal strength levels of the RF signals, and prior to identifying the averaged signal strength levels, control information is decoded on at least one of the RF channels and stored in memory. A wireless communication network is selected for communication with use of the control information stored in the memory which corresponds to one of the at least one optimal RF signal. In this manner, the mobile station expeditiously obtains the control information for network selection or other purposes prior to completing the averaging of the signal strength levels.

Fm discriminator

A wireless radio modem that may be incorporated into a host system or connected through a PCMCIA or similar port to a host system includes radio frequency modulation/demodulation circuitry employing electronic device elements that operate in a frequency range that minimizes the RF interference between the radio modem and the host system. Radio modem power conservation is maximized by 1) simplifying signal modulation processing by use of a two-point waveform transition table, thereby reducing processing requirements; and 2)incorporating a "sleep mode" feature in which all non-timer circuitry is powered-down when not in use.

Apparatus and method for frequency band sampling and decoding for a mobile communication device

Wireless radio modem with minimal interdevice rf interference

A wireless radio modem that may be incorporated into a host system or connected through a PCMCIA or similar port to a host system includes radio frequency modulation/demodulation circuitry employing electronic device elements that operate in a frequency range that minimizes the RF interference between the radio modem and the host system. Radio modem power conservation is maximized by 1) simplifying signal modulation processing by use of a two-point waveform transition table, thereby reducing processing requirements; and 2)incorporating a "sleep mode" feature in which all non-timer circuitry is powered-down when not in use.

Scanning and decoding methods and apparatus for mobile communication devices

In one illustrative scanning and decoding method, a signal strength level of an RF signal on an RF channel is measured for a plurality of RF channels of an RF band. The act of measuring a signal strength level is repeated at least one time to obtain at least one other signal strength level of the RF signal. Subsequently, an averaging function is completed with use of the signal strength level and the at least one other signal strength level for identifying an averaged signal strength level of the RF signal. At least one optimal RF signal is then identified based on the averaged signal strength levels of the RF signals on the RF channels. In between the repeated acts of measuring signal strength levels of the RF signals, and prior to identifying the averaged signal strength levels, control information is decoded on at least one of the RF channels and stored in memory. A wireless communication network is selected for communication with use of the control information stored in the memory which corresponds to one of the at least one optimal RF signal. In this manner, the mobile station expeditiously obtains the control information for network selection or other purposes prior to completing the averaging of the signal strength levels.

Scanning and decoding methods and apparatus for mobile communications devices

For each one of a plurality of broadcast control channels, a mobile device measures a signal strength level of a radio frequency (RF) signal from a wireless communication network. The mobile device then repeats the measuring at least one time so that at least one other signal strength level of the RF signal on the broadcast control channel is identified. The mobile device also receives and decodes information which is broadcasted on the broadcast control channel, and stores this broadcasted information in memory. The acts of receiving, decoding, and storing are performed after measuring the signal strength level of the RF signal, but prior to completion of an averaging function for calculating an averaged signal strength level of the signal strength levels.

Contact management for mobile communication devices in wireless packet switched networks

Methods and apparatus for maintaining contact with a wireless communication network improve the timeliness in which traffic is delivered to a mobile communication device in marginal coverage areas. The number of times the mobile device informs the network of its presence in such coverage may be reduced based on predetermined network characteristics. In one illustrative example, the method involves continually maintaining and updating a message decode history list in memory and comparing it with a predetermined paging pattern of the network. The message decode history list keeps track of whether or not each message of a most recent plurality of regularly broadcasted messages has been successfully decoded. An update message which informs the network of the mobile device is transmitted in response to identifying that unsuccessful message decode indicators in the history list overlap with all page transmission periods of the network paging pattern. Conversely, the update message is not normally transmitted in response to identifying that any successful message decode indicator in the history list overlaps with any page transmission period of the network paging pattern.

Wireless radio modem with minimal interdevice rf interference

A wireless radio modem that may be incorporated into a host system or connected through a PCMCIA or similar port to a host system includes radio frequency modulation/demodulation circuitry employing electronic device elements that operate in a frequency range that minimizes the RF interference between the radio modem and the host system. Radio modem power conservation is maximized by 1) simplifying signal modulation processing by use of a two-point waveform transition table, thereby reducing processing requirements; and 2) incorporating a "sleep mode" feature in which all non-timer circuitry is powered-down when not in use.

Contact management for mobile communication devices in wireless packet switched networks

Methods and apparatus for maintaining contact with a wireless communication network improve the timeliness in which traffic is delivered to a mobile communication device in marginal coverage areas. The number of times the mobile device informs the network of its presence in such coverage may be reduced based on predetermined network characteristics. In one illustrative example, the method involves continually maintaining and updating a message decode history list in memory and comparing it with a predetermined paging pattern of the network. The message decode history list keeps track of whether or not each message of a most recent plurality of regularly broadcasted messages has been successfully decoded. An update message which informs the network of the mobile device is transmitted in response to identifying that unsuccessful message decode indicators in the history list overlap with all page transmission periods of the network paging pattern. Conversely, the update message is not normally transmitted in response to identifying that any successful message decode indicator in the history list overlaps with any page transmission period of the network paging pattern.

Method and apparatus for transmission of communication response in a slotted radio data communication system

Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses.

Scanning and decoding methods and apparatus for mobile communication devices

In one illustrative scanning and decoding method, a signal strength level of an RF signal on an RF channel is measured for a plurality of RF channels of an RF band. The act of measuring a signal strength level is repeated at least one time to obtain at least one other signal strength level of the RF signal. Subsequently, an averaging function is completed with use of the signal strength level and the at least one other signal strength level for identifying an averaged signal strength level of the RF signal. At least one optimal RF signal is then identified based on the averaged signal strength levels of the RF signals on the RF channels. In between the repeated acts of measuring signal strength levels of the RF signals, and prior to identifying the averaged signal strength levels, control information is decoded on at least one of the RF channels and stored in memory. A wireless communication network is selected for communication with use of the control information stored in the memory which corresponds to one of the at least one optimal RF signal. In this manner, the mobile station expeditiously obtains the control information for network selection or other purposes prior to completing the averaging of the signal strength levels.

Contact Management For Mobile Communication Devices In Wireless Packet Switched Networks

Methods and apparatus for efficient communications in a wireless communication network are provided. The wireless communication network has a predetermined network paging pattern which includes a plurality of page transmission periods during which repeated attempts for initiating a communication with a mobile communication device are made until the communication is established, if at all. The mobile device attempts to decode information over a wireless communication channel during each one of the page transmission periods. If the information is unsuccessfully decoded during all of the page transmission periods, the mobile device causes a message which informs the network of the mobile device to be transmitted to the wireless network. On the other hand, if the information is successfully decoded during at least some, but not all, of the page transmission periods, the mobile device refrains from transmitting the message to the wireless network.

Data burst communication techniques for mobile communication devices operating in packet data sessions

A mobile device experiences a condition where a time overlap exists between a packet data burst being communicated over a packet data channel of a serving cell and broadcast data burst being communicated over a broadcast control channel of a neighbor cell. The mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is not a candidate for an upcoming handoff. On the other hand, the mobile device sets its RF receiver to receive the broadcast data burst instead of the packet data burst based on identifying that the neighbor cell is a candidate for an upcoming handoff. The mobile device may set the RF receiver to receive the packet data burst instead of the broadcast data burst based on further identifying that a call drop is imminent.

Method and apparatus for enabling transmission of communication response in a slotted radio data communication system

Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses.

System and method for implementing local base stations

A system and method for implementing local base stations is provided. The system includes a plurality of mobile devices (20), a local area network (LAN) (14) , and a plurality of local base stations (44,46) coupled to the LAN. Each local base station in the system has a unique address on the LAN, and is configured to transmit and receive data packets to and from the mobile devices. Using the unique address assigned to a particular local base station, the data packets may be transferred between local base stations over the LAN. Each local base station in the system may include a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to a sound card and a network interface card, and a transmitting and receiving means that sends and receives modulated RF signals to and from the mobile devices. The sound card is configured to demodulate an incoming RF signal to produce an incoming frame of data, and to generate an outgoing modulated RF signal from an outgoing frame of data. Each local base station may also include a software module executed by the CPU and configured to extract a packet of data from the incoming RF signal and encode the packet of data into an outgoing datagram that includes addressing information enabling the outgoing datagram to be directed to another local base station over the LAN, and also configured to extract a data packet from an incoming datagram received from the LAN and encode the data packet into the outgoing frame of data tha includes information enabling the outgoing frame of data to be transmitted to the mobile device.

A method and system for detecting data congestion and applying a cell re-selection offset

Wireless radio modem with minimal interdevice rf interference

Apparatus and associated method for facilitating radio sub-system selection in a packet radio communication system

Wireless radio modem with minimal interdevice rf interference

A wireless radio modem that may be incorporated into a host system or connected through a PCMCIA or similar port to a host system includes radio frequency modulation/demodulation circuitry employing electronic device elements that operate in a frequency range that minimizes the RF interference between the radio modem and the host system. Radio modem power conservation is maximized by 1) simplifying signal modulation processing by use of a two-point waveform transition table, thereby reducing processing requirements; and 2) incorporating a 'sleep mode' feature in which all non-timer circuitry is powered-down when not in use.

CONTACT MANAGEMENT FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN PACKAGE SWITCHING RADIOELECTRIC SYSTEMS.

Un método de mantenimiento del contacto con una red de comunicaciones radioeléctricas, que comprende en un dispositivo de comunicación móvil las acciones de: mantener una lista del historial de decodificación de mensajes (904); comparar la lista del historial de decodificación de mensajes y un patrón (906) de búsqueda de la red predeterminado; y transmitir un mensaje de actualización (910) que informe a la red del dispositivo de comunicación móvil, en respuesta a la identificación de uno o más periodos de decodificación sin éxito en la lista del historial de decodificación de mensajes que se solapen con todos los periodos de transmisión de búsqueda en el patrón (908) de búsqueda de la red predeterminado. A method of maintaining contact with a radio communications network, comprising in a mobile communication device the actions of: maintaining a list of the message decoding history (904); compare the list of message decoding history and a search pattern (906) of the default network; and transmitting an update message (910) informing the network of the mobile communication device, in response to the identification of one or more decoding periods without success in the list of the decoding history of messages that overlap with all periods of transmission of search in the pattern (908) of search of the predetermined network.

System and method for implementing local base stations

A system and method for implementing local base stations is provided. The system includes a plurality of mobile devices, a local area network (LAN), and a plurality of local base stations coupled to the LAN. Each local base station in the system has a unique address on the LAN, and is configured to transmit and receive data packets to and from the mobile devices. Using the unique address assigned to a particular local base station, the data packets may be transferred between local base stations over the LAN. Each local base station in the system may include a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to a sound card and a network interface card, and a transmitting and receiving means that sends and receives modulated RF signals to and from the mobile devices. The sound card is configured to demodulate an incoming RF signal to produce an incoming frame of data, and to generate an outgoing modulated RF signal from an outgoing frame of data. Each local base station may also include a software module executed by the CPU and configured to extract a packet of data from the incoming RF signal and encode the packet of data into an outgoing datagram that includes addressing information enabling the outgoing datagram to be directed to another local base station over the LAN, and also configured to extract a data packet from an incoming datagram received from the LAN and encode the data packet into the outgoing frame of data that includes information enabling the outgoing frame of data to be transmitted to the mobile device.

Verfahren und system zur übertragung einer kommunikationsantwort in einem schlitzdatenfunkübertragungssystem

Einrichtung und verfahren zur frequenzband- abtastung und dekodieren für ein mobiles kommunikationsgerät

Kontaktmanagement für mobile kommunikationsgeräte in mobilen paketnetzen

Kontaktmanagement für mobile kommunikationsgeräte in mobilen paketnetzen

Verfahren zur erkennung des datenstaus und anwendung eines zellenneuauswahl-versatzes

Power reception optimization method, and associated apparatus, for operating upon an encoded data block

Apparatus, and an associated method, for recovering the informational content of an encoded data block. Data bursts are delivered to a receiver. A series of data bursts together include all of the informational content of the encoded data block. A detector detects delivery to the receiver of the data bursts. A determiner determines indicia associated with the communicated data. And, responsive thereto, the data is decoded, selectably utilizing fewer than all of the data bursts that form the encoded data block.

Verfahren zur optimierung von leistungsempfang und entsprechende vorrichtung zur verwendung für einen kodierten datenblock

Power reception optimization method,and associated apparatus, for operating upon an encoded data block

Apparatus, and an associated method, for recovering the informational content of an encoded data block. Data bursts are delivered to a receiver. A series of data bursts together include all of the informational content of the encoded data block. A detector detects delivery to the receiver of the data bursts. A determiner determines indicia associated with the communicated data. And, responsive thereto, the data is decoded, selectably utilizing fewer than all of the data bursts that form the encoded data block.

Power reception optimization method,and associated apparatus, for operating upon an encoded data block

Apparatus, and an associated method, for recovering the informational content of an encoded data block. Data bursts are delivered to a receiver. A series of data bursts together include all of the informational content of the encoded data block. A detector detects delivery to the receiver of the data bursts. A determiner determines indicia associated with the communicated data. And, responsive thereto, the data is decoded, selectably utilizing fewer than all of the data bursts that form the encoded data block.

Verfahren zur optimierung von leistungsempfang und entsprechende vorrichtung zur verwendung fur einen kodierten datenblock

Power reception optimization method, and associated apparatus, for operating upon an encoded data block

Apparatus, and an associated method, for recovering the informational content of an encoded data block. Data bursts are delivered to a receiver. A series of data bursts together include all of the informational content of the encoded data block. A detector detects delivery to the receiver of the data bursts. A determiner determines indicia associated with the communicated data. And, responsive thereto, the data is decoded, selectably utilizing fewer than all of the data bursts that form the encoded data block.

Vorrichtung und zugehöriges verfahren zur erleichterung der radiosubsystemauswahl in einem packetdatenkommunikationssystem