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Method and system for wireless communication incorporating distinct system identifier bytes to preserve multi-frame synchronizaton for systems with limited control channel bandwidth

US6456614B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1999
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W92/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system are provided for synchronizing wireless communication devices. The method and system involve providing a first unit and a second unit for communication over a wireless communication link. Further, an identical identifier is assigned to the first and second units. Also, a data message is constructed having control data. The data message includes a plurality of data bytes and a portion of the control data corresponds to the identifier. The data message is split into a plurality of message portions and the message portions are transmitted from the first unit to the second unit. The message portions are received at the second unit. Control data from the message portions is assembled to form a control message at the second unit. The identifier portion of the control message is compared with the identifier assigned to the second unit. When the identifier portion of the control message matches the identifier assigned to the second unit, the second unit enters an in-synchronization state. When the identifier portion of the control message is different from the identifier assigned to the second unit, the second unit enters an out-synchronization state. At least one prior…

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