Packet traffic channel reassignment
US6597680B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/30
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and system for quickly deallocating packet traffic channels. According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the capability of performing point-to-multipoint communications is provided on the PTCH by defining a multicast address that all mobiles read. Through the use of a multicast address, a plurality of mobile stations can simultaneously be notified of the termination of PTCH services. As a result, the network can reallocate PTCH resources in a minimum amount of time.
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