Method and apparatus for efficient sharing of communication system resources
US7251250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/085
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for accessing a reverse channel for communication from a remote unit to a base station is disclosed. The method includes waiting a random period of time in response to determining that the reverse channel is available at a first time. The method also includes monitoring a forward channel after expiration of the random period of time to determine whether the reverse channel is available at a second time. The method further includes transmitting a first portion of data on the reverse channel in response to determining that the reverse channel is available at the second time.
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