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Method and apparatus for broadcast signaling in a wireless communication system

US7693508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for providing broadcast overhead information interleaved with a broadcast session in a transmission on a broadcast channel of a wireless communication system. In one embodiment, the information identifies parameters and a protocol stack for processing broadcast content. In one embodiment, the information is stored at the receiver to provide quick updating when a user changes to an alternate broadcast channel.

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