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Method of assigning a mobile unit to a tracking area based on a location update frequency

US8417247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2011
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for assigning a mobile unit to a tracking area based upon a location update frequency. The method includes selecting one of a technology-specific tracking area and a shared tracking area based on a location update frequency associated with a mobile unit.

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