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Method and system for performing position updates in a wireless communication system

US8494551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2010
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W60/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and system for performing position area updates in a wireless communication system configured to broadcast a plurality of position area codes, each associated with one of a plurality of position areas. The method comprises moving the wireless terminal from a first position area to a second position area; evaluating a predetermined condition; and performing the position area update when the predetermined condition is met.

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