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Method implemented by a subscriber unit for selectively suppressing communications

US8699469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2010
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/12
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A subscriber unit, used for communicating in voiced communications at a first data rate and communicating at a second data rate for other data, suppresses a selected communication during communication rate modification. A determination is made as to whether the transmission requires a change in data rate, and a switching circuit responds by engaging a different communication channel. Blocking circuitry blocks transmissions until the different data rate is established. This provides an optimum data rate, while preserving the integrity of the data transmitted.

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