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Delivering packet data to a mobile station following inadvertent loss of data-link-layer connection between a wireless-network entity and the mobile station

US8718032B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2006
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/19
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods are provided for delivering packet data to a mobile station following inadvertent loss of a data-link-layer connection between a wireless-network entity and the mobile station. A first data-link-layer connection is established between (i) a wireless-network entity in a wireless network and (ii) a mobile station. The wireless-network entity responsively stores connection data pertaining to the first data-link-layer connection. An error condition is detected. Detecting the error condition comprises detecting that the wireless-network entity is incorrectly no longer storing the connection data pertaining to the first data-link-layer connection. Responsive to detecting the error condition, a second data-link-layer connection is established between the wireless-network entity and the mobile station.

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