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Method and apparatus of transition to a battery efficient state or configuration by indicating end of data transmission in long term evolution

US9125208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2009
Grant dateSep 1, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for sending a Fast Dormancy (FD) indication from a User Equipment (UE) to an access device through a Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The method includes receiving an indication from an upper layer that there is no more data for a prolonged period of time and generating and sending a MAC control element to the access device.

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