Nortel Networks Corporation

Apple Inc.

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Chung-Ching Wang

Ke-Chi Jang

Geng Wu

Jun Li

Serge M Manning

Kim T Chang

Mini Vasudevan

Mo-Han Fong

Jun J Li

Robert E Denman

Sanjoy K Sen

Hang Zhang

Xixian Chen

Kuntal Chowdhury

Jerry Louis Mizell

Xiao-Dong Li

James Weisert

Yasaman Abtahi

Robert E “Woody” Denman

In a wireless communications network, a method of performing a location service with respect to a mobile station includes communicating a paging message containing an indication of whether the paging message is related to at least one of an emergency-related location service and a law enforcement-related location service. In another aspect, a mobile station in a wireless communications network communicates messaging to move the mobile station to a traffic channel in response to a callback by at least one of an emergency services entity and a law enforcement entity. The mobile station also receives a location request on the traffic channel, the location request containing an indication of whether the location request is related to at least one of an emergency-related location service and a law enforcement-related location service.

Location information for a mobile station

A method for communicating additional network information using a synchronization identifier is presented. A synchronization identifier is defined. The synchronization identifier is used for the purpose of synchronizing communication between a Mobile Station (MS) and a network. In addition, the synchronization identifier is used to define additional functionality in the wireless network. As such, the synchronization identifier may be used to communicate information about wireless services and/or wireless components between the MS and the network.

Method for updating and managing synchronization identifier by using release messages or status request and response

An extended global service redirection message (EGSRDM) is provided within the standards for mobile communications networks, where the EGSRDM supports multiple band class records within the common fields. The base station generates an EGSRDM with multiple band class records, with each band class assigned specific frequencies. When a mobile station (MS) receives the EGSRDM, the MS compares the parameters of the various band classes (frequency, ACCOLC, P_Rev) with those supported by the MS, and generates a list of the band class(es) from those provided within the EGSRDM that are supported by that MS. The MS then selects the first band class within the list and selects a frequency within the selected band class to assign to MS communication. When none of the frequencies within the selected band class is available, the MS selects the next band class within the created list and selects a frequency from the next band class.

Method to balance channel load using extended global service redirection message in a system environment that supports multiple band classes

A communication network includes first and second network entities capable of over-the-air communication. The second network entity receives at least one message communicated over-the-air by the first network entity. The message includes one or more message fields indicating a number of concurrent over-the-air service instances with the second network entity supported by the first network entity. The second network entity limits a number of concurrent over-the-air service instances requested by the second network entity in accordance with the one or more message fields in the message.

Method, system and program product for indicating concurrent service capability with enhanced precision

To communicate in a press-to-talk (PTT) session, a message for requesting a right to talk in the PTT session is sent over a wireless link between a mobile station and a base station system. The message for requesting the right to talk in the PTT session is sent in wireless signaling over the wireless link. An acknowledgment of the wireless signaling carrying the message is received, with the acknowledgment sent by the base station system in response to the control signaling. An indication is provided at the mobile station of the right to talk in response to the acknowledgment.

Controlling a press-to-talk session using wireless signaling

An apparatus, a method, and a computer program are provided for increasing the efficiency of Radio Frequency (RF) resources. Specifically, a modified Resource Release Request Message (RRRM) is utilized. The modified RRRM incorporates several additional fields that allow for the release of multiple service instances at approximately the same time. The simultaneous or near simultaneous release of multiple service instance is more efficient that the traditional RRRM for the release of a single service instance. Therefore, limited RF resources can be better preserved.

Method for mobile station request release of multiple packet data service sessions simultaneously using resource release request messages

Providing a location service in a wireless communications network using an indication of whether the location service is an emergency-related location service or a law enforcement-related location service

To communicate information relating to an application over a wireless link, application control information and application data information are communicated over the wireless link between a mobile station and a base station system. The application data information is communicated over a traffic flow over the wireless link, and the application control information is communicated in a wireless control message carried in wireless signaling associated with the traffic flow.

Communicating application control and data information using a traffic flow over a wireless link

A communication network includes a base station in radio frequency communication with a mobile station. In order to regulate packet data messaging by the mobile station, the base station transmits a message over-the-air to the mobile station. The message indicates that the mobile station is to delay transmitting packet data messages and a duration of delay. In response to receipt of the message from the base station, the mobile station delays over-the-air transmission of packet data messages (e.g., Data Burst Messages) in accordance with the indicated duration.

Method, system and program product for regulating data messaging by mobile stations in a wireless network

A packet data service node (PDSN) is formed to establish a connection with a plurality of mobile terminals by way of one or more packet control function cards or devices. A packet control function (PCF) card or device is formed to provide an interface between the packet data domain and wireless domain and further to inform a base station controller/access network controller (BSC/ANC) to block the setup and establishment of any additional communication links in a specified manner until the overload condition ceases to exist. More specifically, the PCF receives loading information from each PDSN to which it is connected and determines a composite loading factor. The PCF transmits the composite loading factor to the BSC/ANC periodically or if the loading factor exceeds a specified threshold and call blocking should be initiated for packet data calls for a select group of mobile terminals.

Access control by call type

A wireless communication system including a station having communication software for: (1) receiving a capability request from each of a plurality of non-emergency-service-providers, and (2) generating and transmitting a capability request response that includes a status indicator of a non-emergency-services position-determination (NESPD) capability of the station, wherein the NESPD capability of the station is user-selectable to enable or disable all NESPD irrespective of which of the plurality of non-emergency-service-providers is associated with the capability request. Additionally, a method of operating an element of a wireless communication network, comprising: (1) exchanging NESPD messages with a mobile station; (2) receiving a status indicator from the mobile station, at least indirectly, the status indicator indicating that the mobile station is configured to refrain from providing position information for non-emergency-services; and (3) preventing a plurality of NESPD messages from being transmitted to the mobile station in response to receiving the status indicator.

Method and system for reporting the status of non-emergency-services position-determination capability

The present invention supports a message protocol on a wireless communication network to setup a shortened slot cycle operation for a mobile station. During wireless, packet-based communication, a mobile station can utilize a shortened slot cycle to increase the frequency a communication channel is monitored by a mobile station while in idle state. While this is advantageous to communication requiring a fast response, it increases power consumption and decreases battery charge time. Under present usage, the shortened slot cycle must be used by all mobile stations connected to the base transceiver whether required or not. To increase efficiency and avoid unnecessary power consumption, the invention allows only those mobile stations that require it to implement the shortened slot cycle. Signaling messages sent from the mobile station to the base station controller will initiate a shortened slot cycle only for that mobile station. Other mobile stations connected to the base transceiver operate without implementing the shortened slot cycle.

Method for requesting and granting a shorter slot cycle in a wireless network

A system and method to initiate reliable reception on a packet data channel in a wireless communications system is described.

System and method to initiate reliable reception on a packet data channel in a wireless communications network

A method and system is provided for controlling data transfer using a short data burst mechanism between a mobile station (MS) and a base station (BS). After identifying that a short data burst mechanism is desired to be used for transmitting data between the MS and the BS, the data is transmitted over a common channel used for communication between the MS and the BS without having to establish a communication link between the MS and the BS over a traffic channel.

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Chung-Ching Wang