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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2004
John M. Harris, Chicago, IL (US);
Ronald T. Crocker, St. Charles, IL (US);
Philip J. Fleming, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
John M. Harris, Chicago, IL (US);
Ronald T. Crocker, St. Charles, IL (US);
Philip J. Fleming, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
During the course of a push-to-talk talkgroup wireless communication, decisions () are made regarding possible subsequent push-to-talk communication needs for the group. Based at least in part upon such decisions, a network location is identified () to provide talker arbitration support for this talkgroup. In one embodiment the identified network location can comprise a mobile station, such as a mobile station that comprises a member of the talkgroup. In a preferred embodiment, the talker arbitration capability is then assigned () to the identified network location.