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Routing in a multi-station network

  • US 20010036810A1
  • Filed: 12/05/2000
  • Published: 11/01/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of relaying data between mobile stations in a cellular wireless communication system which comprises a plurality of mobile stations and a plurality of base stations, the method comprising the making of synchronisation transmissions from each base station within an area of coverage of the base station, the synchronisation transmissions defining a broadcast control channel for the transmission of broadcast data from the base station to mobile stations within the area of coverage;

  • receiving the synchronisation transmissions at mobile stations within the area of coverage and extracting data therefrom defining the broadcast control channel, and at least one calling channel on which mobile stations can transmit probe data to one another, the probe data being used by mobile stations to obtain connectivity information relating to the availability of other mobile stations.

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