Status enquiry in a wireless communication system
First Claim
1. A method of status enquiry between a plurality of subscriber communication units in a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of:
- transmitting a status enquiry from a first subscriber communication unit to a second subscriber communication unit;
receiving said status enquiry at said second subscriber communication unit; and
transmitting a status response message back to said first subscriber communication unit in response to said status enquiry.
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Abstract
A method of status enquiry between a plurality of subscriber communication units in a wireless communication system includes the step of transmitting (220) a status enquiry message from a first subscriber communication unit (100) to a second subscriber communication unit. The second subscriber communication unit receives said status enquiry message and transmits (240) a status response message back to said first subscriber communication unit in response to said status enquiry message. This provides an ability to a subscriber unit to determine the status of another subscriber unit without the need to initiate a full call set-up to that subscriber unit. This allows the user to automatically ascertain whether the destination subscriber unit is available before making the call. The destination subscriber unit may automatically respond without user input, and preferably without the need for the user to be informed.
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26 Claims
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1. A method of status enquiry between a plurality of subscriber communication units in a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of:
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transmitting a status enquiry from a first subscriber communication unit to a second subscriber communication unit;
receiving said status enquiry at said second subscriber communication unit; and
transmitting a status response message back to said first subscriber communication unit in response to said status enquiry. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 26)
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15. A subscriber communication unit comprising:
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a controller for controlling transmission or reception of a status enquiry message or a status response message; and
a transmitter circuit, operably coupled to said controller, transmitting a status enquiry message or a status response message to another wireless remote communication unit. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A subscriber communication unit, comprising:
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a controller for controlling transmission or reception of a status enquiry message or a status response message; and
a receiver circuit, operably coupled to said controller, receiving said status enquiry message or a status response message from another wireless remote communication unit. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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