Method for handling timers after an RLC reset or re-establishment in a wireless communications system
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1. A method for handling timers in a wireless communication system, the method comprising:
- starting a Timer_Poll_Periodic timer for a Radio Link Control Acknowledged Mode (RLC AM) entity;
performing a reset procedure for the RLC AM entity; and
restarting the Timer_Poll_Periodic timerin response to the Timer_Poll_Periodic timer expiring prior to completion of the reset procedure.
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Abstract
A method for handling timers in a wireless communication system includes starting a Timer_Poll_Periodic timer for a Radio Link Control Acknowledged Mode (RLC AM) entity, performing a reset procedure for the RLC AM entity, and restarting the Timer_Poll_Periodic timerin response to the Timer_Poll_Periodic timer expiring prior to completion of the reset procedure. The claimed invention also specifies appropriate handling of eight other timers after an RLC reset or re-establishment in order to prevent the RLC AM entity from experiencing deadlock or reduction in quality of service.
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1. A method for handling timers in a wireless communication system, the method comprising:
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starting a Timer_Poll_Periodic timer for a Radio Link Control Acknowledged Mode (RLC AM) entity;
performing a reset procedure for the RLC AM entity; and
restarting the Timer_Poll_Periodic timerin response to the Timer_Poll_Periodic timer expiring prior to completion of the reset procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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