Low power transmission mode
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1. A method for operating a mobile terminal using a low power transmission mode, comprising the steps of:
- transmitting an access request to a base station;
receiving, in response to the access request, from the base station a request to transmit using a low power transmission mode; and
communicating with the base station using a reduced transmit power level.
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Abstract
A method for operating a mobile terminal and a mobile terminal is provided for using a low power transmission mode. The method comprises transmitting an access request to a base station; receiving from the base station a request to transmit using a low power transmission mode in response to the access request; and communicating with the special base station using a reduced transmit power level.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for operating a mobile terminal using a low power transmission mode, comprising the steps of:
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transmitting an access request to a base station;
receiving, in response to the access request, from the base station a request to transmit using a low power transmission mode; and
communicating with the base station using a reduced transmit power level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20, 21)
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11. A mobile terminal capable of operating in a low power transmission mode, comprising:
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a processor;
a transmitter adapted to transmit an access request to a base station; and
a receiver adapted to receive, in response to a transmitted access request, from the base station a request to transmit using a low power transmission mode;
wherein the transmitter is adapted to communicate with the base station using a reduced power level in the low power transmission mode. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for operating a base station in a power sensitive environment, comprising the steps of:
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receiving an access request from a mobile terminal;
determining the power level of the access request; and
sending a request for the mobile terminal to enter a low power transmission mode when the power level of the access request is above a predetermined level. - View Dependent Claims (17, 22, 23)
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18. A base station for operating in a power sensitive environment, comprising:
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a receiver operative to receive an access request from a mobile terminal;
a processor operative to determine the power level of the access request; and
a transmitter operative to send a request for the mobile terminal to enter a low power transmission mode when the power level of the access request is above a predetermined level. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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