Method and apparatus for mixing protocols in a radio messaging system
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1. A method in a radio messaging system for mixing protocols, the method comprising the steps of:
- allocating a first predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a first protocol;
allocating a second predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a second protocol having a base frame management capability, wherein the base frame management capability is applied such that portable selective call receiving devices utilizing the second protocol normally perform battery saving throughout the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots; and
dynamically incrementing capacity available for sending information in the second protocol by instructing a portable selective call receiving device utilizing the second protocol, to monitor a frame of information transmitted in the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus allocates a first predetermined plurality of frame time slots (102) to a first protocol, and allocates a second predetermined plurality of frame time slots (102) to a second protocol having a base frame management capability. The base frame management capability is applied such that portable selective call receiving devices (10) utilizing the second protocol normally perform battery saving throughout the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots (102).
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1. A method in a radio messaging system for mixing protocols, the method comprising the steps of:
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allocating a first predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a first protocol; allocating a second predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a second protocol having a base frame management capability, wherein the base frame management capability is applied such that portable selective call receiving devices utilizing the second protocol normally perform battery saving throughout the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots; and dynamically incrementing capacity available for sending information in the second protocol by instructing a portable selective call receiving device utilizing the second protocol, to monitor a frame of information transmitted in the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A controller in a radio messaging system for mixing protocols, the controller comprising:
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an input device for inputting user control signals for adjusting operation of the controller; a processor coupled to the input device for processing messages according to the user control signals; and a memory coupled to the processor for storing software for programming the processor, wherein the processor is programmed to allocate a first predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a first protocol, and wherein the processor is further programmed to allocate a second predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a second protocol having a base frame management capability, and wherein the processor is further programmed to dynamically increment capacity available for sending information in the second protocol by instructing a portable selective call receiving device utilizing the second protocol, to monitor a frame of information transmitted in the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots, and wherein the base frame management capability is applied such that portable selective call receiving devices utilizing the second protocol normally perform battery saving throughout the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A radio messaging system for mixing protocols, comprising:
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a controller for receiving messages and for controlling a transmitter to transmit the messages, the controller comprising a processor; the transmitter coupled to the controller for transmitting the messages; and portable selective call receiving devices coupled by radio to the transmitter for receiving the messages, wherein the processor is programmed to allocate a first predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a first protocol, and wherein the processor is further programmed to allocate a second predetermined plurality of frame time slots to a second protocol having a base frame management capability, and wherein the processor is further programmed to dynamically increment capacity available for sending information in the second protocol by instructing a portable selective call receiving device utilizing the second protocol, to monitor a frame of information transmitted in the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots, and wherein the base frame management capability is applied such that the portable selective call receiving devices utilizing the second protocol normally perform battery saving throughout the first predetermined plurality of frame time slots. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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