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Method and apparatus for synchronizing private radio systems

  • US 5,898,929 A
  • Filed: 08/30/1996
  • Issued: 04/27/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for synchronizing at least one of a plurality of cordless private radio system base stations with a mobile communications network including a plurality of base stations, each cordless private radio system base station operating independently of the mobile communications network, said method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting a first message including timing information from the plurality of base stations;

    tuning a mobile communications terminal to receive the first message having a strongest signal from one base station of the plurality of base stations;

    receiving said first message of the one base station at the mobile communications terminal;

    synchronizing said mobile communications terminal with said first message;

    transmitting a second message including said timing information from said mobile communications terminal;

    receiving said second message at said at least one of the plurality of cordless private radio system base stations; and

    synchronizing said at least one of the plurality of cordless private radio system base stations in accordance with said second message.

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