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Layer 2 protocol in a cellular communication system

  • US 6,175,557 B1
  • Filed: 07/21/1997
  • Issued: 01/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for paging a plurality of mobile stations in a cellular communication system, comprising the steps of:

  • generating a common header field;

    assigning said plurality of mobile stations a user group identification code; and

    broadcasting a paging message containing said common header field and said user group identification code in layer 2 protocol overhead information for said paging message, wherein said common header field contains burst usage information and flags for managing mobile stations in sleep mode.

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