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Method and system for improving network resource utilization in a cellular communication system

  • US 6,205,336 B1
  • Filed: 08/14/1998
  • Issued: 03/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for utilizing communication resources in a layered cellular network, wherein a mobile station is not at the edge of a cell comprising the steps of:

  • invoking a circuit-switched data transmission service associated with a communication resource during a call in a first layer cell;

    determining whether said communication resource is available during said call in said first layer cell;

    if said communication resource is not available during said call in said first layer cell, determining whether said communication resource is available during said call in a second layer cell;

    if said communication resource is available during said call in said second layer cell, handing off said call from said first layer cell to said second layer cell.

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