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Method for optimizing memory utilization of a selective call unit

  • US 6,420,960 B1
  • Filed: 09/30/1996
  • Issued: 07/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a selective call unit that receives a sequence of interspersed message fragments transmitted by a messaging system, a method for optimizing memory utilization of the selective call unit, the method comprising in the selective call unit the steps of:

  • receiving a message length command from the messaging system indicating a total message length of a message, said message including a plurality of interspersed message fragments, pending transmission from the messaging system;

    determining whether there is sufficient memory available in the selective call unit according to the message length command;

    reserving memory space equivalent to the total message length for receiving the message when the total message length is equal to or less than available memory space; and

    disallowing reception of the message when the total message length is greater than available memory space.

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