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Asymmetrical data rates and power in wireless digital communication

  • US 6,778,556 B1
  • Filed: 01/15/1997
  • Issued: 08/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A wireless communication network supporting a plurality of mobile terminals each capable of receiving messages selectably at a first data rate and a second data rate, and transmitting messages at a third data rate, said first data rate being greater than both said second and third data rates, said network comprising:

  • a network control center; and

    a plurality of base stations coupled to said network control center, each base station being capable of receiving messages from said mobile terminals at said third data rate and relaying said messages to said network control center wherein, during communication between said base station and one of said mobile terminals, said base station sends said mobile terminal a control message at said second data rate, said control message specifying said first data rate for subsequent messages to said mobile terminal.

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