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Method and apparatus for time-based reception of transmissions in a wireless communication system

  • US 6,807,428 B2
  • Filed: 03/06/2002
  • Issued: 10/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a wireless communication system having a base station controller and a plurality of base stations, each of the plurality of base stations adapted for communication with a plurality of mobile stations, a method comprising:

  • receiving a first frame in a plurality of transmission frames, each of the plurality of transmission frames having an identifier;

    initiating a first timer set to a first expiration period, wherein the first expiration period is determined by an average inter-arrival time period between transmitted frames, and if a second frame is not received prior to the expiration of the first expiration period, determining the identification and expected arrival time of a next frame, if a second frame is received prior to the expiration of the first expiration period, terminating the first timer, and initiating a second timer set to a second expiration period on receipt of the second frame.

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