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Method and apparatus for selecting a packet data serving node for multi-cast/broadcast services

  • US 6,987,764 B2
  • Filed: 11/05/2001
  • Issued: 01/17/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a wireless communication system supporting broadcast transmissions, the system having a protocol control function node and a plurality of packet data service nodes, a method for setting up transmission paths comprising:

  • determining a first number of the plurality of packet data service nodes communicable with the protocol control function node; and

    determining a first packet data service node for a first communication as a function of the first number, wherein the determined first packet data service node supports the transmission paths for all mobile stations which are to receive a first broadcast transmission through the protocol control function node.

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