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Method and apparatus for providing deferrable data services in a cellular communication system

  • US 6,999,759 B2
  • Filed: 03/14/2003
  • Issued: 02/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for transferring deferrable data in a wireless communication system comprising:

  • receiving an instruction to transfer deferrable data;

    determining whether an air interface is congested;

    when the air interface is congested, deferring a transfer of the deferrable data;

    subsequent to deferring the transfer of the deferrable data, determining that the air interface is not congested;

    in response to determining that the air interface is not congested, determining a deferral time period during which a transfer of deferrable data is further deferred; and

    upon expiration of the deferrable time period, transferring the deferrable data.

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