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Managing wireless packet service resources

  • US 7,330,462 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2003
  • Issued: 02/12/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a packet switching network, a method of releasing long-term dormant calls comprising the steps of:

  • detecting, in said packet switching network, packet switched data (PSD) calls for which no packets have been transmitted for a predetermined period of time;

    sending an alerting message to a mobile station connected on one of said calls;

    responsive to a request to release said call, releasing said call;

    responsive to absence of a response from said mobile station, releasing said call,prior to performing said detecting step, determining whether a shortage of resources exists in a switch serving said long-term dormant calls; and

    if it is determined that a shortage of resources exist, performing said detecting.

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