Talker arbitration method and apparatus
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1. A method comprising:
- subsequent to initiation of a push-to-talk wireless communication for a talk group;
automatically considering at least one possible subsequent push-to-talk communication need of the talk group to provide at least one corresponding determination;
automatically identifying a network location to support talker arbitration decisions for the push-to-talk communication needs of the talk group as a function, at least in part, of the corresponding determination;
intentionally delaying, for at least a predetermined period of time, automatically assigning the network location to support talker arbitration for the talk group.
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Abstract
During the course of a push-to-talk talkgroup wireless communication, decisions (21) are made regarding possible subsequent push-to-talk communication needs for the group. Based at least in part upon such decisions, a network location is identified (22) to provide talker arbitration support for this talkgroup. In one embodiment the identified network location can comprise a mobile station, such as a mobile station that comprises a member of the talkgroup. In a preferred embodiment, the talker arbitration capability is then assigned (24) to the identified network location.
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1. A method comprising:
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subsequent to initiation of a push-to-talk wireless communication for a talk group; automatically considering at least one possible subsequent push-to-talk communication need of the talk group to provide at least one corresponding determination; automatically identifying a network location to support talker arbitration decisions for the push-to-talk communication needs of the talk group as a function, at least in part, of the corresponding determination; intentionally delaying, for at least a predetermined period of time, automatically assigning the network location to support talker arbitration for the talk group. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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