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Method and apparatus for performing handoff in communications systems

  • US 7,580,709 B2
  • Filed: 01/30/2007
  • Issued: 08/25/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for communications by a mobile station, comprising:

  • determining if a handoff to a base station is necessary;

    determining by the mobile station if the base station receives reverse link transmissions with sufficient energy; and

    sending a message based on the determination, wherein the message indicates the base station for handoff and a requested transmission data rate for the base station.

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