Methods and systems for power savings using a message indication header
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1. A method for selectively decoding frame data in a wireless communication device while the device is in a special operating state, comprising:
- receiving frame data including one or more data bursts and a frame control header with a message indication field while operating in the special operating state;
decoding the frame control header prior to decoding the one or more data bursts; and
determining whether to decode the one or more data bursts based at least in part on whether the message indication field comprises a set of message indications bits which indicate a presence of a power save related message,wherein a first configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a channel message identifying physical characteristics of the channel,wherein a second configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a traffic message signifying the arrival of traffic destined for the device, andwherein a third configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a update message signifying a need for the device to provide a location update to a base station.
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Abstract
Techniques for signaling a mobile communications device in a special operating state that data bursts contain messages relevant to the special operating state. The signaling may be implemented using one or more bits in a frame control header (FCH). As a result, the mobile communication device may be decode the FCH first and decode data bursts only if there is an indication the data bursts contain a relevant message. Power savings may be achieved at the mobile communications device by avoiding decoding data bursts with no relevant messages.
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1. A method for selectively decoding frame data in a wireless communication device while the device is in a special operating state, comprising:
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receiving frame data including one or more data bursts and a frame control header with a message indication field while operating in the special operating state; decoding the frame control header prior to decoding the one or more data bursts; and determining whether to decode the one or more data bursts based at least in part on whether the message indication field comprises a set of message indications bits which indicate a presence of a power save related message, wherein a first configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a channel message identifying physical characteristics of the channel, wherein a second configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a traffic message signifying the arrival of traffic destined for the device, and wherein a third configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a update message signifying a need for the device to provide a location update to a base station. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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2. A mobile station for selectively decoding frame data while the in a special operating state, comprising:
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logic for receiving frame data including one or more data bursts and a frame control header with a message indication field while operating in the special operating state; logic for decoding the frame control header prior to decoding the one or more data bursts; and logic for determining whether to decode the one or more data bursts based at least in part on whether the message indication field comprises a set of message indications bits which indicate a presence of a power save related message, wherein a first configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a channel message identifying physical characteristics of the channel, wherein a second configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a traffic message signifying the arrival of traffic destined for the device, and wherein a third configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a update message signifying a need for the device to provide a location update to a base station. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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3. A mobile station for selectively decoding frame data while the in a special operating state, comprising:
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means for receiving frame data including one or more data bursts and a frame control header with a message indication field while operating in the special operating state; means for decoding the frame control header prior to decoding the one or more data bursts; and means for determining whether to decode the one or more data bursts based at least in part on whether the message indication field comprises a set of message indications bits which indicate a presence of a power save related message, wherein a first configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a channel message identifying physical characteristics of the channel, wherein a second configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a traffic message signifying the arrival of traffic destined for the device, and wherein a third configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a update message signifying a need for the device to provide a location update to a base station. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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4. A computer-program product for processing data for selectively decoding frame data in a wireless communication device while the device is in a special operating state comprising a computer readable medium having a set of instructions stored thereon, the set of instructions being executable by one or more processors and the set of instructions comprising:
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instructions for receiving frame data including one or more data bursts and a frame control header with a message indication field while operating in the special operating state; instructions for decoding the frame control header prior to decoding the one or more data bursts; and instructions for determining whether to decode the one or more data bursts based at least in part on whether the message indication field comprises a set of message indications bits which indicate a presence of a power save related message, wherein a first configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a channel message identifying physical characteristics of the channel, wherein a second configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a traffic message signifying the arrival of traffic destined for the device, and wherein a third configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a update message signifying a need for the device to provide a location update to a base station. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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