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Method and system for a wireless communication device to adopt varied functionalities based on different communication systems by specific protocol messages

  • US 8,983,532 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2009
  • Issued: 03/17/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for allowing varied functionality between a sending entity and a receiving entity, the method comprising:

  • sending a first message from the sending entity to the receiving entity utilizing a first protocol, wherein the first message comprises a request to transition the sending entity to a more battery-efficient state or mode;

    detecting an indication that the receiving entity did not recognize the first message or that the receiving entity did not fulfill a request in the first message; and

    sending a second message from the sending entity to the receiving entity utilizing a second protocol, wherein the second message comprises the request to transition the sending entity to a more battery-efficient state or mode, the sending entity comprises a user equipment operating in a wireless network, and the receiving entity comprises a network element.

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