Method and apparatus for enabling transmission in a slotted radio data communication system by pausing data reception
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1. A method for transmitting by a device, the method comprising:
- receiving, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device;
receiving, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device;
performing data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and
independently of the network;
pausing data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots during a second time period subsequent to the first time period to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period;
updating to an operating mode that permits the transmission; and
transmitting during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots.
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Abstract
Apparatus, and an associated method, that facilitates communication of data in a radio communication system that utilizes a slotted communication scheme. Multiple successive time slots are allocable upon which to communicate data to a receiving communication station. At selected intervals, a controller causes the mode of operation of the receiving communication station to be changed to pause operation in a receive mode and, during the pause, to cause operation of the receiving communication station to transmit data, such as control acknowledgments or other responses.
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1. A method for transmitting by a device, the method comprising:
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receiving, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device; receiving, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; performing data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and independently of the network; pausing data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots during a second time period subsequent to the first time period to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period; updating to an operating mode that permits the transmission; and transmitting during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device for transmitting information, the device comprising:
a processor configured to; receive, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device; receive, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; perform data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and independently of the network; pause data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period; and transmit during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause a device to at least:
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receive, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device; receive, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; perform data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and independently of the network; pause data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots during a second time period subsequent to the first time period to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period; and transmit during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A device for transmitting information, the device comprising:
a processor configured to; receive, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device, wherein the plurality of first timeslots comprises an entirety of a frame; receive, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; and perform data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a time period; wherein performing data reception on the one or more of the plurality of first timeslots precludes transmission on any of the one or more second timeslots.
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35. A method for transmitting information, the method comprising:
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receiving, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at a device, wherein the plurality of first timeslots comprises an entirety of a frame; receiving, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; and performing data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a time period; wherein performing data reception on the one or more of the plurality of first timeslots precludes transmission on any of the one or more second timeslots.
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36. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause a device to at least:
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receive, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device, wherein the plurality of first timeslots comprises an entirety of a frame; receive, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; and perform data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a time period; wherein performing data reception on the one or more of the plurality of first timeslots precludes transmission on any of the one or more second timeslots.
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37. A device for transmitting information, the device comprising:
a processor configured to; receive, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device; receive, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; perform data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and without further configuration by the network; pause data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period; and transmit during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause a device to at least:
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receive, from a network, an allocation of a plurality of first timeslots for data reception at the device; receive, from the network, an allocation of one or more second timeslots for data transmission at the device; perform data reception on one or more of the allocated first timeslots during a first time period, the performing of the data reception precluding transmission on a first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the first time period; and without further configuration by the network; pause data reception on a first one of the one or more allocated first timeslots to permit transmission on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots during the second time period; and transmit during the second time period on the first one of the one or more allocated second timeslots. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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