Mobile communications network slot cycle
First Claim
1. A mobile handset comprising:
- a processor configured to perform the following steps;
determining a trigger event has occurred;
evaluating the trigger event;
determining that a request should occur based on the evaluation of the trigger event;
requesting a different slot cycle index based on the trigger event;
a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data used by the processor;
a transceiver coupled to the processor and configured to send and receive radio frequency signals;
an antenna coupled to the transceiver;
a mobile power source configured to provide power to other components of the mobile handset;
a case enclosing the processor and the memory;
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Abstract
The slot cycle index is currently negotiated by a mobile handset and a base station. However, if the slot cycle index could be selected dynamically a mobile handset that operates more efficiently for the user would result. Talk time could be maximized when the battery, or other mobile power source is low, while connect time for a mobile call could be minimized when the battery is near fully charged or at times when the user is likely to make a mobile call. Additionally, location could be used to determine the likelihood that the user will make a mobile call. However, current network usage would typically need to be considered when determining if the slot cycle index should be changed. Mobile handset users could also charged for quicker response times, or mobile handset users on more expensive plans could be given typically faster response times. Many different things can be considered in determining when to adjust slot cycle index, such as, for example, battery power, time of day, or system loading. Additionally, combinations of factors can be considered to determine when to adjust slot cycle index.
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49 Claims
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1. A mobile handset comprising:
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a processor configured to perform the following steps;
determining a trigger event has occurred;
evaluating the trigger event;
determining that a request should occur based on the evaluation of the trigger event;
requesting a different slot cycle index based on the trigger event;
a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data used by the processor;
a transceiver coupled to the processor and configured to send and receive radio frequency signals;
an antenna coupled to the transceiver;
a mobile power source configured to provide power to other components of the mobile handset;
a case enclosing the processor and the memory;
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17. A base station comprising:
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a processor performing the following steps;
determining that a trigger event has occurred;
evaluating the trigger event;
determining that a request should occur based on the evaluation of the trigger event;
setting the mobile handset to a different slot cycle index based on the evaluation of the trigger event;
a memory coupled to the processor;
a transceiver coupled to the processor and configured to send and receive radio frequency signals;
an antenna coupled the transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A mobile wireless telephone network comprising:
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a mobile handset;
a base station;
wherein one or more of the devices in the mobile wireless telephone network;
receive a trigger event;
evaluate the trigger event;
determine that a request should occur based on the evaluation of the trigger event; and
,change the slot cycle index of the mobile handset responsive to a trigger event. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A method of operating a mobile wireless network comprising the steps of:
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(a.) determining a trigger event has occurred;
(b.) evaluating the trigger event;
(c.) determining that a request should occur based on the evaluation of the trigger event;
(d.) requesting a higher slot cycle index based on the evaluation of the trigger event and the determination that the request should occur. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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Specification