Data-capable network prioritization with reduced delays in data service
First Claim
1. A method in a mobile station for use in selecting a communication network for communications, the method comprising the acts of:
- receiving, in the mobile station, a periodic location update timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network, and storing the periodic location update timer in memory of the mobile station;
causing a request for data service to be transmitted by the mobile station to a wireless communication network, and reattempting the transmitting of the request at least one time in response to identifying a rejection of the request;
if the request for the data service is identified at the mobile station as being accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted or reattempted the at least one time;
operating the mobile station in the wireless communication network using the data service;
if the request for the data service is identified at the mobile station as not being accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time, performing the follows acts in the mobile station;
setting the mobile station in a data service deregistered state;
initializing a timer with an initial value that is less than the periodic location update timer value, and running the timer; and
in response to an expiration of the timer, repeating the acts of causing the request for the data service to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time.
6 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
In one illustrative method, a periodic location update timer value is broadcasted by a wireless communication network and received and stored in memory of a mobile station. A request for data service is transmitted by the mobile station to a wireless communication network, and the request is reattempted at least one time in response to identifying a rejection of the request. If the request for the data service is accepted in response to the request, the mobile station operates in the wireless communication network using the data service. On the other hand, if the request for the data service is not accepted, the mobile station is set in a data service deregistered state. A timer is initialized with an initial value that is less than the periodic location update timer value and started. In response to an expiration of the timer, the mobile station repeats the transmission of the request for the data service and any reattempts in response to any rejections of the request. If the periodic location update timer value is less than the initial value, however, the timer is initialized with the periodic location update timer value.
12 Citations
25 Claims
-
1. A method in a mobile station for use in selecting a communication network for communications, the method comprising the acts of:
-
receiving, in the mobile station, a periodic location update timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network, and storing the periodic location update timer in memory of the mobile station; causing a request for data service to be transmitted by the mobile station to a wireless communication network, and reattempting the transmitting of the request at least one time in response to identifying a rejection of the request; if the request for the data service is identified at the mobile station as being accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted or reattempted the at least one time;
operating the mobile station in the wireless communication network using the data service;if the request for the data service is identified at the mobile station as not being accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time, performing the follows acts in the mobile station; setting the mobile station in a data service deregistered state; initializing a timer with an initial value that is less than the periodic location update timer value, and running the timer; and in response to an expiration of the timer, repeating the acts of causing the request for the data service to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
-
-
14. A mobile station, comprising:
-
one or more processors; a wireless transceiver coupled to the one or more processors; memory coupled to the one or more processors; the one or more processors being operative to; receive, via the wireless transceiver, a periodic location update timer value which is broadcasted by a wireless communication network, and store the periodic location update timer in the memory; cause a request for data service to be transmitted, via the wireless transceiver, to a wireless communication network, and reattempt the transmitting of the request at least one time in response to identifying a rejection of the request; if the request for the data service is identified to be accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted or reattempted the at least one time;
operate in the wireless communication network with the data service using the wireless transceiver;if the request for the data service is identified to be not accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time; set the mobile station in a data service deregistered state; initialize a timer with an initial value that is less than the periodic location update timer value, and running the timer; and in response to an expiration of the timer, repeat the causing of the request for the data service to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25)
-
-
21. A communication system, comprising;
-
a wireless communication network; a mobile station operative in the wireless communication network; the mobile station being further operative to; receive a periodic location update timer value which is broadcasted by the wireless communication network, and store the periodic location update timer in memory; cause a request for data service to be transmitted to a wireless communication network, and reattempt the transmitting of the request at least one time in response to identifying a rejection of the request; if the mobile station identifies that the request for the data service is accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted or reattempted the at least one time;
operate the mobile station in the wireless communication network using the data service;if the mobile station identifies that the request for the data service is not accepted in response to causing the request to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time, performing the following actions in the mobile station; set the mobile station in a data service deregistered state; initialize a timer with an initial value that is less than the periodic location update timer value, and running the timer; and in response to an expiration of the timer, repeat the causing of the request for the data service to be transmitted and reattempted the at least one time. - View Dependent Claims (22)
-
Specification