InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[Gamco]

United States Patent 7,590,080
Rudolf , et al. September 15, 2009

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Channel assignment to maximize battery efficiency in wireless systems


Abstract
A method for maximizing battery efficiency of a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a predetermined number of high-speed shared control channels (HS-SCCHs) are identified and WTRUs are instructed to monitor the HS-SCCHs according to a predetermined schedule. The predetermined schedule can include monitoring the HS-SCCHs in the same timeslot, either a timeslot just for the HS-SCCHs or a timeslot utilized by another channel.


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Inventors: Rudolf; Marian (Montreal, CA), Dick; Stephen G. (Nesconset, NY), Czapla; Liliana (Jackson Heights, NY)
Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation (Wilmington, DE)

Appl. No.: 10/902,370
Filed: July 29, 2004

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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Application Number Filing Date Patent Number Issue Date
60518147 Nov., 2003


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Current U.S. Class: 370/311 ; 370/345; 370/347; 370/349
Current International Class: H04W 4/00 (20090101)
Field of Search: 370/311,349,522,345,347 455/515,127.5,343.2,343.5,343.1,450 340/7.32-7.38