InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[Gamco]

United States Patent 7,813,311
Dick , et al. October 12, 2010

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Method and apparatus for synchronizing base stations


Abstract
Method and apparatus for synchronizing base stations employing an independent synchronizing source or identifying a base station as a master source. An RNC (C-RNC) or a base station may designate one base station or a UE to acquire measurements derived from base stations to achieve synchronization. Synchronization activities may be regularly scheduled or may be undertaken when periodic measurements indicate that a drift value exceeds a given threshold.


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Inventors: Dick; Stephen G. (Nesconset, NY), Miller; James M. (Verona, NJ)
Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation (Wilmington, DE)

Appl. No.: 10/322,133
Filed: December 18, 2002

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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Application Number Filing Date Patent Number Issue Date
60355739 Feb., 2002


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Current U.S. Class: 370/324 ; 370/350; 375/356; 375/357
Current International Class: H04L 7/00 (20060101)
Field of Search: 370/324,328,350 375/356,357,358 455/422,423