摘要:
In the present invention, the slave base station attains synchronization with the reference base station through messages transmitted from and received by a mobile station either in the soft handoff region between the reference base station and the slave base station or within a range which allows the mobile station to communicate with the slave base station. When the mobile station is not in communication with both the reference base station and the slave base station, then the round trip delay between the mobile station and the reference base station is measured by the reference base station. The reference base station communicates the PN code used by the mobile station over the reverse link to the slave base station. The slave base station acquires the signal from the mobile station and determines when the signal from the mobile station arrives. The slave base station then makes and estimates as to the length of the delay between transmission of a signal from the mobile station to the slave base station. Based upon these measurements and estimates, the slave base station determines the error which is present in the slave base station system time.
摘要:
A remote station, comprises an empty frame detector (220) that detects when a frame is empty and sends a signal indicating such. A counter counts a number of consecutive empty frames. A control processor (222) coupled to the empty frame detector and the counter resets the counter when a good or bad frame is detected. When a number of consecutive empty frames exceeds a threshold, the control processor sends a signal indicating such. A message generator (228), coupled to the control processor, generates a message requiring a reply from a base station when it receives the signal and a transmitter (232) transmits the message.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for coordinating the time at which a mobile station (5) performs searches for alternative systems to which a hard handoff will occur. In one system which includes the present invention, the mobile station (5) receives a command which instructs the mobile station (5) as to when to tune to alternative frequencies in order to search for indications of the presence of an alternative system. In another system which includes the present invention, predetermined times are defined with respect to a reference point in time that is common to both a origination base station (10) and a mobile station (5). The mobile station (5) tunes to alternative frequencies to perform searches only during these predetermined times. In addition, the mobile station (5) coordinates the transmission of reports which indicate the results of searches for alternative systems such that these reports are only transmitted from the mobile station (5) when the mobile station (5) is tuned to the origination frequency.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for controlling transmission power in a mobile communication system is disclosed. A second station determines the velocity of a first station and calculates an anticipatory power adjustment using the velocity of the first station. The anticipatory power adjustment is performed prior to receiving a power adjustment request signal from the first station.