Abstract:
A precautionary measure against cell-phone triggered bombs is described that restricts call terminations within a designated security risk area without shutting down the entire network. Embodiments described herein provide for restricting call terminations directed to a designated security risk area that are originated from non- privileged users, i.e., the general public, yet authorizing call terminations directed to the security risk area that are originated from privileged government users (e.g., GETS/WPS users). Call originations are permitted within the security risk area from both privileged and non-privileged users.
Abstract:
A precautionary measure against cell-phone triggered bombs is described that restricts call terminations within a designated security risk area without shutting down the entire network. Embodiments described herein provide for restricting call terminations directed to a designated security risk area that are originated from non- privileged users, i.e., the general public, yet authorizing call terminations directed to the security risk area that are originated from privileged government users (e.g., GETS/WPS users). Call originations are permitted within the security risk area from both privileged and non-privileged users.
Abstract:
In one aspect of the instant invention, a method is provided for controlling a communications system in which base stations owned by different entities are permitted to bid in an auction to establish a communications session for a mobile device . The method comprises sending a request to a first and second base station to bid on communicating with a mobile device. A bid is received from at least one of the first and second base stations for communicating with the mobile device. One of the first and second base stations is selected to communicate with the mobile device based on the received bid.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of wireless communication with a base station. The method may include providing a resource request message comprising information indicative of entry into a sleep mode and receiving an acknowledgment from the base station in response to providing the resource request message.
Abstract:
In one aspect of the instant invention, a method is provided for controlling a communications system in which base stations owned by different entities are permitted to bid in an auction to establish a communications session for a mobile device . The method comprises sending a request to a first and second base station to bid on communicating with a mobile device. A bid is received from at least one of the first and second base stations for communicating with the mobile device. One of the first and second base stations is selected to communicate with the mobile device based on the received bid.