Abstract: A system and method for accomplishing improved file access within a Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Software Component Architecture (SCA) system environment is described. A file access class may be added to an existing JTRS SCA system, the added file access class being an instance of a JTRS SCA file access class. Using this system and method, clients requesting access to a file may be allowed to use more direct file access methods, bypassing a JTRS SCA service, if the file of interest is local to the requesting client's environment, e.g. local to the same processor. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A technique for decreasing the amount of time needed to turn on a software-defined radio provides an operator of the radio the ability to turn the radio off and subsequently turn the radio on, wherein the radio is turned on much more quickly than a radio not using the herein described technique. The technique places the radio in a suspended state when off and retains selected parameters associated with selected applications and software portions. Preferably, the radio is placed in a low power consumption state concurrently with the suspended state. Thus the radio conserves power, thus increasing battery life. When the operator turns the radio on, the radio is restored to a fully function state utilizing the retained parameters.

Abstract: A system and method for accomplishing improved file access within a Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Software Component Architecture (SCA) system environment is described. A file access class may be added to an existing JTRS SCA system, the added file access class being an instance of a JTRS SCA file access class. Using this system and method, clients requesting access to a file may be allowed to use more direct file access methods, bypassing a JTRS SCA service, if the file of interest is local to the requesting client's environment, e.g. local to the same processor. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.