Abstract: To communicate information relating to an application over a wireless link, application control information and application data information are communicated over the wireless link between a mobile station and a base station system. The application data information is communicated over a traffic flow over the wireless link, and the application control information is communicated in a wireless control message carried in wireless signaling associated with the traffic flow.

Abstract: To communicate in a press-to-talk (PTT) session, a message for requesting a right to talk in the PTT session is sent over a wireless link between a mobile station and a base station system. The message for requesting the right to talk in the PTT session is sent in wireless signaling over the wireless link. An acknowledgment of the wireless signaling carrying the message is received, with the acknowledgment sent by the base station system in response to the control signaling. An indication is provided at the mobile station of the right to talk in response to the acknowledgment.

Abstract: Operating a cellular wireless communication network to configure a mobile station to support a Multi-Media Service (MMS). Operation includes determining that configuration of the mobile station for the MMS is required. A plurality of components of the cellular wireless communication network are provisioned for configuring the mobile station, the plurality of components of the cellular wireless communication network including an Over-The-Air-Function (OTAF). The mobile station is then located, e.g., serving MSC, BSC, and base station are determined. Then, a wireless communication link with the mobile station via a servicing base station is established. Communications between the OTAF and the mobile station are then established via a combination of a wired path of the cellular wireless communication network and the wireless communication link. The OTAF then communicates with the mobile station to program at least one MMS Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) within the mobile station.

Abstract: A communication network includes a base station in radio frequency communication with a mobile station. In order to regulate packet data messaging by the mobile station, the base station transmits a message over-the-air to the mobile station. The message indicates that the mobile station is to delay transmitting packet data messages and a duration of delay. In response to receipt of the message from the base station, the mobile station delays over-the-air transmission of packet data messages (e.g., Data Burst Messages) in accordance with the indicated duration.

Abstract: A communication network includes first and second network entities capable of over-the-air communication. The second network entity receives at least one message communicated over-the-air by the first network entity. The message includes one or more message fields indicating a number of concurrent over-the-air service instances with the second network entity supported by the first network entity. The second network entity limits a number of concurrent over-the-air service instances requested by the second network entity in accordance with the one or more message fields in the message.

Abstract: The present invention provides for reactivating a plurality of dormant packet data services instances. A mobile station user desires to activate at least one dormant packet data service instance. A service negotiation is initiated between the mobile station data and the wireless support network supporting the mobile station; which includes sending from the mobile station to identify all of the dormant service instances desired to be activated.

Abstract: A method for communicating additional network information using a synchronization identifier is presented. A synchronization identifier is defined. The synchronization identifier is used for the purpose of synchronizing communication between a Mobile Station (MS) and a network. In addition, the synchronization identifier is used to define additional functionality in the wireless network. As such, the synchronization identifier may be used to communicate information about wireless services and/or wireless components between the MS and the network.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a method and apparatus of performing traffic mode broadcast multicast is implemented by leveraging the existing traffic channel structure and infrastructure. In one embodiment, a method and apparatus is presented for providing broadcast multicast service using the traffic channel, specifically the supplemental channel.

Abstract: The present invention supports a message protocol on a wireless communication network to setup a shortened slot cycle operation for a mobile station. During wireless, packet-based communication, a mobile station can utilize a shortened slot cycle to increase the frequency a communication channel is monitored by a mobile station while in idle state. While this is advantageous to communication requiring a fast response, it increases power consumption and decreases battery charge time. Under present usage, the shortened slot cycle must be used by all mobile stations connected to the base transceiver whether required or not. To increase efficiency and avoid unnecessary power consumption, the invention allows only those mobile stations that require it to implement the shortened slot cycle. Signaling messages sent from the mobile station to the base station controller will initiate a shortened slot cycle only for that mobile station.

Abstract: In a wireless communications network, a method of performing a location service with respect to a mobile station includes communicating a paging message containing an indication of whether the paging message is related to at least one of an emergency-related location service and a law enforcement-related location service. In another aspect, a mobile station in a wireless communications network communicates messaging to move the mobile station to a traffic channel in response to a callback by at least one of an emergency services entity and a law enforcement entity. The mobile station also receives a location request on the traffic channel, the location request containing an indication of whether the location request is related to at least one of an emergency-related location service and a law enforcement-related location service.

Abstract: In code division multiple access communication systems, there are three levels for updating locations of dormant mobile stations (MSs) and setting up fast call. In sector and are levels, the dormant MS send a layer 2 message containing a message type and MS identifier to a base transceiver station (BTS). Since the message is associated with the sector where the MS is located, the network is aware of the MS's location from the updated location. The dormant MS sends to the BTS a reconnect message containing a message type and an MS identifier. The MS's dormant to active state transition is initiated by the MS. In the communication network, sub-packet zone ID is broadcasted in the overhead message. The MS reports its location change on R-CSCH and the network with the BSC level control can page the MS within the zone where the MS sends the report.

Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a computer program are provided for increasing the efficiency of Radio Frequency (RF) resources. Specifically, a modified Resource Release Request Message (RRRM) is utilized. The modified RRRM incorporates several additional fields that allow for the release of multiple service instances at approximately the same time. The simultaneous or near simultaneous release of multiple service instance is more efficient that the traditional RRRM for the release of a single service instance. Therefore, limited RF resources can be better preserved.

Abstract: A computer data signal including a plurality of wireless mobile device native capability data and a status indicator of a non-emergency-services position-determination (NESPD) capability. The NESPD capability is user-selectable.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for admitting a voice call while a mobile station (MS) is engaging in a data call in a telecommunication network. First, a predetermined message is sent from a base station (BS) to the MS prohibiting the MS from initiating a data call for a predetermined period of time after receiving the predetermined message. The BS then releases a communication channel to be used for the voice call, and initiates the voice call, and the data call is reconnected after either voice call is completed.

Abstract: A system and method to initiate reliable reception on a packet data channel in a wireless communications system is described.

Abstract: A mobile communications network includes base stations that send messages to mobile stations to control whether the mobile stations transitions to an initialization state or idle state upon call release. The messages also optionally contain frequency and other call control information for the mobile station to use for a subsequent communications session.

Abstract: There is provided, a system and method to limit access to the network during overload conditions by transmitting access control signals to the mobile terminals, where the messages specify a subset of the mobile terminals which will be prevented from accessing the network. Thus, allowing the remaining terminals to access the network.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of transitioning from a facsimile session to a voice session during a call between a wireless user and a facsimile machine. The method comprises sending a procedure interrupt request, sending a procedure interrupt response, sending a procedure interrupt confirmation, negotiating to a voice service option, and then beginning the voice service option.