US5960356A
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Paging a mobile station within a public land mobile network (PLMN)
Assignee: Ericsson Inc
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Filing: 1996-12-06
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Granted: 1999-09-28
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Expires: 2016-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A first location update is performed whenever a mobile station enter a particular location area. Thereafter, in the even that the mobile station enters a designated home zone within the location area, a second location update is again performed to inform the serving mobile switching center (MSC) that the mobile station is currently located within the designated home zone. All paging messages for subsequent incoming calls are then broadcasted only within the cell areas associated with the designated home zone.
Inventors
- 👤 Vladimir Alperovich
- 👤 Alain Maupin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:36
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W68/00; H04W68/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for paging a mobile station within a mobile coverage area, said method comprising the steps of: designating a location area within said mobile coverage area, said location area being smaller in size than said mobile coverage area; designating a home zone area for said mobile station, said home zone area being located within said location area and being smaller in size than said location area; storing at least one home zone area identifier in said mobile station; causing said mobile station to register with a mobile switching center (MSC) associated with said location area upon entering said location area and upon leaving said location area; causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, as determined by said mobile station using said home zone area identifier; receiving an incoming call setup message at a telecommunications node serving said mobile coverage area; if said mobile station is registered with said mobile switching center (MSC) as being located within said location area and is identified as being within said home zone area, then paging said mobile station of an incoming call only within said home zone area; if said mobile station is registered with said mobile switching center (MSC) as being located within said location area and is identified as not being within said home zone area, then paging said mobile station within said location area.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for paging a mobile station within a mobile coverage area, said method comprising the steps of: designating a location area within said mobile coverage area, said location area being smaller in size than said mobile coverage area; designating a home zone area for said mobile station, said home zone area being located within said location area and being smaller in size than said location area; storing at least one home zone area identifier in said mobile station; causing said mobile station to register with a mobile switching center (MSC) associated with said location area upon entering said location area and upon leaving said location area; causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, as determined by said mobile station using said home zone area identifier; receiving an incoming call setup message at a telecommunications node serving said mobile coverage area; if said mobile station is registered with said mobile switching center (MSC) as being located within said location area and is identified as being within said home zone area, then paging said mobile station of an incoming call only within said home zone area; if said mobile station is registered with said mobile switching center (MSC) as being located within said location area and is identified as not being within said home zone area, then paging said mobile station within said location area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said home zone area further comprises at least one cell area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said step of paging said mobile station within said home zone area further comprises the steps of: within said mobile switching center (MSC), retrieving data identifying said home zone area; and identifying said at least one cell area within said home zone area by correlating said data with cell identification data associated with said location area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of storing said at least one home zone area identifier in said mobile station further comprises storing data identifying said home zone area in a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) located within said mobile station.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, further comprises the steps of: receiving a broadcast message transmitted over a broadcast channel, said broadcast message comprising cell area data for a cell area that is currently occupied by said mobile station; and comparing said cell area data with said at least one home zone area identifier to determine if said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, further comprises transmitting a call setup signal from said mobile station to said mobile switching center (MSC), said call setup signal identifying said home zone and whether said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, further comprises transmitting an application layer message from said mobile station to said mobile switching center (MSC), said application layer message identifying said home zone and whether said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said application layer message is transmitted over a Stand-alone Dedicated Control Channel, and selected from a group of messages comprising a Short Message Service (SMS) and an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) message.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
231 words
A telecommunications node for paging a mobile station within a mobile coverage area, comprising: means for designating a location area within said mobile coverage area, wherein said location area is smaller in size than said mobile coverage area; means for designating a home zone area for said mobile station, wherein said home zone area is located within said location area and smaller in size than said location area; means for storing at least one home zone area identifier in said mobile station; means for causing said mobile station to register with a mobile switching center (MSC) associated with said location area upon entering said location area and upon leaving said location area; means for causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area; means for receiving an incoming call setup message towards said mobile station; means for determining whether said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area; means for paging said mobile station only within said home zone area when said mobile station is located within said location area and is identified as being within said home zone area; and means for paging said mobile station within said location area when said mobile station is located within said location area and is identified as not being within said home zone area.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
231 words
A telecommunications node for paging a mobile station within a mobile coverage area, comprising: means for designating a location area within said mobile coverage area, wherein said location area is smaller in size than said mobile coverage area; means for designating a home zone area for said mobile station, wherein said home zone area is located within said location area and smaller in size than said location area; means for storing at least one home zone area identifier in said mobile station; means for causing said mobile station to register with a mobile switching center (MSC) associated with said location area upon entering said location area and upon leaving said location area; means for causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area; means for receiving an incoming call setup message towards said mobile station; means for determining whether said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area; means for paging said mobile station only within said home zone area when said mobile station is located within said location area and is identified as being within said home zone area; and means for paging said mobile station within said location area when said mobile station is located within said location area and is identified as not being within said home zone area.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The telecommunications node of claim 9 wherein said home zone area further comprises at least one cell area.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The telecommunications node of claim 10 wherein said means for paging said mobile station within said home zone area further comprises: means for retrieving data identifying said home zone area; and means for identifying said at least one cell area within said home zone area.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The telecommunications node of claim 9 wherein said means for determining whether said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area further comprises means for determining whether a location update has been performed by said mobile station within said home zone area.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
The telecommunications node of claim 9 wherein said means for storing said at least one home zone area identifier in said mobile station further comprises means for storing data identifying said home zone area in a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) located within said mobile station.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
101 words
The telecommunications node of claim 9 wherein said means for means for causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, further comprises: means for receiving a broadcast message transmitted over a broadcast channel, said broadcast message comprising cell area data for a cell area that is currently occupied by said mobile station; and means for comparing said cell area data with said at least one home zone area identifier to determine if said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
76 words
The telecommunications node of claim 9 wherein said means for causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, further comprises: means for transmitting a call setup signal from said mobile station to said mobile switching center (MSC), said call setup signal identifying said home zone and whether said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
76 words
The telecommunications node of claim 9 wherein said means for causing said mobile station to further register with said mobile switching center (MSC) upon entering said home zone area and upon leaving said home zone area, further comprises: means for transmitting an application layer message from said mobile station to said mobile switching center (MSC), said application layer message identifying said home zone and whether said mobile station is currently located within said home zone area.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
40 words
The telecommunications node of claim 16 wherein said application layer message is transmitted over a Stand-alone Dedicated Control Channel, and selected from a group of messages comprising a Short Message Service (SMS) and an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) message.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-09-27 | 2003-03-29 | 2003-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-09-27 | 2007-03-29 | 2007-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-09-27 | 2011-03-29 | 2011-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |