Patent ID: 7873328
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: H04B,H04W

Abstract:
1. A subscriber unit for use in a wireless network, comprising: a transmitter configured to transmit, when the subscriber unit is attempting to first access the wireless network, a first set of transmission bits; a receiver configured to receive a first indication indicating that the first set of transmission bits has been detected; wherein the transmitter is further configured to transmit, in response to the received first indication, a second set of transmission bits; wherein the transmitter is further configured to transmit, in response to not receiving the first indication, a third set of transmission bits wherein the third set of transmission bits is different than the first set of transmission bits; wherein the transmitter is further configured to transmit, subsequent to the transmitting of the second set of transmission bits, a fourth set of transmission bits; and wherein the subscriber unit is further configured to facilitate closed loop power control with respect to the fourth set of transmission bits.