Patent ID: 8498607
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: H04W,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A method for selectively decoding frame data in a wireless communication device while the device is in a special operating state, comprising: receiving frame data including one or more data bursts and a frame control header with a message indication field while operating in the special operating state; decoding the frame control header prior to decoding the one or more data bursts; and determining whether to decode the one or more data bursts based at least in part on whether the message indication field comprises a set of message indications bits which indicate a presence of a power save related message, wherein a first configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a channel message identifying physical characteristics of the channel, wherein a second configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a traffic message signifying the arrival of traffic destined for the device, and wherein a third configuration of the set of message indication bits indicates the presence of a update message signifying a need for the device to provide a location update to a base station.