Patent ID: 6198923
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method for transmitting information via a radio interface between at least one mobile station, to which a subscriber has access, and a communication network, said communication network including radio-based components and switching-based components, said method comprising the steps of:prior to a connection setup from said communication network to said mobile station, formulating equipment information at a mobile station identifying any additional devices connected to said mobile station;prior to a connection setup from said communication network to said mobile station, transmitting said equipment information from said mobile station to said communication network;prior to a connection setup from said communication network to said mobile station, receiving said equipment information from said mobile station at said communication network and storing said equipment information at said communication network; andduring a connection setup from said communication network to said mobile station, checking the stored equipment information from said mobile station before allocating at least one of said switching based components and said radio-based components for said connection, and allocating said at least one of said switching based components and said radio-based components dependent only on said stored equipment information previously transmitted from said mobile station.