Patent ID: 8351358
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for optimizing communications on a radio network, comprising the steps of: tracking, with the computer, a link state that occurs in the radio network; receiving, with a computer, from a link layer, metrics that describe a channel load and any of information on a state of packets from a transport layer, or user interaction with user equipment (UE); determining, with the computer, whether traffic related to at least one application is altering a behavior of at least one link state based on a subscription plan category and an application category; modifying, with the computer, transition of the link state based on the subscription plan category and the application category; altering, with the computer, transition of the link state based on any of user equipment (UE) battery life, a connection of the UE to an alternating current power outlet, a spectral cost, and a backhaul cost; determining, with the computer, whether to alter the link state based on any of a direct message sent over the radio network, a ping message, and a keep-alive message; tracking, with the computer, any policy and preference that influences the transition of the link state comprising any of a bearer technology type, a type of UE, a user subscription plan, and a level of load on the radio network; and altering, with the computer, transition of the link state based on the policy and preferences.