Patent ID: 7260415
Filing Date: 2007-08-21
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling power used for communication between a mobile station and a base station, the method comprising: the base station determining a location of the mobile station when the mobile station is going to engage in a call; based on the location, the base station selecting an initial power level of a primary communication channel for communication from the mobile station to the base station; starting at the initial power level, engaging in a power control process that regulates the power of the primary communication channel used for communication from the mobile station to the base station; the base station detecting a changed location of the mobile station; in response to detecting the changed location, the base station interrupting the power control process; based on the changed location, the base station selecting a new initial power level; and starting at the new initial power level, engaging in a new power control process that regulates the power of the primary communication channel used for communication from the mobile station to the base station.