Patent ID: 8331934
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for facilitating handoff of an access terminal (AT) between a source access network (AN) and a target AN in a wireless communications network, the method comprising: supporting an active packet data session between the AT and the source AN, the active_packet data session comprising an active, non-dormant traffic data transfer session; receiving a message during the active packet data session from the AT operable for initiating handoff of the AT; during the active data packet session and prior to traffic channel assignment, initiating establishment of a communications path between the target AN and a packet data node for carrying user data packets; sending a setup request from the target AN to the packet data node requesting establishment of the communications path between the target AN and the packet data node; receiving a setup reply at the target AN from the packet data node; and establishing the communications path between the target AN and the packet data node for carrying user data packets.