Patent ID: 7092698
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for providing services to a mobile user equipment in a mobile communication system adapted to send a number n active calls to the mobile user equipment, where n being an integer with m different bearer capabilities associated therewith, and m being an integer, the method comprising the following steps: requesting a set-up of an additional call while the number n active calls with m different bearer capabilities associated thereto is set up; deciding whether to set up the additional call in parallel, to set up the additional call by choosing one call to be put on hold and by using a bearer associated with the one call put on hold to service the additional call, or to reject a set up of the additional call; comparing the bearer capabilities of the n active calls; determining whether any of the n active calls has a compatible bearer capability required to service the additional call; in the event that at least one of the n calls has a compatible bearer capability as that required to service the additional call, choosing one of the n calls with the compatible bearer capability with the additional call to be put on hold; placing a chosen call on hold; sending an acknowledgement; and setting up the additional call.