Patent ID: 8543080
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: G06F,H04L,H04W,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A method for downloading data in a radio communications system, the system including at least one base station with means for transmitting data via a communication link, the method which comprises: dividing data into a plurality of data packets; transmitting the data packets via the communication link to at least one receiving station; halting a download of the data packets upon determining that a handover of the receiving station is due; subsequently resuming the download of the data packets via a new communication link after a conclusion of the handover; using a broadcast link to continue the download of data packets if a system load or a number of receiving stations exceed a predetermined threshold; and when the system load or the number of receiving stations lies below the predetermined threshold, using at least one dedicated channel to continue the download of data packets.