Method and system for automatic modem protocol selection in a cellular communications system
CA 2086854 C · Owner: Robinson, James Edward · Inventors: Brigida, David Joseph; Robinson, James Edward; Moore, Victor Stuart
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A method and system are disclosed for automatically selecting an optimum modem protocol in a distributed data processing system which includes a modem which supports multiple protocols which is coupled to a cellular communications system. Known cellular communications systems generate a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and a Service Access Tone (SAT) which may be utilized by a cellular telephone to determine the amplitude of a received signal and to optimize a path through the cellular communication system for voice communications. The Service Access Tone (SAT) is generally utilized to control the "hand off" of a communication session to a new cell and provides an indication of the …
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- Filed January 7, 1993 and granted March 31, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 7, 2013.
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