Method and system for a wireless communication device to adopt varied functionalities based on different communication systems by specific protocol messages

摘要

A method and apparatus for allowing varied functionality between a sending entity and a receiving entity, the method sending a first message from the sending entity to the receiving entity utilizing a first protocol, detecting an indication that the receiving entity did not recognize the first message or that the receiving entity did not fulfill a request in the first message, and sending a second message from the sending entity to the receiving entity utilizing a second protocol.

主权项

1. A method for allowing varied functionality between a sending entity and a receiving entity, the method comprising:
sending a first message from the sending entity to the receiving entity utilizing a first protocol, wherein the first message comprises a request to transition the sending entity to a more battery-efficient state or mode; detecting an indication that the receiving entity did not recognize the first message or that the receiving entity did not fulfill a request in the first message; and sending a second message from the sending entity to the receiving entity utilizing a second protocol, wherein the second message comprises the request to transition the sending entity to a more battery-efficient state or mode, the sending entity comprises a user equipment operating in a wireless network, and the receiving entity comprises a network element.