Method and apparatus for dynamically changing the monitoring of a cellular data connection

摘要

A method and apparatus for changing monitoring of a cellular data connection at a mobile device, the method checking, using a processor at the mobile device, whether the mobile device is connected to both the cellular data connection and an alternative data connection; and if yes, extending the slot cycle or suspending monitoring of a slot for the cellular data connection at the mobile device.

主权项

1. A method for changing monitoring of a cellular data connection at a mobile device comprising:
checking, using a processor at the mobile device, whether the mobile device is connected to both the cellular data connection and an alternative data connection; and if the mobile device is connected to both the cellular data connection and the alternative data connection, determining whether a service or application on the mobile device requires the cellular data connection, wherein the determining uses a linger timer to ensure the service or application is finished with the cellular data connection; if the service or application does not require the cellular data connection,
extending a slot cycle or suspending monitoring of a slot for the cellular data connection at the mobile device;periodically checking whether:
a) the service or application requires the cellular data connection; andb) the alternative data connection has been terminated; andif the service or application requires the cellular data connection, or if the alternative data connection has been terminated, restoring the slot, cycle or monitoring of the slot for the cellular data connection.