Method and apparatus for estimating radio link status in a packet-switched network system

摘要

A method and apparatus for estimating the radio link status between an MS and a BS in a wireless communication system are provided, in which the MS and the BS make the same decision as to the radio link status. The method and apparatus provide a radio link status estimation procedure suitable for a Packet-Switched network system. Thus, when each of an MS and a BS detects errors in its radio link status, it notifies the other party of the poor radio link status, thereby preventing an unnecessary MS or BS operation and saving radio resources.