(19)
(11)
EP 1 269 790 A1
(12)
(43)
Date of publication:
02.01.2003
Bulletin 2003/01
(21)
Application number:
01924597.6
(22)
Date of filing:
02.04.2001
(51)
International Patent Classification (IPC)
7
:
H04Q
7/38
(86)
International application number:
PCT/US0110/659
(87)
International publication number:
WO 0107/6313
(
11.10.2001
Gazette 2001/41)
(84)
Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI
(30)
Priority:
31.03.2000
US 540801
(71)
Applicant:
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
San Diego, CA 92121-1714 (US)
(72)
Inventor:
HUGHES, Robbin
San Diego, CA 92126 (US)
(74)
Representative:
Walsh, Michael Joseph et al
TOMKINS & CO.5, Dartmouth Road
Dublin 6
Dublin 6 (IE)
(54)
REACQUISITION AND HANDOFF IN A SLOTTED MODE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM