Maintaining synchronization between a radio network controller and a base station

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method, which includes the following steps. Synchronizing a first device (i.e., a radio network controller) and a second device (i.e., a base station). Transmitting a first bundle of data (i.e., a frame) between the first device and the second device. Resynchronizing the first device and the second device if a predetermined amount of time has elapsed without a transmission of a bundle of data subsequent to the transmission of the first bundle of data. Embodiments of the present invention will resynchronize the first device and the second device if too much time has elapsed between that initial transmission of data between the first device and the second device. Accordingly, the present invention is advantageous as the synchronization of the first device and the second device can be maintained so that the effectiveness of the wireless communication system can be maintained over a longer period of time, rather than just after the initial synchronization.

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