Dynamic allocation of resources to support split processing of wireless network communication layers
US11277832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W80/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network includes a first candidate pool of multiple upper-layer communication processing units and a second candidate pool of lower-layer communication processing units to support the split-layer processing. Initially, a first upper-layer processing unit and a first lower-layer processing unit in the network provide a first service over a wireless communication link established between a wireless access point and a communication device in a network. In response to receiving a request to support a second service, the network notifies the first upper-layer processing unit of the second service. If a combination of the first upper-layer processing unit and the first lower-layer processing unit cannot support the second service, the first upper-layer processing unit selects a second upper-layer processing unit. The selected second upper-layer processing unit selected from the first candidate pool is used in conjunction with the first lower-layer processing unit to support the second service.
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