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Network node and method for deciding removal of a radio resource allocated to a UE

US11304197B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2017
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W24/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method performed by a network node for managing a radio resource between the network node and a first User Equipment, in a wireless communications network is provided. The network node serves a number of UEs, comprising the first UE and one or more second UEs. The first UE has a radio resource allocated for communication between the first UE and the network node. The network node estimates (203) a prediction of a forthcoming empty data flow related to the allocated radio resource, based on a measured data flow between the network node and the first UE. The network node further determines (205) a threshold related to the prediction, based on a measured data flow between the network node and the number of UEs. The network node then decides (206) whether or not to initiate a removal of the radio resource allocated to the first UE based on whether or not the prediction exceeds the threshold.

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