Methods and apparatus for managing spectrum allocation in wireless networks
US11895635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/563
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for managing spectrum in a wireless communications system. In an exemplary method embodiment, a wireless base station: (i) receives user equipment capability information from a first user equipment device; (ii) determines whether to allocate licensed or unlicensed spectrum to the first user equipment device based on the received user equipment capability information; and (iii) communicates a first spectrum allocation grant to the first user equipment device identifying the allocated spectrum for use by the first user equipment device. In various embodiments, the licensed and unlicensed spectrum are divided into bandwidth parts that are scored or ranked based on the quality and/or quantity of the spectrum bandwidth part.
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