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Method and system for channel allocation using power control and mobile-assisted handover measurements

US5491837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1994
Grant dateFeb 13, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for the adaptive allocation of channels within a radio communication system, specifically a cellular network, is presented. The allocation method takes advantage of measurements made by the mobile radiotelephone and allocates channels based on the carrier to interference ratio. Using adaptive power control, consideration is given to maintaining an acceptable carrier to interference ratio while at the same time minimizing transmit power. Exemplary embodiments consider independent allocation of the uplink and downlink as well as independent determination of the uplink and downlink power levels. Other exemplary embodiments also give consideration to an efficient method for slot allocation in a TDMA communication system.

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