Method and apparatus for the self engineering of adaptive channel allocation
US6535742B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for assigning channels in a cellular environment. A time period T is defined in which cellular operational measurement information such as traffic information and mobility information are collected. Channels that are available for allocation are collected and maintained in a matrix. The predicted number of channels are calculated based on the operational measurement information. Using the channels available for allocation and the predicted number of channels, channels are allocated for use. As the operational measurement information changes the time period T is adjusted to accommodate the changes in traffic or mobility within the cellular system.
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