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System and method for maximizing capacity in a telecommunications system

US6944147B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateDec 10, 2001
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W80/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a system and method for maximizing the number of communication sessions in a telecommunications network. The network includes multiple protocols that each utilize a certain number of codes and a certain amount of power. Accordingly, the desirability of each protocol may vary depending on the number of codes and the amount of power available. A code usage level and a power usage level for the network are obtained and compared to determine whether the network is using a higher percentage of the available codes or a higher percentage of the available power. If a higher percentage of codes are in use, a new session may be established using a protocol that uses relatively few codes but more power. Likewise, if a higher percentage of power is in use, the new session may be established using a protocol that uses relatively little power but more codes.

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