Channel assignments in a wireless communication system having spatial channels including enhancements in anticipation of new subscriber requests
US6965774B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/046
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for assigning channels in a spatial division multiple access communication network. The network includes a plurality of conventional channels some of which are configurable to be shared concurrently by plural subscribers. The method includes determining combinations of subscribers from the existing subscribers. Enhancement activities are invoked to create optimal combinations of existing subscribers. Existing subscribers are reassigned as necessary to share channels thereby freeing resources for new subscribers.
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