Buffer occupancy used in uplink scheduling for a communication device
US6993342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/535
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for using buffer occupancy in uplink scheduling for a communication device includes a first step of sending buffer occupancy information and a time stamp indicating a last transmission opportunity provided to the communication device to an active set base stations. A next step includes utilizing the buffer occupancy information and time stamp to adjust a scheduling fairness setting for the communication device. A next step includes receiving scheduling information from a scheduler in accordance with the scheduling fairness setting. A next step includes transmitting on an uplink channel in accordance with the scheduling information.
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