Methods and systems for improving utilization of traffic channels in a mobile communications network
US7099672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/51
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for improving utilization of traffic channels in a mobile communications network. A method for allocating communication channels is provided for allocating communication channels for handoff in a first base station having a communication link with active mobile stations located in a handoff area of the first base station and a second base station. The method includes constructing a channel convertible set including communication channels for active mobile stations moving in a direction away from the first base station; receiving a handoff request from a requesting mobile station having a communication link with the second base station; and determining whether a free channel is available for the handoff request. Furthermore, the method includes allocating one of the communication channels in the channel convertible set to the handoff request if a free channel is not available for the handoff request.
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