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Capacity enhancement schemes for forward and reverse links of distributed cellular base stations

US7200391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/085
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Capacity enhancement schemes are described for forward and reverse links of distributed cellular base stations consisting of a central unit and one or more remote units. In general, in one aspect, reverse link capacity is shared among remote units. The capacity sharing can be determined dynamically. The forward link capacity can also be enhanced by estimating the location of the mobile stations.

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