Method and techniques for penalty-based channel assignments in a cellular network
US7212822B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W28/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cellular network configuration tool is described that performs frequency assignments for use in a cellular network. The channels are assigned in accordance with input configuration data such as a channel separation matrix, geographic data, and requested channel assignments for each sector included in the cellular network being configured. The configuration is performed in accordance with predetermined constraints and criteria and quality of service input. The tool uses frequency assignment techniques to perform the channel assignments in accordance with varying constraints and criteria. A penalty function is used to determine a figure of merit for a particular set of frequency assignments.
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